Edit image backgrounds in Google Slides & Vids (Workspace Experiments)

Important: This article refers to Google Workspace Experiments, which is a trusted tester program for users to try new AI features. To check if you have access to Workspace Experiments features, open a presentation on Google Slides and look for Generate an image 👁 Image
in the toolbar at the top. Learn where you can use Workspace Experiments features.

You can edit any image background with AI in:

• Google Slides
• Google Vids

Replace an image background

1. On your computer, open Google Vids or Google Slides.
2. Click an image.
3. Click Edit image 👁 Image
   👁 and then
   Replace background.
4. On the right, in the panel, enter a prompt. For example:
   • “A vibrant sunset in the midst of a cozy suburban neighborhood with two-story houses”
   • “A coffee shop setting, with plants, tables with laptops, and cups of coffees”
   • “A park setting with green lush lawns, and different types of trees in the background”
   • “Modern, simple living room, with a TV stand made out of wood, and a large TV”
5. To preview, click the image.
   • To preview other generated images, next to “Previewing,” click Previous 👁 Previous
     or Next 👁 Next
     .
6. To add the image to the slide or canvas, click Replace with image.
   • For more options, click View more.

Expand an image background

1. On your computer, open Google Vids or Google Slides.
2. Click an image.
3. Click Edit image 👁 Image
   👁 and then
   Expand.
4. Select the type of image ratio that you want:
   • Wide
   • Tall
   • Square
5. To preview, click the image.
   • To preview other generated images, next to “Previewing,” click Previous 👁 Previous
     or Next 👁 Next
     .
6. To add the image to the slide or canvas, click Replace with image.
   • For more options, click View more.

Remove an image background

1. On your computer, open Google Vids or Google Slides.
2. Click an image.
3. Click Edit image 👁 Image
   👁 and then
   Remove background.

Give feedback on edit image options in Slides & Vids

Google Workspace with Gemini is constantly learning and may not be able to support your request.

If you get a suggestion that’s inaccurate or that you feel is unsafe, you can let us know by submitting feedback. Your feedback can help improve AI-assisted Workspace features and broader Google efforts in AI.

To provide general feedback on this feature in Slides, at the top, click Help 👁 and then
Help Slides improve.

To provide general feedback on this feature in Vids, at the top, click Help 👁 and then
Help Vids improve.​

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Related resources

• Generate an image with Gemini in Google Slides (Workspace Experiments)
• Collaborate with Gemini in Google Slides (Workspace Experiments)