Almost every PowerPoint user knows how to insert images into the slides. Most also know how to resize images. Do you know how to resize a picture in PowerPoint without distorting? You might have noticed some distortion in the image when you resize it beyond certain points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stretched or distorted images do real damage to the visual appeal of the presentation. It is always advised to use high-quality images and visuals for your PowerPoint presentation slides. For now, let\u2019s focus on resizing a picture in PowerPoint without distorting or ruining the image quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While resizing, maintaining the aspect ratio of the images is the key to preventing distortion in the images. Uneven stretching of the picture ruins the original form. PowerPoint allows freeform resizing, but it can also make things harder for users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to resize an image or picture without distortion, you need to lock the aspect ratio. But there are some other reasons that might result in distorted images, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we know that an uneven aspect ratio is the main reason for distortion while resizing, we will learn how to lock the aspect ratio for images in PowerPoint. When the aspect ratio is locked, make sure to resize a picture by dragging from the corners, not the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s learn how to lock the aspect ratio in PowerPoint by adding an image to the slide. Once the image is added to the PPT slide, go to the Picture Format tab and click the small Arrow as shown in the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A new pane will appear, and from here, make sure the “Lock Aspect Ratio” box is checked. It means that the aspect ratio will be maintained while resizing pictures from the corners.<\/p>\n\n\n