How to Add a Watermark to PowerPoint Slides

How to Add Watermark to PowerPoint Slide

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to place a branded watermark across every PowerPoint slide.

Quick summary

Adding a watermark to PowerPoint slides is done through the Slide Master, ensuring the watermark appears consistently on every slide. You can use a text box or logo image, adjust transparency, and send it to the back so it doesn't obstruct your content.

Steps

Go to the View tab in PowerPoint.
Click "Slide Master" located at the Master Views tab.
Click the top master slide (first slide in the list).
Go to the Insert tab.
Click Text Box (or Pictures if using a logo).
Insert the photo of your logo.
Right-click your logo and select Format Picture.
Format it: set a light gray color, large font size, increase transparency via Format Shape → Text Fill → Transparency, and optionally rotate it.
Right-click your watermark and select "Send to Back".
Go to the Slide Master tab.
Click Close Master View.
Your watermark now appears on all slides.

📌 Why this matters

Adding a watermark to PowerPoint slides protects your brand and intellectual property by embedding a semi-transparent logo or text mark across every slide automatically via the Slide Master. This approach ensures consistent branding without manually editing each slide, saving significant time in large presentations. Using Slide Master watermarks also prevents accidental deletion during editing, making it a reliable method for confidential, draft, or branded decks. For businesses and educators sharing presentations externally, a PowerPoint watermark signals ownership and deters unauthorized reuse.

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