How to Remove the White Background From an Image in PowerPoint

Quick summary

You can remove a white background from an image in PowerPoint using the built-in Set Transparent Color tool — no third-party software needed. This method works by selecting the image, accessing Picture Format, and clicking the background color to make it transparent.

Steps

1. Select the image inside the slide canvas of your PowerPoint presentation that you want to edit.
2. Go to the top menu bar and click Picture Format.
3. Choose Color from the available options in the ribbon.
4. Click Set Transparent Color to proceed.
5. Return to the canvas and select the white background of the photo.
6. The white background of the selected image in your PowerPoint presentation will be removed.