How To Compress Images In Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows

Double-click on an image in your presentation.Choose Compress Pictures under the Pictures Format menu.In the pop-up menu, you can choose from five resolution levels, including high fidelity, HD, Print, Web, E-Mail, or default. The smaller the ppi, the smaller the image.In the same pop-up, under Compression options, choose Apple only to this picture, if applicable.Click OK.

Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac

If you’re using Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac, the steps are nearly the same.

Double-click on an image in your presentation.Choose Compress Pictures under the Pictures Format menu.In the pop-up menu, you can choose from five resolution levels from the pull-down menu, including high fidelity, HD, Print, Web, E-Mail, or default. The smaller the PPI (pixels per inch), the smaller the image. This roughly translates to dots per inch (dpi) on a printout.In the same pop-up, under Compression options, choose either All pictures in this file or Selected pictures only.Click OK to save your selections.

There You Go

Unlike a Microsoft Word document, a PowerPoint presentation is meant to impress your audience through a balanced combination of images, animation, and text. However, if you’re files are getting too large, it might be wise to compress the size of those images. Luckily, Microsoft gives you various options to match how you plan on presenting your work, whether it be through the web, print, or in person.