How to Add a Screenshot to Google Slides

How to Put Screenshot in Google Slides

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May 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to insert a screenshot directly into your Google Slides presentation.

Quick summary

Adding a screenshot to Google Slides takes just a few clicks using the Insert Image menu. This tutorial walks you through uploading an image file from your computer and placing it on your slide in seconds.

Steps

In the top menu, click Insert.
In the dropdown menu, hover over Image.
Select Upload from computer.
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In the file window, choose the screenshot you want to insert.
Click Open to add it to your slide.
Click and drag the screenshot to move it, or drag its corners to resize it as needed.
Your screenshot will now appear on the slide.

📌 Why this matters

Inserting a screenshot into Google Slides lets presenters add real-world visual context — such as app interfaces, data tables, or web content — directly onto any slide without leaving the browser. The built-in Insert Image workflow supports uploading from your computer in seconds, making it easy to enrich presentations with accurate, up-to-date visuals. This is especially valuable for product walkthroughs, tutorials, and reports where showing exactly what something looks like matters. Mastering this skill saves time and keeps presentations clear, professional, and visually compelling.

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