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How to remove an image background in Google Slides (any account)

Google Slides has a built-in Remove background button on some paid plans. Here is how to use it, and the free way that works on any Google account.

By Jahed Ahmed, Founder, rmvbg 4 min read

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Quick answer

Google Slides can remove a background itself only on eligible plans: select the image and choose Edit image → Remove background. At the time of writing Google lists Workspace Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, and Google AI Pro or Ultra. On a free Gmail account, remove the background with rmvbg first, download the transparent PNG and choose Insert → Image → Upload from computer in Slides.

If your account has the Remove background button

  1. Click the picture on your slide.
  2. Choose Edit image → Remove background (or Format → Image → Edit image).
  3. Check the edges, then keep the result.

On a free Google account

  1. Open rmvbg.xyz and drop in the picture.
  2. Download it as a transparent PNG. Want a coloured box behind it instead? Use change background colour.
  3. In Slides choose Insert → Image → Upload from computer.
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Questions people ask

Does Google Slides have a background remover?

Yes, on eligible plans: Edit image → Remove background. At the time of writing Google lists Workspace Business Standard/Plus, Enterprise Standard/Plus and Google AI Pro/Ultra.

How do I remove a white background in Google Slides for free?

Make the image a transparent PNG with rmvbg.xyz, then upload that PNG into your slide.

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