Make Pictures Transparent in PowerPoint

A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s why, at Slidesgo, we believe that a presentation should contain images to make the information more visual and above all, to attract the audience’s attention. To make the images in your Google Slides and PowerPoint presentations even more amazing, you can always add different effects to them, one of these you can use is to change the transparency of the image. Below, we are going to tell you in detail how to make an image transparent in PowerPoint.

Making an Image Completely Transparent in PowerPoint

To start, follow these straightforward steps:

• Select the Image: Click on the image you want to edit. You will see the Picture Format menu appear.

• Access Transparency Options: Click on the Transparency button. PowerPoint will present you with various degrees of transparency to apply to your image.

• Custom Transparency Settings: If you prefer, you can select Picture Transparency Options to set your desired transparency percentage manually.

• Final Touches: Congratulations! You now have your image adjusted with transparency. You can add a text box or another element on top of the image, enhancing its overall visual appeal thanks to the transparency effect.

Important: Please note that these options are only available in the Office 365 version. If you are using a different version, refer to the next section.

Applying Gradients to an Image in PowerPoint

The editing capabilities of image transparency extend beyond simple adjustments. You can create stunning gradient effects by applying varying levels of transparency to specific parts of the image. Here’s how to do it:

• Insert a Shape: Begin by selecting a shape, such as a rectangle. Go to Insert > Shapes and choose your shape.

• Remove Shape Outline: Before applying transparency, it’s important to remove the outline of the shape. In the Format Shape menu, pull down the Shape Outline menu and select No Outline.

• Edit Transparency of the Shape: Right-click on the shape and select Format Shape. Then, in the Fill drop-down, check Gradient Fill to begin working on your gradient.

• Modify Gradient Stops: Adjust the gradient stops by deleting the center gradient points; you will only need the ones at the ends.

• Change Gradient Point Color: Click on the gradient point on the right end and change its color to white. Ensure that the brightness is set to 0%. Finally, modify the transparency percentage to your preference.

• Add More Gradient Stops: If necessary, you can add additional gradient stops and place them on the scale as desired. Remember to check that the brightness is set to 0% and adjust their transparency percentages.

• Adjust Shape Size: To finalize your gradient transparency, resize the shape as needed to achieve the desired effect.

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