This does not prevent users from dragging a side handle and distorting the picture. The aspect ratio will be maintained if you drag a corner handle of the shape. Select Lock Aspect Ratio to lock the aspect ratio of the image to prevent distortion.Click the arrow beside Size to expand the area.Click Size & Properties at the top of the task pane.You may want to click Line in the task pane and select No Line.You can also click the up or down arrows to the right of the Transparency slider to increase or decrease the transparency or you can type directly in the Transparency value box. In the task pane, drag the Transparency slider to change the transparency settings.The image you cut will be placed in the shape. Click the arrow beside Fill to expand it.Click Fill & Line at the top of the task pane.Right-click the rectangle or shape and choose Format Shape.Click the picture and press Ctrl + X to cut it.Click the rectangle or shape and click the Drawing Tools Format, Drawing Format or Shape Format tab.Make sure the shape is the exact size of the picture. Select a shape (such as a rectangle) and drag on the slide to create the shape.Click the Insert tab in the Ribbon and then click Shapes.To make a picture transparent in PowerPoint 2013 or 2016: The following method will help prevent distorting or skewing the picture in the shape. You will typically encounter an issue if you resize the shape as you may distort the picture. To make a picture transparent (or change its opacity) in PowerPoint 2013 or 2016, you will need to create a shape, fill it with an image and then change its transparency settings. Making a picture transparent by filling a shape with a picture (PowerPoint 2013 or 2016) The Format Picture task pane appears as follows: You can also enter a number in the box next to the slider. Drag the slider beside Transparency to change the settings.Click the arrow beside Picture Transparency to expand the area (if necessary).At the top of the task pane, the Picture icon should be selected. Click More Picture Transparency Options.To make a picture transparent using the Format Picture task pane in PowerPoint 2019 or 365: You can use the Format Picture task pane for more control over transparency settings. Making a picture transparent using the Format Picture task pane (PowerPoint 2019 or 365) The Transparency drop-down menu appears as follows in the Ribbon: Hover over the thumbnails to preview the effect and when you find the setting you want, click the thumbnail.In the Adjust group, click Transparency.Click the Picture Tools Format or Picture Format tab in the Ribbon.Select a picture on a slide in Normal View (you can also adjust a picture in Slide Master View).To make a picture transparent in PowerPoint 2019 or 365: In PowerPoint 2019 or 365, a Transparency command appears on the Picture Tools Format or Picture Format tab in the Ribbon when a picture is selected.
Recommended article: How to Change Picture Brightness or Contrast in PowerPointĭo you want to learn more about PowerPoint? Check out our virtual classroom or live classroom PowerPoint courses > Making a picture transparent using the Ribbon (PowerPoint 2019 or 365) For example, the Picture Tools Format tab may appear as Picture Format and the Drawing Tools Format tab may appear as Drawing Format or Shape Format.
For PowerPoint 365 users, Ribbon tabs may appear with different names. Note: Buttons and Ribbon tabs may display in a different way (with or without text) depending on your version of PowerPoint, the size of your screen and your Control Panel settings.
In older versions, you'll need to fill a shape with a picture and then make the shape transparent. In newer versions of PowerPoint, you can use the Transparency command in the Ribbon or the Format Picture task pane to apply transparency. You can make a picture transparent in PowerPoint in 3 ways.
Make a Picture Transparent in PowerPoint (3 Ways)īy Avantix Learning Team | Updated February 7, 2021Īpplies to: Microsoft ® PowerPoint ® 2013, 2016, 2019 and 365 (Windows)