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TexasOasis
Sep 24, 2025Iron Contributor
Any simple way to remove background from image quickly?
Hello everyone, I frequently need to remove backgrounds from images for work, but my current process feels slow and inefficient. I need to speed up my workflow. Anyone has recommendations for the a...
KaiSullivan
Sep 24, 2025Iron Contributor
PowerPoint's Background Removal tool is free, easy to use, and ideal for quick edits without needing extra software. It’s especially handy if you already have PowerPoint installed.
How to Remove Background from Image:
1. Open Microsoft PowerPoint (most Windows computers have it installed).
2. Insert your image: Insert > Pictures > This Device.
3. Select the image.
4. Go to the Picture Format tab.
5. Click Remove Background.
6. PowerPoint will automatically mark the background in purple.
7. Use Mark Areas to Keep and Mark Areas to Remove tools to fine-tune.
8. Once satisfied, click Keep Changes.
9. Right-click the image and select Save as Picture to save the cutout.