Compress Images in PowerPoint

One of the most common issues students face when uploading PowerPoint files to Turnitin is the overall file size, often caused by a great number of uncompressed images. The size of uploaded images can quickly add up, making the presentation too large to submit.

By compressing the images before submitting, you can significantly reduce the file size, making the upload process quicker and more reliable, and help ensure a successful submission on the first try.

How to compress images in PowerPoint

To compress pictures in PowerPoint, follow the steps below.

Gif showing how to compress images in PowerPoint

Open the PowerPoint in the desktop version (compress pictures in not available in the online version).

Select a picture on one of the slides

Compress Pictures icon from PowerPointFrom the Picture Format tab on the toolbar, select Compress Pictures in the Adjust section. This may appear as an icon and text or just the icon.

Compress Pictures pop-up window in PowerPointThe Compress Pictures options pop-up window will open:

Under compression options, deselect Apply only to this picture.

Under Resolution, select Email (96 ppi).

Select the Ok button.

All of the images in the PowerPoint will now be compressed. Save the document, and it will be ready to upload to Turnitin.

Need more guidance and support?

Check out the PowerPoint for Windows videos

If you’ve watched the video and you want more help and support, you can access the PowerPoint for Windows training on the Microsoft Support website.  It has lots of information, guides and videos that will help you better use PowerPoint to impress your lecturers.