Do you want to add an image to the background of your slide but don’t want it to distract from the text on your slide? Try changing the Google Slides image transparency feature. A faded background image is a great way to add subtle design element.
In this article, we’ll look at how to make an image transparent in Google Slides. We’ll also look at how to use the Google Slides opacity feature to change the opacity of an object. You'll also learn how to make an image transparent.
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How to Make a Transparent Image Background in Google Slides
Here’s how to make an image background transparent in Google Slides:
1. Choose a Google Slides Template
The first step in how to make an image transparent in Google Slides is to choose a template. Remember when selecting a template that you plan to use a faded background image.
In this tutorial, we’ll be using the Riazo Google Slides Template from Envato Elements. This template comes with over 150 total slides. There are five color variations, and each color variation comes with 30 slides. It also comes with infographics and illustrations.
2. Choose an Image
Before you learn how to make a picture transparent in Google Slides, choose an image to make the background. In this tutorial, we’ll use the View from the height of the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean and the beach of Le Morne from Envato Elements.
3. Upload the Image to Google Slides
After you’ve chosen your Google Slides template, you must upload your image before learning to use the Google Slides opacity feature to create a faded background image.
Start by opening your template. Select a slide to add the image to. Remove any text or other elements from the slide. Then, click on Insert from the menu above the ribbon. Choose the correct option from the menu based on where your image file is located.
4. Format the Image
After your image is on the slide that you want, you’ll need to format it. To format your picture, drag the blue handles to cover the entire slide. Now let's learn how to fade a picture in Google Slides.
5. Set the Transparency
Next, you need to set the Google Slides opacity of your image. To do that, click on the Format options button in the ribbon. When you click this button, a side panel appears.
In the side panel, click on the Adjustments section to expand it. You'll see a Google Slides Opacity slider. Slide the circle to adjust the opacity of the picture. I changed the opacity to 63%. Here's what that looks like:
6. Add Text
After changing the Google Slides image transparency, you’ll need to add text to the slide. To do that, click on the Text Box button in the ribbon.
Once you click on the button, your cursor turns into a drawing tool. Use it to draw a text box. Then type in your text. The result will look like this:
How to Make a Shape Transparent in Google Slides
Making an object transparent has similar steps to fading an image in Google Slides. Here’s how to change opacity in Google Slides to make an object transparent:
1. Create a Shape
To create a shape, click on the Shape button in the ribbon. Next, choose the Shapes option. From the menu that appears, select the shape that you want.
2. Fill the Shape
Next, use your mouse to draw the shape. You can use the blue handles to adjust the size of the shape. Use the Fill Color button in the ribbon to change the color of your shape.
3. Set the Transparency
The last step is to use the Google Slide opacity feature. Click on the Fill Color button in the ribbon again.
Next, Click on the Add a Custom Color button in the Custom section. The second sliding bar sets the opacity. Slide that until you get the opacity you want. Once you're done, click OK to save. The finished object will look similar to this:
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