How to Make Images Circular in Google Slides

Google Slides is a favorite for presentations, but sometimes your images need a little polish to look their best. If you want to make your images circular in Google Slides, there’s a fast way to do it—no extra software required. Here’s how.

Step 1: Insert Your Image

• Open your Google Slides presentation.
• Go to the slide where you want the circular image.
• Click Insert in the top menu, then choose Image.
• Upload your photo or select one from Drive, Photos, or by URL.

Step 2: Select the Image

• Click on the image to select it. You’ll see blue handles around the edges.

Step 3: Use the Crop Tool

• With the image selected, find the Crop icon in the toolbar (it looks like two overlapping corners).
• Click the small arrow next to the Crop icon to open the “Mask image” options.

Step 4: Choose the Circle Mask

• In the “Mask image” menu, you’ll see various shapes. Look for the oval (ellipse) shape.
• Click it. Your image will instantly be cropped into an oval.

Step 5: Make It a Perfect Circle

• Drag the corners of your image to adjust the size.
• Hold down the Shift key as you resize. This keeps the proportions locked, turning the oval into a perfect circle.
• Position and size the circle as needed on your slide.

Step 6: Polish and Adjust

• If you want, you can add a border or shadow. With the image selected, use the Format options on the right or the toolbar to style it up.

That’s it. You now have a crisp, circular image in your Google Slides presentation.

Bonus: Duplicate and Reuse

Once you have a circular image, you can copy and paste it elsewhere in your deck, or even replace the image inside the same mask. Just right-click and select Replace image.

Final Tips

• If your image isn’t perfectly square, you may need to crop it manually before masking, or adjust the frame until it looks right.
• This technique works with any shape, so you can experiment with stars, hearts, or custom silhouettes.

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Mark Vincent

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