How to Put Text Behind an Image in Google Slides (The Easy Way in 2025)

The Traditional Method: The Manual Way in Google Slides ("The Hard Mode")

For images with a very simple background, you can use the built-in features of Google Slides to get the job done.

1. 1
   Insert Your Image: Drag your image onto the slide.
2. 2
   Remove Background (The Tricky Part): Right-click the image, select "Format options," and find the "Remove background" tool in the right-hand menu. This can work for clearly defined objects but often struggles with complex backgrounds, like hair or fine details.
3. 3
   Insert Text Box: Add a text box over your image and type your message.
4. 4
   Arrange Layers: This requires multiple right-clicks. You'll need to use the "Order" menu to send your original background to the back, bring your new subject (with the background removed) to the front, and place the text box between them.