PowerPoint has a built-in Remove Background tool that lets you make parts of an image transparent. Here's how you can do it:
1. Insert the Image
- Open your PowerPoint presentation.
- Go to the Insert tab > Click Pictures > Select your image.
2. Use the Remove Background Tool
- Click on the image to select it.
- Go to the Picture Format tab.
- Click Remove Background (found in the Adjust group).
- PowerPoint will automatically detect and highlight the background in purple.
3. Adjust the Selection (If Needed)
- To keep an area: Click Mark Areas to Keep and draw over the parts you want to retain.
- To remove an area: Click Mark Areas to Remove and highlight parts to erase.
- Resize the selection box to adjust what PowerPoint detects as the background.
4. Apply the Changes
- Once satisfied, click Keep Changes to remove the background.
- If you make a mistake, click Discard Changes to start over.
5. Save the Image with Transparency (Optional)
- If you want to reuse the image with a transparent background, right-click the edited image and select Save as Picture > Choose PNG format (to preserve transparency).
Bonus: Alternative Method Using "Set Transparent Color"
For simpler backgrounds:
- Select the image and go to Picture Format > Color.
- Click Set Transparent Color.
- Click on the background color you want to remove.
* Note : This works best for solid-color backgrounds but not for complex images.
