Background Image for Google Docs™ & Slides™

Add a beautiful image to Google Docs™ and Google Slides™ background while editing. Not affiliated with Google.
What is Background Image for Google Docs™ & Slides™?
The 'Background Image for Google Docs™ & Slides™' is a Chrome extension that allows users to customize the background of their Google Slides™ and Docs™ with images from Unsplash.com or their own uploaded image. The tool also offers settings for image quality and the option to disable on certain platforms. Transform your writing and editing experience with this simple but effective tool. Note that this tool is not affiliated with Google.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.41 (27)
Version: 0.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-05)
Creation date: 2018-09-25
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 12.48M

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Extension summary

Add an image to the background of your Google Slides™ and Google Docs™. Enjoy stunning images from Unsplash.com while you are writing an editing, making your work less boring and more enjoyable.

OPEN OPTIONS TAB TO: ⇨ Enter image categories you would like to select curated photos from ⇨ Specify standard definition or high definition preference ⇨ Enter a custom image url ⇨ Disable on slides or docs or both

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Improves the overall aesthetic of Google Docs and Slides.
  • Makes writing more enjoyable and less stressful.
  • Users appreciate the ability to change backgrounds and find it fun.
  • Great for sharing during presentations and screen sharing.
  • Provides a good selection of images.
Cons
  • Does not work when reopening Google Docs or Slides; backgrounds reset.
  • Cannot upload custom images; limited to image URLs.
  • Extension is not functional on mobile devices.
  • Some users report it doesn't work at all.
  • Background quality may not be satisfactory for all screen sizes.
Most mentioned
  • Backgrounds do not persist after closing documents.
  • Request for the ability to upload custom images.
  • Praise for the fun and creative enhancement it adds to writing.
Recent reviews
It does not work
by Penelope Jones, 2024-04-21

by Xiang Li, 2024-04-10

Have been using it for 2 years now and I've haven't gotten a single problem, its unfortunate that not all images work but 95% of the time it will. Great extension thank you so much.
by Corrupted Plasma, 2023-02-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Background Image for Google Docs™ & Slides™ is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Background Image for Google Docs™ & Slides™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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