You can insert a picture into a Google slide by using the "Insert" menu and selecting the "Image" option. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Steps to Insert an Image into a Google Slide:
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Open the "Insert" Menu: In your Google Slides presentation, click on the "Insert" menu at the top of the screen.
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Select "Image": From the dropdown menu, choose "Image." This will open a submenu with various image source options.
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Choose Your Image Source: You'll see several options for selecting your image. These commonly include:
- Upload from computer: Upload an image file directly from your computer.
- Search the web: Search Google Images directly from within Google Slides.
- Google Drive: Select an image stored in your Google Drive.
- Google Photos: Choose an image from your Google Photos library.
- By URL: Paste a direct URL of an image online.
- Camera: Take a photo using your device's camera (if available).
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Insert the Image:
- If uploading from your computer: A file explorer window will appear. Navigate to the location of your image, select it, and click "Open."
- If searching the web: A Google Images search pane will appear on the right side of the screen. Type in your search terms and browse the results. Click on the desired image and then click "Insert" at the bottom of the search pane.
- If using Google Drive/Photos: A window will open displaying your files. Select the image you want and click "Insert".
- If using By URL: Paste the URL of the image and click "Insert".
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The image will now appear on your selected slide. You can then resize, move, and format the image as needed.
Example: Inserting an image from the web:
Let's say you want to insert a picture of a cat.
- Go to "Insert" > "Image" > "Search the web".
- In the Google Images search pane on the right, type "cat".
- Scroll through the images and click on the one you like.
- Click the blue "Insert" button below the image.
- The image of the cat will appear on your slide, ready to be adjusted.