Transparent images can visually enhance presentations, as they are great to use as background images in PowerPoint. If the text on a background image cannot be read properly, you can make the background transparent, to increase readability. How this works and everything about transparent images in PowerPoint can be found in this blog article. Show
1. What is transparency in pictures?Transparent images are translucent images that allow the underlying elements to show through. Transparency is also called opacity and is expressed in percentage. Depending on the opacity, you can see the underlying elements to different degrees. Possible applications of transparencies
2. Using transparent background images in PowerPointTransparent background images on slides are ideal to showcase written content better. The transparencies enhance your slide designs and at the same time make all content such as text, but also diagrams or numbers, more legible. Are you still looking for a suitable background image for your presentation? Then read the blog post The 5 best sources of free images, to find out where you can find royalty-free wallpapers. There are several ways you can make images transparent in PowerPoint. Here you will find tutorials on how to make the entire background of a slide or just parts of an image transparent. Make complete slide background transparent
3. Transparent shapes – Make only parts of the background transparentIf you want to make only a part of the background transparent in order to place a text, then this works with an additional shape that gets the transparency setting. Our tip: Transparent shapes can be used to create visually exciting slides with high readability.
4. Make a transparent gradient overlayEven gradients in PowerPoint can be made transparent with a few steps.
5. Remove the background of an imageSometimes it can be helpful to remove the whole background of an image to be able to position it in a neutral background. For this purpose there is a function in PowerPoint, which allows the quick removal of disturbing backgrounds.
Tip: The function Remove background works best with strong contrasts between foreground and background. FAQHow to make an image transparent in PowerPoint?
How to save transparent images in PowerPoint? When saving images with transparencies, it is necessary to ensure that they are saved in a special format, for example as a PNG file. Other formats, such as JPG cannot save the transparency. How to remove the background of images in PowerPoint?
Johanna is a passionate graphic designer and supports the SlideLizard team in the area of marketing and UX design. There she combines her creative streak with technical know-how. Can you make a custom background in PowerPoint?Apply a custom background to one or more slides
On the Themes tab, under Theme Options, click Background. On the pop-up menu, click Format Background. In the sidebar, click Fill, and then click the Solid, Gradient, Picture or Texture, or Pattern tab. Choose the background fills that you want.
How do you insert a background in PowerPoint 2022?Change the theme and background color of your slides. On your Android tablet, tap the Design tab. On your Android phone, tap the Edit icon , tap Home, and then tap Design.. Tap Themes to see a gallery of available themes.. Tap a design theme to apply it to your presentation.. |