This study examines students’ preferences regarding visual aids in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classrooms, with a focus on PowerPoint (PP) presentations and You Tube videos. A survey was conducted to assess students’ perceptions of the importance of images, text length, and video content in instructional materials. The findings indicate that PP presentations with photographs are perceived as the most valuable visual aid, with a strong preference for concise text, though longer explanations are accepted when necessary. While students favor photos over illustrations, they do not express a strong aversion to the latter. Aesthetic appeal in presentations is appreciated but not considered essential. In contrast, YouTube videos are viewed as a moderately engaging, with only a minority of students considering them more useful than PP presentations. The results suggest that structured, static visual aids facilitate quick access to key information, making PP presentations the preferred learning resource in ESP instruction. The findings highlight the need for a balanced approach in designing instructional materials, integrating structured visual elements with selective multimedia content to enhance student engagement and motivation.