Some images are too large for a slide. Cropping an image to make more space for text and other slide elements can give a clean look to a slide that might otherwise appear visually overpowering due to a large image. Images in Google Slides Templates can be cropped and masked with shapes to improve your slide designs.
How to Crop in Google Slides
Before we discuss the google slides crop image functionality, let’s see how you can add images to your slides. To add an image, go to Insert > Image and add an image either from your computer, via the web, or from Google Drive, Photos, by URL or take a picture from your device camera.
Once an image is uploaded, select the image and hit Crop Image from the top toolbar.
Select the image from any of the corners handles to drag and crop it in Google Slides. Once you are satisfied with the changes, double-click within the image to apply the changes or click the Crop Image button again.
Below is an example of an image cropped in Google Slides.
How to Mask an Image in Google Slides
If you’re wondering how to crop in slides in a way that the image is masked, you can use various shapes to change the look of your image. To mask an image, select the image, click the arrow next to the Crop Image button and select a shape.
The example below shows an image in Google Slides masked with an oval shape. Other than basic shapes, you can also use arrows, callouts, and equations to mask images.
The below image shows another version of the same image masked using a left arrow shape.
Now you know how to cut out an image in Google Slides to crop or mask it using shapes. Using the above-mentioned techniques, you can make more space in your slides to accommodate additional content, as well as design slides that are visually appealing and attention-grabbing.
FAQs
To add an image, go to Insert > Image and choose an image from your computer, the web, Google Drive, Photos, by URL, or your device’s camera.
After inserting the image, select it and click Crop Image from the top toolbar. Adjust the crop by dragging the corners of the image, and then either double-click or click the Crop Image button again to apply the changes.
Once you’ve selected the image, drag the corner handles to adjust the cropped area. When satisfied with the crop, double-click within the image or click Crop Image again to apply the crop.
Yes. To mask the image into a specific shape, click the arrow next to the Crop Image button and select a shape from the dropdown menu, such as circles, arrows, or other shapes.
Select the image, click the dropdown arrow next to Crop Image, and choose a shape like an oval, arrow, or callout to mask the image into that shape.
Yes, you can mask images using complex shapes such as arrows, callouts, and even equation symbols by selecting the desired shape from the mask options in the Crop Image dropdown.
Cropping allows you to trim the image’s edges, while masking reshapes the image into a specific shape, such as circles or arrows.
