Change Icons

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How to Change PowerPoint Icon

This guide will show you how to easily change the icon in your PowerPoint presentation, giving it a personalized touch.

Icon Formats

When using Slide Master PRO, you have two options for the icon format in your presentation. Don’t worry, these options are provided to give you more customization, not to confuse you. Just choose the format that works best for you, or use both if you have the time. Also it’s important to note that both formats have their own pros and cons.

The two formats available are:

Picture Format (PNG File): This is an image format that’s easy to change and can be opened on any computer without any issues. However, it has limited customization options.

PPTX Format (Icon Font): This is a font icon format that can be easily embedded and customized. Although it has limited color options to flat colors and gradient colors. Please note that this format requires installation.

Picture Format Icon

PRESENTERS

Recommended for those who prefer ease of use over advanced customization. This option is great for presenters who want to quickly change icons to suit their needs without extensive design work.

  • Replaceable Graphic (RG)
  • PNG transparent format
  • Ready-made colorful icons are included
  • Ready-made one-color icons included (HEX #232323)
  • Edit Icon in Picture Format Tab
  • Customizable color accent (up to 6 theme colors accent)
  • Gradient recoloring not supported
  • Easy to customize icons and switch to font icons
  • No installation needed, download and use
  • Video tutorial available

PPTX Icon Format

DESIGNERS

This icon font format provides more customization options for your icons, including color, resizing, and other text options available in PowerPoint. It’s ideal for designers who require more advanced editing capabilities.

  • Editable Graphic (EG)
  • Icon Font format (accessible in PPTX file)
  • No ready-made colorful icons included
  • One-color icons included
  • Icons can be edited using text options
  • Unlimited color customization
  • Gradient colors supported (via text gradient)
  • Easy to customize icons and switch to picture icons
  • Installation of the icon font is required
  • Video tutorial available
Download and learn more about icon formats

How to Change PowerPoint Icons in Picture Format

There are 2 methods to do this. These steps are similar with changing pictures in PowerPoint.

Method 1:

This method is for the latest version of PowerPoint or Microsoft 365.

  • Select the picture or picture placeholder.
  • Go to the Picture Format tab.
  • Click Change Picture.
  • From This Device, browse for a picture from your computer or local network.
  • From Stock Images, access premium content from the stock image library. (Microsoft 365 only)
  • From Online Sources, browse for a picture from Bing. (Microsoft only)
  • From Icons, which is a graphic format, you will need to use Method 2 if you want to revert the picture format.
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Method 2:

This method is for older versions of PowerPoint.

  • Select the picture.
  • Right-click and choose Format Shape/Object.
  • Select Shape Options > Fill.
  • Choose Picture or Texture Fill.
  • Use the Crop Tool to fix a distorted picture.

How to Change PowerPoint Icons in PPTX Icon Font Format

Before you start, make sure you have downloaded the PPTX format and installed all the icons on your computer or Mac.

Icons work the same way as text, so copying an icon is the same as copying text
  • Open your presentation template and the PPTX icon file at the same time
  • Choose the icon you want and copy it
  • In your presentation, select the icon you want to replace and paste the copied icon
  • Resize or change the color of the icon as needed
  • To change the color, use the Text Color feature. Keep in mind that customization is limited to what PowerPoint Word Art can do.
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Change PPTX Icon Font Format to Picture Format (Vice Versa)

This guide will help you to change your icons to different formats. Keep in mind, you can combine both icons in the same presentation. Don’t be afraid to get creative and experiment with different formats. The possibilities are endless!

  • Choose the specific icon box that you want to change or select all the icon boxes for quick change in the current slide.
  • Select Picture Format or right-click and choose Format Picture.
  • Picture Format or Right Click > Format Shape/Object
  • Click on “Insert/Change Picture”
  • Choose the individual icon box that you want to replace.
  • Delete the icon font in the icon box.
  • Open PPTX icon format and copy any icon you want
  • Paste in icon box in your presentation template
  • Select your icon box
  • Align the icon properly within the box
  • Right Click > Format Picture
  • Fill & Line Options > Choose No Fill
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