How to Change Image Color in Google Slides

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May 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to recolor and adjust images in Google Slides.

Quick summary

Learn how to change image color in Google Slides using the built-in Recolor and Adjustments tools inside Format options — no third-party software needed. This step-by-step walkthrough covers selecting an image, applying color effects, and fine-tuning opacity, brightness, and contrast directly in your presentation.

Steps

Open your presentation in Google Slides.
Click the image you want to edit to select it.
With the image selected, click Format options in the toolbar.
In the Format options panel, open the Recolor section.
Choose from the available color effects based on your preference.
Open Adjustments to further change opacity, brightness, and contrast.
Click the X button to close the panel and review your updated image.

📌 Why this matters

Changing image colors directly inside Google Slides saves time by eliminating the need to edit visuals in external tools before importing them. The built-in Recolor and Adjustments features let users apply color effects and fine-tune brightness, contrast, and opacity without leaving their presentation. This is especially useful for teams who need to maintain consistent visual branding across slides quickly. Knowing how to use Format options in Google Slides gives anyone the ability to create polished, on-brand presentations with minimal effort.

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