Quick summary
Setting an image as a background in PowerPoint is done through the Format Background panel using the Picture or texture fill option. You can apply the image background to a single slide or all slides at once with Apply to All.
Steps
- Right-click on a blank area of the slide and select Format Background.
- Choose Picture or texture fill from the Format Background panel.
- Click Insert to open the picture source options.
- Choose from the available options to insert a picture (e.g., Stock Images, local file, or online sources).
- Select your desired image and click Insert to apply it.
- Adjust the transparency slider if needed to soften the background image.
- Click Apply to All if you want the image background applied to every slide in the presentation.
- The image is now set as the slide background.