Tired of the usual rectangular or square-shaped images in your presentations? Why not learn how to make a picture a circle in Google Slides instead?
To crop an image into a circle, simply select the image you wish to work with and click the โmask imageโ icon (in a downward arrow) next to the โcropโ icon. Choose the oval shape from the drop-down menu, adjust it, and press โEnter.โ
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Easy Ways to Make a Picture a Circle in Google Slides
Making a โcircle crop imageโ can add a visually appealing touch to your presentation and enhance its overall design. Hereโs how to do it:
- Open your Google Slides presentationย and navigate to the slide where you want to insert the picture.
- Select โInsertโ > โImageโย from the drop-down menu.
- Choose an image source from your computer, the web, your Google Drive, or your Google Photos account.
- Once inserted, click on the file. You should see a blue border around the image, indicating it’s selected.
- Select โFormatโ > โImageโ > โCrop Imageโย from the drop-down menu. You can also click the โCropโ icon on the top toolbar.
- Alternatively, just double-click on the photo to display the cropping grips.
- Crop the image to a 1:1 ratio by adjusting the grips on the sides.
- Click outside the image to save your crop changes.
- Click the drop-down arrow (i.e., the โMask imageโ option) beside the crop icon in the toolbar.
- From the โShapesโ menu, select the oval shape. When you click on it, your image will instantly transform into a perfect circle.
- Once youโre satisfied with the positioning, press โEnterโย to finalize the circular crop.
That’s it! Youโve successfully cropped an image into a circle. Repeat these steps for any other images you want to reshape in your presentation.
How To Download a Cropped Image in Google Slides
Now that you know how to make an image circular in Google Slides, itโs time to discuss saving cropped images for future use. Unfortunately, Google Slides doesnโt offer a direct way to download images โ you have to take an alternative approach.
There are three easy ways to download cropped images in Google Slides. Choose the one that suits your needs and preferred workflow.
Related: How To Download an Image From Google Docs (3 Easy Ways)
Method 1: Downloading Individual Slides as an Image
Google Slides allows you to download the current slide in order to view your presentation offline. You can download it as either a JPEG or PNG file. This will download whatever content is available on that slide, including the image.
Here’s how you can download the current slide:
- Click on the โFileโ menu.
- In the submenu, click on โDownload.โ
- You can choose to download the current slide as a JPEG or PNG file.
Tips to Keep in Mind
- Download your image as a JPEG file if you intend to use it on the web. JPEG files are lighter but also loss. This means they may gradually degrade in quality if you frequently modify or edit them.
- PNG files are lossless and support transparency, making them ideal for frequent modification (e.g., creating a logo). However, PNG files are larger in size and require more storage space.
Method 2: Save to Keep
Google Keep is a versatile note-keeping tool (similar to Microsoft OneNote) that also offers a mobile version. You can add images, create handwritten notes, and make to-do lists. In Google Slides, this feature is directly accessed by right-clicking on an image.
Note: This method is applicable only to normal and cropped images. It will not work for the circle crop image.
To save an image in Google Keep and download it to your computer:
- Select your image and right-click on it.
- Scroll down the context menu until you find “Save to Keep.”
- The Google Keep panel will appear on the right side (as shown in the screenshot below).
- Right-click on the image within the Google Keep panel and choose “Save Image as.”
- Save the image to your preferred location on your computer (e.g., desktop) and click “Save.” This will save the image as a PNG file.
Method 3: Take a Screenshot
What you see above is a screenshot of a screenshot, also known as a โscreenshot captionโ!
A screenshot is the simplest way to save an image on your computer. To start, simply follow the steps below:
- Crop the image to the desired shape or size within Google Slides.
- Use the keyboard shortcut to capture a screenshot of the cropped image on your computer.
- For Windows, you can use the “Print Screen” button or press Win + Shift + Sย to capture a specific area.
- On Mac, use Command + Shift + 4.
- Open an image editing software or any program that allows image insertion (e.g., Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Word, email compose window).
- Paste the screenshot into the program.
- Crop or adjust the image if needed.
- Save the image using the image editing software’s “Save” or “Export” function.
To ensure the best quality and compatibility, we recommend selecting either JPEG or PNGย formats. Refer to the screenshot below for reference:
Final Thoughts
Knowing how to make a picture a circle in Google Slides is just one way to make your presentation more remarkable. The next time you step up to present, unleash your creative skills and deliver the most memorable presentation your audience has ever witnessed.
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