Insert a picture in PowerPoint

Insert a picture from your computer on your slide

Depending on which version of PowerPoint you're using, you can insert pictures, photos, clip art, or other images to your slide show from your computer or from the internet.

1. Select the place in the slide where you want to insert the picture.

2. On the Insert tab, in the Images group, select Pictures and then select This Device.

   

3. In the dialog box that opens, browse to the picture that you want to insert, select that picture, and then select Insert.

   Tip: If you want to insert multiple pictures at the same time, press and hold the Ctrl key while you select all the pictures you want to insert.

Insert stock images on your slide

1. Select the place in the slide where you want to insert the picture.

2. On the Insert tab, in the Images group, select Pictures and then select Stock Images.

   

3. Type in what image you're looking for, then select the images you want and select Insert.

Insert a picture from the web on your slide

1. Select the place in the slide where you want to insert the picture.

2. On the Insert tab, in the Images group, select Pictures and then select Online Pictures.

   

   Tips: 

   • If you see a message that "The service required to use this feature is turned off" you may need to check your privacy settings located at File>Account>Account Privacy and then select on Manage Settings. Check the Enable optional connected experiences box, select OK, and then restart PowerPoint.

   • If you don't have access to your privacy settings, you may need to contact your administrator.

3. In the search box type in the image you're looking for and press enter. 

4. Select all the images you want and then select Insert.

   Tip: After you insert a picture, you can change its size and position. To do so, right-click the picture, and select Format Picture. You can then use the Format Picture tools that are on the right of your slide.

Insert a picture into the slide master

If you want a picture to appear on every slide of a specific type in your PowerPoint template, add it to the slide master. To learn more, see What is a slide master?

Insert a picture into the background

If you want a picture to appear as background without affecting all slides in a Master, change the background settings for the slide. Learn more at Add a picture as a slide background.

See Also

Create and share a photo album

Add a picture as slide background

Wrap text around a picture or other object in PowerPoint

Create and save a PowerPoint template

What is a slide master?

Insert a picture from your computer on your slide

1. Select the place in the slide where you want to insert the picture.

2. On the Insert tab, in the Images group, and select Pictures.

   

3. In the dialog box that opens, browse to the picture that you want to insert, select that picture, and then select Insert.

   Tip: If you want to insert multiple pictures at the same time, press and hold the Ctrl key while you select all the pictures you want to insert.

Insert a picture from the web on your slide

1. Select the place in the slide where you want to insert the picture.

2. On the Insert tab, in the Images group, and select Online Pictures.

   

3. Ensure Bing is showing on the left in the drop-down list of sources to search. In the box, type what you are searching for, and press Enter.

   Use the Size, Type, Color, Layout, and licensing filters to adjust the results according to your preferences.

4. Select the picture you want to insert and select Insert.

   Tip: After you insert a picture, you can change its size and position. To do so, right-click the picture, and select Format Picture. You can then use the Format Picture tools that are on the right of your slide.

Insert clip art

Unlike some earlier versions of PowerPoint, newer versions don't have a clip art gallery. Instead, use Insert > Online Pictures to find and insert clip art using the Bing search tool.

For example, after you select Online Pictures, you might search for horse clip art and see a variety of images under a Creative Commons license.

Insert a picture into the slide master

If you want a picture to appear on every slide of a specific type in your PowerPoint template, add it to the slide master. To learn more, see What is a slide master?

Insert a picture into the background

If you want a picture to appear as background without affecting all slides in a Master, change the background settings for the slide. Learn more at Add a picture as a slide background.

See Also

Add clip art to your file

Create and share a photo album

Add a picture as slide background

Wrap text around a picture or other object in PowerPoint

Create and save a PowerPoint template

What is a slide master?

Insert a picture from your Mac, a network, or iCloud Drive

1. Open the slide you want to insert a picture on.

2. On the Insert menu, point at Picture, and then select Picture From File.

3. In the dialog box that opens, browse to the picture that you want to insert, select that picture, and then select Insert.

   To insert multiple pictures at the same time, press and hold the Shift key while you select all the pictures you want to insert.

Insert a picture from your smartphone

If you've taken a picture on your smartphone, you can make it available to insert in PowerPoint for macOS by saving the image to iCloud Drive and then following the previous procedure on this page.

Microsoft 365 for Mac subscribers also can use the Continuity Camera feature to transfer a picture from a smartphone directly to a PowerPoint slide. See Add pictures to a file by using your mobile device for the details.

Insert a picture from the web on your slide

1. Open the slide you want to insert a picture on.

2. On the Insert menu, point at Picture, and then select Online Pictures.

   The Online Pictures pane opens on the right side of the PowerPoint window.

