How to Use Powerpoint as Image Editing Software

This updated guide examines How to Use Powerpoint as Image Editing Software and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Part 1

Adding a Picture

1. Insert a picture. You can use copy-paste or the Insert menu option. Just clickInsert, and thenPhoto, andPicture from File. Find your file, and clickinsert.
2. Use the image settings to change image features like brightness and contrast. The settings won't be as precise as on dedicated image editing software, but they still give you a range of options for customizing your image.
   • To change these settings, right-click on the image and selectFormat Picture. From that menu, you can adjust brightness, sharpness, color, and more. Just clickOKwhen you're done.

Part 2

Adding Text

1. Use WordArt. ClickInsertandWordArtto open up the menu. Type whatever you want.
   • Use the settings in the WordArt banner to change the text effect as you'd like.
   • You can change styles or font by selection of text.
   • You can use Text Effects for a fancier text.

Part 3

Adding a Background from Your Clipboard

1. Copy an image.
2. Right-click on a empty space on the slide. Then selectFormat Background.
3. Select and paste. ClickPicture or Texture Fillon theFilltab then selectClipboard.

Part 4

Adding a Background from a File

1. Right-click on a empty space on the slide. Then selectFormat Background.
   • Select and paste. ClickPicture or Texture Fillon theFilltab then selectFile.
2. Pick a image.

Part 5

Adding a Background from Clip Art

1. Right-click on a empty space on the slide. Then selectFormat Background.
2. Select and paste. ClickPicture or Texture Fillon theFilltab then selectClip Art.
3. Select. Select a clipart and clickOK.

Part 6

Adding a Background by Theme

1. Go to theDesigntab.
2. Pick a theme.
   • The theme may change your text and shape color if the color is from the theme colors.

Part 7

Setting the Image Orientation

1. Go to theDesigntab.
2. Pick a slide orientation.

Part 8

Saving the Image

1. Open the Office menu.
2. Save. PickSaveif unsaved, or pickSave Asif replaced parts.
3. Pick the format as JPG, PNG, or GIF. Name it then save it.
4. A dialog will appear. Choose any of them.
   • "Every slide" will make a folder in the location.
   • "Current slide only" will make a picture of the current slide.