Graphics in PowerPoint; white box

[TLN]

Does anyone know what format to save graphics in so a
white box won't show around them in PowerPoint? I've tried
a few different formats, no luck. I would like to try EPS
with a clipping path but I would need to have someone
install the EPS import filter first. Any ideas on what
the best format is? The graphics are all different shapes,
and the background of the presentation is dark blue.
THANKS!!!!

 

[Joseph A. Zupko]

I save mine using PNG format and somtimes a transparent gif.

 

[Echo S]

PPT doesn't do EPS well at all.

Use TIF or PNG. PPT supports alpha channels in both of those.

 

[Steve Rindsberg, PPTMVP]

Have a look here, Tara,

Adam's Transparency Tutorial (Alpha channels and more)
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00190.htm

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[TAJ Simmons]

TLN,

It depends what sort of graphic format the original image is. Is it a bitmap
or a vector image?

For vector images use .WMF

For bitmaps see this tutorial on removing the white box around the image
http://www.powerpointbackgrounds.com/powerpointtransparency.htm

Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

awesome - powerpoint backgrounds,
free sample templates, tutorials, hints and tips etc
http://www.powerpointbackgrounds.com