[header] How to add images to a powerpoint presentation [title] Open powerpoint. [step] This will either open a blank slide or initiate a prompt asking you to choose a slide layout. A blank slide will work fine for added images, but slides designed for images might make the process easier. 
[title] Drag an image from your desktop to your powerpoint document. [step] If you have saved your image to your desktop, you can hold-click and drag the icon to your slide.