There are several ways to remove the background from an image. You can go to an application like Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint and do the necessary steps to create a PNG from a base image. You can also manually erase the background of an image with a simple paint tool. However, if you regularly use PowerPoint, you should know that there is a tool that allows you to remove the background from an image in PowerPoint. It is not the first program to implement this feature, but let’s see how to remove backgrounds from pictures in PowerPoint.
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QUICK RESPONSE
To remove the background from an image in PowerPoint, go to Image Format > Remove Background. Use the Mark areas to keep and Mark areas for deletion markers to customize the image. You can choose what is and is not removed from your image background. When you are done, select Note the changes.
How to remove the background from a picture in PowerPoint
Click on your picture in PowerPoint. When it appears, click the aspect ratio tab at the top.

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In the Adjust section, select Remove background.

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Use the Mark areas to keep and Mark areas for deletion markers to customize the image. You can choose what is and is not removed from your image background.

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When you’re done, click Note the changes.

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Your image will have its background removed in PowerPoint.

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