How to Make a Photo a Circle in Google Slides

Want to create a sleek, professional look by cropping an image into a circle in Google Slides?

Whether you're designing a presentation or enhancing a visual, this step-by-step guide will help you easily transform any image into a perfect circle.

Steps to Make a Photo a Circle in Google Slides

Step 1: Open Google Slides and Insert an Image

Open Google Slides by visiting slides.new. Click on "Insert" in the top menu.

Select "Image" > "Upload from computer" (or choose another source). Choose the image you want to crop into a circle.

Step 2: Select the Image and Open the Crop Tool

Click on the inserted image to select it. Locate the "Crop" icon in the toolbar (it looks like a square with diagonal lines).

Click the small drop-down arrow next to the Crop icon.

Step 3: Choose the Circle Shape

From the drop-down menu, hover over "Shape" to open different options. Select "Oval", which creates an ellipse.

If the image is not perfectly round, adjust it manually.

Step 4: Adjust the Circle Crop

Click and drag the blue handles around the image to refine the circle shape. Hold the Shift key while resizing to maintain a perfect circle.

Adjust the position by clicking and dragging inside the cropped area.

Step 5: Apply and Save Your Circular Image

Press Enter or click outside the image to finalize the crop. Your image is now in a circular shape.

Resize or reposition it as needed in your slide.

Conclusion

Cropping an image into a circle in Google Slides is simple and effective.

By using the crop tool with the oval shape, you can create professional-looking presentations with circular images in just a few clicks.

FAQs are here to guide!

Can I make the image a perfect circle?

Yes! Hold the Shift key while resizing to keep the aspect ratio equal.

What if I want a border around my circular image?

Select the image, click "Border color", and choose a color and thickness.

Can I undo the crop if I make a mistake?

Yes! Click on the image, then press Ctrl + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Z (Mac).