Simple Method to Insert Background Image into PowerPoint

Inserting background images in PowerPoint will make your presentations more professional and create a positive impression, as well as attract attention from your audience. If you want to know how to insert background images into PowerPoint 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, or earlier versions effectively, refer to the content in the article below.

Inserting Built-in Background Images in PowerPoint

Step 1: Right-click on the Thumbnail of the Slide in the bottom left corner of PowerPoint and select 'Format Background'.

Step 2: In the 'Format Background' dialog box that appears, choose 'Picture or texture fill'.

Step 3: To insert a simple image, in the 'Format Background' dialog box, choose 'Texture' and then select an integrated background image.

Inserting External Background Images into PowerPoint

Step 1: To insert a background image from outside, in the 'Format Background' section, select 'Fill' and then choose 'File'.

Step 2: Navigate to the folder containing the background image, select a background image, and click 'Insert'.

Step 3: Typically, the background is only added to the selected slides. To apply it to all slides, click on 'Apply to All'.

Editing Backgrounds Inserted into PowerPoint Slides

After applying the method to insert a background into PowerPoint 2010 or newer versions, you can edit the background in the selected slide. Right-click on the empty area of the slide and select 'Format Background'. In the 'Format Background' dialog box, you can make various changes. If you are applying the method to insert a background into PowerPoint 2016, then follow similar steps afterward.

Blur Background in PowerPoint

To blur the background in PowerPoint, you can use the 'Format Background' feature. In the 'Format Background' dialog box, you can adjust the transparency of the background to create a blur effect. First, select the slide you want to blur the background. Then, right-click on the empty area of the slide and select 'Format Background'. In the 'Format Background' dialog box, select 'Picture or texture fill' or 'Fill' depending on your PowerPoint version.

Continue adjusting the 'Transparency' slider to blur the background. Move the slider to the left to blur and to the right to clarify the image background. Monitor the blur effect directly on the slide to adjust the blur level appropriately. 

Blurring the background in PowerPoint helps create contrast and focus on the presentation content. By adjusting the transparency of the background, you can create visually appealing effects and highlight the main content on your PowerPoint slides.

Displaying Partial Background in PowerPoint

In addition to knowing how to insert a background image into PowerPoint simply, you need to know how to adjust it for aesthetics. This article will guide you on how to display only a part of the background image in PowerPoint. To do this, follow these steps:

Step 1: Right-click on the small slide page you want to change the background for, then select 'Format Background'.

Step 2: In the 'Format Background' dialog box that appears, choose 'Picture or texture fill'. Now, you can adjust the values of the 'Left' (left), 'Right' (right), 'Top' (top), and 'Bottom' (bottom) according to your preferences.

Advanced Background Customizations in PowerPoint

If you already know how to insert a background image into Powerpoint, this article will show you some advanced options in Powerpoint 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 to enhance your presentations. To customize the background in PowerPoint to your liking, after opening the 'Format Background' dialog box, you can use artistic effects through the Artistic Effects feature such as Blur to blur, Pastels Smooth to smooth the image, Glass to create a glassy effect, and many other effects.

Additionally, you can use Picture Corrections and Picture Color to adjust Sharpen/Soften if you want to sharpen/soften; Brightness/Contrast related to brightness/contrast) or Color Tone to adjust color,...

Remove Background in PowerPoint

Step 1: Right-click on the Thumbnail of the Slide in the bottom left corner of PowerPoint and select 'Format Background' to proceed to the next step.

Step 2: In the 'Format Background' dialog box that appears, continue selecting 'Solid Fill'. Then choose 'Close' to remove the background for the selected slide. To remove the background for all slides, you can click on 'Apply to All'.

Here are some ways to insert a background image into PowerPoint that you should know. Not only inserting a background image into PowerPoint 2016 but also in many other versions like 2010, 2013, 2019 is very useful for your office tasks. Applying the background insertion method to PowerPoint will make your presentation more attractive. Keep discussing and sharing experiences at Mytour.