For those of us who did not grow up with digital cameras/photos, at some point in time, you may have wanted to remove someone from a photo. Perhaps, an ex-boyfriend/girlfriend or former BFF. It may have looked something like this:
And, if you are wise enough to recall that, you will know that pictures of relationships were often patched back together with this tool …
Today, Google Slides cropping tool will help you hide a portion of an image without destroying the hidden area. You will be able to access the area of the image you cropped and restore the entire picture. Here is an example:
Complete Image
Cropped Image
To crop an image, follow the below steps:
Select an image in Google Slides
Click on the Crop Image tool
Use the black tabs to click and drag the image so only what you want is appearing
You can reveal the hidden part(s) of a cropped image, by following the steps below:
Select an image in Google Slides
Click on the Crop Image tool
Use the black tabs to click and drag to bring back the area of the image that is hidden
Google Slides Masking feature transforms the image into a shape. Using the Masking feature is a great way to design your own slide to add emphasis and interest. Here is an example:
To apply the masking feature to an image, follow the below steps:
Select an image in Google Slides
Click on the Mask Image arrow which is next to the Crop Image tool
Select a shape
I hope you will enjoy experimenting with Google Slides image Cropping and Masking tools; unleash your creativity!
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