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How to make an image transparent in Google Slides

Fade a picture with the Opacity slider in Format options.

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5 steps 2 min Community template
1

Select the picture

Click the picture.

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Select the picture
2

Click Format options

Click Format options in the toolbar (or right-click the picture and choose Format options).

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Click Format options
3

Open Adjustments

In the Format options panel, open Adjustments.

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Open Adjustments
4

Drag the Opacity slider

Drag the Opacity slider to the left. The lower the opacity, the more see-through the picture becomes. You can also type a percentage in the box.

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Drag the Opacity slider
5

Picture is transparent

The picture is faded. Drag the slider back to 100% or click Reset to undo.

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Picture is transparent

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