How to Edit Text Embedded in a PowerPoint Picture in WPS Presentation
Question details
The user needs to change wording that appears inside a picture on a PowerPoint slide in WPS Presentation.
- Product
- WPS Presentation
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- They are working with a slide that contains a PNG or JPG image with text baked into the image, or an object that may actually be a group of editable shapes.
- Observed behavior
- The text cannot be selected or edited as normal slide text because it is flattened into the image or combined in a grouped object.
Open the presentation in WPS Presentation and go to the slide containing the image. Click the object once to see whether the selection shows a single picture or a grouped set of shapes before you try to ungroup it.
Ungroup the Object to Reveal Editable Text
Use this first when the object is actually a grouped set of shapes rather than a single flattened image.
Many PowerPoint objects that look like a single picture are actually groups of shapes and text boxes. Ungrouping separates the elements so the text can be edited directly.
Click the image or object on the slide in WPS Presentation.
Go to the Shape Format tab on the ribbon and click Group > Ungroup. You can also right-click the object and choose Group > Ungroup.
When the text separates from the image, click the text box and change or replace the wording as needed.
Recreate the Text with a PowerPoint Text Box
Use this when the text remains part of a flattened PNG or JPG image and cannot be ungrouped.
Edit Embedded Picture Text Directly in WPS Presentation
WPS Presentation can identify grouped objects and separate editable text from images. When a PNG or JPG has flattened text, you can quickly recreate it with native text boxes while keeping full PowerPoint compatibility.
- 1. Open your presentation: Launch WPS Presentation and open the .pptx or PowerPoint file that contains the picture text.
- 2. Select the object: Click the picture or grouped object on the slide to select it.
- 3. Ungroup the object: Go to Shape Format > Group > Ungroup, or right-click the object and choose Group > Ungroup.
- 4. Edit or recreate text: Edit the separated text directly. If the text is still part of a single image, insert a text box and type the replacement text.
- 5. Save the file: Save the presentation in WPS Presentation to keep it compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I select text inside a PNG or JPG in WPS Presentation?
Because PNG and JPG images store text as pixels, not as editable text objects. You need to ungroup a grouped object or recreate the text with a text box.
How do I ungroup a picture in WPS Presentation?
Select the object, then click Shape Format > Group > Ungroup, or right-click the object and choose Group > Ungroup.
What should I do if the text does not separate after ungrouping?
The object is likely a flattened raster image. Use an image editor to remove or edit the text, or cover it and add a new WPS Presentation text box.
Can I edit the original image text without an image editor?
Yes, if the object is a group of editable shapes. If the text is baked into the image pixels, you cannot edit it directly in WPS Presentation and must recreate it with a text box.
Will WPS Presentation keep my edited file compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint?
Yes, WPS Presentation saves in .pptx format, so the edited slides remain compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint.
