When you create a presentation in Google Slides, you might use images from sources other than yourself. Maybe you inserted one from the web or a collaborator added a picture to a slide.
If you want to download an image from Google Slides, we’ll show you four different methods to do so. The one you use may depend on how quickly you need the image or where you want to use it, so review each of our methods before you pick one.
Additionally, we’ll explain how to insert slides with images in Google Slides with Plus AI for fast and simple ways to create or enhance your presentations.
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Method 1: Shift and right-click to save the image
A quick way to download an image from Slides is to use a keyboard shortcut with your mouse or trackpad. This method works the same on both Windows and Mac.
- Select the slide with the picture.
- Hold Shift as you right-click the image.
- Pick Save Image As.
- Choose a location, name the image, and click Save.
Then, access the picture by opening the folder where you saved it.
Related: Learn how to insert a GIF in Google Slides if you have a cool animated image.
Method 2: Copy and paste the image from Slides
This next method is ideal if you simply want to use the picture in another application such as a notes app, email, or document. You can copy the image from the slide and paste it where needed.
Select the slide with the picture and do one of the following:
- Right-click the image and choose Copy.
- Go to Edit > Copy in the menu.
- Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C on Windows or Command + C on Mac.
Navigate to application you want to use, place your cursor where you want the image, and do one of the following:
- Right-click and pick Paste.
- Go to Edit > Paste in the menu. Note that depending on the application you use, you may see a different Edit option in the menu or ribbon.
- Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + V on Windows or Command + V on Mac.
You then have the downloaded image from Google Slides in your application.
Method 3: Open in Keep to right-click and save
You don’t have to be a Google Keep user to take advantage of this next method. By instructing Slides to save the image to Keep, you can then quickly download the picture to your device.
- Select the slide and right-click the image.
- Choose Save to Keep.
- When the sidebar opens, you’ll see the picture. Right-click it and select Save Image As.
Tip: If you do want the picture in a Keep note, click the three dots on the top of the image and pick Open in Keep.
- Choose a location, name the image, and click Save.
Then, open the folder where you saved the picture to access it.
Method 4: Download the image slide
One more way to download an image from Google Slides is to export the slide as an image file. This method takes a bit more time but is an option worth considering. The catch is that you may need to expand the image to fit the entire slide (if possible) and also remove any other elements on the slide.
- Select the image on the slide and resize it. You’ll want to cover as much of the slide with the picture as you can without distorting the image. One way to do this is to set the image as the slide background; however, this only works well if the image fits the slide exactly.
Alternatively, do one of the following:
- Drag a corner of the image to resize it while maintaining the aspect ratio.
- Select Format Options in the top toolbar, expand the Size & Rotation section, and adjust the Size settings. You may also want to check the box for Lock aspect ratio to avoid skewing the image.
- Once the picture covers the slide, go to File > Download and choose one of the image formats. You can pick JPEG, PNG, or Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) for the current slide.
- Access your web browser’s Downloads or the default Downloads folder on your device to open the image.
Add slides with images using Plus AI
When you’re creating a presentation, images matter. Rather than scouring the web or your picture folders, you can use Plus AI for Google Slides and Docs to insert slides with images.
As an example, below we asked Plus AI for a “picture of a building” and within seconds, Plus AI delivered not only a slide with the image we requested, but text to accompany it that matches our presentation theme.
You can use Plus AI to edit existing presentations as well as create new ones. Upload a file for a jumpstart, paste in text, or just enter a prompt with the content you want, and you’ll have a slideshow that’s ready to go!
Conclusion
If you have an image on one of your Google Slides that came from another source like the web or a collaborator, you have a few easy ways to save it to your device. So, you can use whichever method works best for you.
And remember, you can use Plus AI to create and edit presentations that include images, content, and more.
FAQs
How do I download an image from Google Docs?
The quickest and simplest way to save an image from Google Docs is using the Save to Google Keep feature. Right-click the image and pick Save to Keep. When the sidebar opens, right-click the image there, select Save Image As, and choose a location to save the picture.
How do I download an image from PowerPoint?
You can easily save a picture from PowerPoint with a few clicks. Right-click the image, choose Save as Picture, and pick a location to save it on your device.
Where can I download stock images?
There are many places on the web where you can download and use images for free. Sites like Pixabay, Unsplash, and Pexels are great for stock images and offer search features to find what you need. Just be sure you read the licensing details for an image before you use it.
