How to add an Image as a Background in PowerPoint

If you want to set or put a picture as a background on PowerPoint, here is how you can do that. It is possible to copy a picture as a background in PowerPoint using an in-built option called Format Background.

Set a picture as a background in PowerPoint

To set a picture as a background on PowerPoint, follow these steps:

1. Go to Format Background section
2. Insert picture when ready
3. Make the image transparent
4. Apply to all slides

Let us talk about this from a more detailed perspective.

1] Go to Format Background section

The first thing you must do is fire up PowerPoint and select the presentation you want to work with. From there, we suggest clicking on Design, and from the Customized section, you will want to click on Format Background.

This section should appear on the right side of the Slide with quite a few features to work with.

2] Insert picture when ready

After firing up the Format Background section, we now suggest clicking on Picture or texture fill. Once this is done, you should now see several new options below Picture Source, but we won’t be working with those many features just yet.

The plan is to add an image and we’re going to do that by clicking the button that says Insert. From here, locate the image you want and add it to your PowerPoint Slide right away. You can choose from either From a File, Online Pictures, Stock Images, or From Icons.

It doesn’t matter which method is used because once the image is selected, it will appear on the Slide.

3] Make the image transparent

Chances are, once the picture is added, you won’t be able to see the text properly, therefore, the best option is to make the image transparent just a little bit. Below the section that says Picture Source, you should see Texture, and right under that, is Transparency.

Drag the button to the left or right to decide the level of transparency for your photo until you’re satisfied with the results.

4] Apply to all slides

We should point out that adding the background image with all the changes made to all Slides is possible. Please select Apply to All from the same Format Background section and watch as the picture appears on every other Slide.

If you dislike your work, click Reset Background to begin from scratch again.

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How do I copy a picture as a background in PowerPoint?

To copy a picture as a background in PowerPoint, you need to go to the Design tab and click on the Format Background option. choose the Picture or texture fill option and click the Insert button. Choose an image from any source and change the transparency if required. Click the Apply to All button to apply the same image to the background or all slides.

How do I match a picture as a background in PowerPoint?

To match a picture as a background in PowerPoint, you need to apply the same image to all the slides. For that, you need to use the Format Background option and choose the image by selecting the Picture or texture fill option. When the image is selected, click the Apply to All button.

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