How do I add images to my slides?
You can add images to your slides as foreground objects that can be moved, resized, and layered with other content.
Inserting an image
- Open the Insert tab in the right sidebar (or press Shift+I)
- Click Image in the Media section
- Browse images from the built-in Hive image library, your existing uploads, or upload a new image.
- Select an image to insert it onto the current slide.
The image will appear on your slide, ready to be moved and resized.
Resizing and positioning
- Move: Click and drag the image to reposition it on the slide
- Resize: Drag any corner handle to resize the image (the aspect ratio is preserved)
- Rotate: Use the rotation handle near the corners to rotate it
Layering images with other content
When images overlap with other objects, you can control which appears on top:
- Select the image
- Right-click and choose Arrange, or use the top bar Actions menu
- Choose from:
- Bring to front: Move the image above all other objects
- Bring forward: Move the image one layer up
- Send backward: Move the image one layer down
- Send to back: Move the image behind all other objects (but still in front of the slide background)
Tips
- Supported image formats include PNG, JPG, and GIF (including animated GIFs)
- If you want an image as the full slide background instead of a foreground object, see the "How do I change the background of a slide?" help article
- Use the Lock option on the floating toolbar to prevent accidentally moving an image once it's positioned