3. In the Search Bing box at the top, type what you are looking for, and then press Enter.

4. After the search results are shown, you may optionally select the Filter button to narrow your search results with the Size, Type, Color, and Layout filters.

5. Select a picture and then select Insert.

   You may select more than one picture. The Insert button shows you how many pictures you've selected.

   After the picture is on your slide, you can resize it and move it wherever you want.

Insert photos by using Photo Browser

The Photo Browser in Office helps you browse through existing photo sets on your computer, such as photos that you have in iPhoto or Photo Booth.

1. Open the slide you want to insert a picture on.

2. On the Insert menu, point at Picture, and then select Photo Browser.

3. In the dialog box that opens, browse to the picture that you want to insert, select that picture, and then drag it onto the slide.

   To insert multiple pictures at the same time, press and hold the Shift key while you select all the pictures you want. Then drag them onto the slide.

Insert a picture from your computer on a slide

1. Select the slide where you want to insert an image.

2. On the Insert tab, select Pictures > This Device.

   

3. Browse to the picture you want to insert, select it, and then select Open.

   After the picture is on your slide, you can resize it and move it wherever you want.

Drag a picture from File Explorer or Finder onto the slide

You can drag a picture from File Explorer (in Windows) or Finder (on macOS) and drop it onto a slide. The picture will be centered on the slide. Then you can move, resize, or style the picture as you like. 

Insert a picture from the web on your slide

1. Select the place in the slide where you want to insert the picture.

2. On the Insert tab, select Pictures > Search on Web.

   

3. In the Search box at the top, type what you are looking for, and then press Enter.

4. After the search results are shown, you may optionally select the Filter button to narrow your search results with the Size, Type, Color, Layout, and licensing filters.

5. Select a picture, and then select Insert.

   After the picture is on your slide, you can resize it and move it wherever you want.

Insert a picture from OneDrive for work or school on a slide

Microsoft 365 business subscribers can insert pictures stored on OneDrive for work or school or SharePoint in Microsoft 365. (This feature isn't available for pictures stored on OneDrive for your personal account (Hotmail, Outlook.com, msn.com, or live.com).)

1. Select the slide where you want to insert an image.

2. On the Insert tab, select Pictures > OneDrive.

   

3. Browse to the picture you want to insert, select it, and then select Open.

   After the picture is on your slide, you can resize it and move it wherever you want.

Add style and formatting to a picture

When you insert a picture, PowerPoint for the web places the picture on your slide and puts a Picture tab on the ribbon.

1. With the picture selected, select the Picture tab.

2. Choose the Picture Styles option that you want to apply to the picture:

   Select the down arrow at the right end of the gallery, as illustrated above, to see the complete gallery of style options.

The kinds of image files you can add to a slide in PowerPoint for the web

Image-file formats that PowerPoint for the web supports include:

• .bmp

• .gif

• .jpg and .jpeg

• .png

• .tif and .tiff

• .wmf and .emf

Use a background picture

See Change the background of your slides.

See Also

Add clip art to your file

Take a picture and insert it

1. Open the slide you want to put the picture on.

2. On the floating ribbon, switch to Insert.

3. Tap Pictures > Camera.

   Your device's camera is turned on.

   If your presentation is horizontal, try turning your device sideways to take the picture.

4. Take a picture.

5. If you're satisfied, tap the check mark. To discard the picture and try again, tap the arrow.

6. Use the crop or zoom tool to adjust the picture if you like.

7. Tap the check mark to insert the picture on the slide.

Insert from your device or online storage

1. Open the slide you want to put the picture on.

2. On the floating ribbon, switch to Insert.

3. Tap Pictures > Photos.

4. Use the tools across the top of the window navigate to where the picture's stored.

5. Tap a picture to select and open it.

6. Use the crop or zoom tool to adjust the picture if you like.

7. Tap the check mark to insert the picture on the slide.

Take a picture and insert it

1. Open the slide you want to put the picture on.

2. On the ribbon, tap Insert, and then tap Camera.
   
   

   • Make sure your device's camera is turned on.

   • If your presentation is horizontal, try turning your device sideways to take the picture.

3. Take the picture.

4. If you're satisfied with the picture, in the lower right, tap Use Photo to insert it in the slide. Otherwise, in the lower left, tap Retake.

5. In the Picture tab, use the tools to adjust the picture as you want or use the controls on the picture to resize or rotate it.

Insert from your device or online storage

1. Open the slide you want to put the picture on.

2. On the ribbon, tap Insert, and then tap Photos.
   
   

3. Navigate to where the picture is stored.

4. Tap the picture you want to insert it in the slide.

5. In the Picture tab, use the tools to adjust the picture as you want or use the controls on the picture to resize or rotate it.