Delete Background Image in WPS is a presentation feature for removing a slide background image and restoring the default background; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limits | None specified | No version threshold is stated for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Delete Background Image removes the background image setting from the current slide so the slide returns to its default background state. This is useful when you want to refresh a presentation design, unify slide styling, or clear an outdated background image.
Core tasks include:
- Remove a background image from the left slide thumbnail shortcut menu for quick single-slide editing.
- Remove a background image from the slide editing area shortcut menu while working on the current slide.
- Reset the background from the Design tab to clear the current background settings.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Removing or resetting a background is a local editing action and does not require a network connection |
| Other | Open a WPS presentation and select the slide you want to edit |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Start WPS Office, open a presentation, and confirm that the related options appear in the shortcut menu or on the Design tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | You can remove a slide background image from the left thumbnail shortcut menu, from the editing area shortcut menu, or reset the background from the Design tab. | PowerPoint lets users remove a slide background picture by opening Format Background on the Design tab and switching the fill to Solid Fill. | Google Slides lets users change a slide background color or image for one slide or the whole presentation. | Notion supports adding or changing page cover images for document pages, rather than managing slide background images. | Acrobat supports removing backgrounds from PDF pages, which is a document background workflow rather than slide background editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides two shortcut-menu entry points for faster single-slide editing. Distinct: It also includes a reset background path from the Design tab for restoring the current background settings. | Compared with WPS: PowerPoint uses the Format Background pane and a fill change workflow instead of direct shortcut-menu removal on the slide. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides focuses on changing or replacing slide backgrounds and theme-level styling, without the same shortcut-menu removal flow. | Compared with WPS: Notion cover images are designed for page presentation, not presentation-slide background management. | Compared with WPS: Adobe targets PDF background removal, so the file type and editing scenario are different. |
| Official Source | — | Add a background picture to slides | Use a Template or change the theme, background, or layout in Google Slides | Page icons and covers | Remove backgrounds from PDFs in Acrobat on desktop |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Delete Background Image is well suited to single-slide presentation editing when you want to clear a background quickly. If you prefer direct shortcut-menu access and a simple reset path from the Design tab, WPS offers a more streamlined workflow for this task.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleaning up an old template background | Presentation editors | An old background image no longer matches the current content | Remove the background image from the target slide |
| 2 | Unifying slide style | Report creators | Some slides use a different visual style from the rest of the deck | Delete the background image on selected slides |
| 3 | Returning to a default background | Everyday office users | Multiple background edits make the slide hard to restore | Use Reset Background from the Design tab |
| 4 | Editing only part of a deck | Trainers or teachers | Only some slides need background changes | Remove the background on selected slides only |
| 5 | Preparing a cleaner version for printing or sharing | Business presenters | Heavy background images reduce readability | Remove the background image for a simpler slide layout |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Delete Background Image | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Reset Background | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | Use the free scope shown on the pricing page | May include more advanced features and more cloud storage depending on the plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Removing or resetting slide backgrounds in daily work | Free | This feature can be used without membership |
| Needing broader advanced office features | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also want additional advanced features and more cloud storage |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page