{"id":4226,"date":"2025-10-24T01:23:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/?p=4226"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T06:57:25","slug":"draw-on-google-slides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resources.aippt.com\/blog\/draw-on-google-slides","title":{"rendered":"(Updated) How to Draw on Google Slides in 5 Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many ways to improve the visual appeal of your slides, and one of them is by adding drawings and sketches. Instead of relying solely on text or stock visuals, you can sketch shapes, add custom drawings, and annotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing how to draw on Google Slides opens up creative ways to elaborate on ideas and make your presentations more engaging and expressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will cover five practical methods to draw on Google Slides<\/strong>, including an AI-powered approach for generating visuals quickly using AiPPT.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Related Post: <\/strong>>> How to Add a Voiceover to Google Slides<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method<\/strong><\/td>Best For<\/strong><\/td>Ease of Use<\/strong><\/td>Customization<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Using the Scribble Tool<\/a><\/td>Quick hand-drawn annotations or shapes<\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>Moderate<\/strong> (color, line thickness)<\/td><\/tr>
2\ufe0f\u20e3 Using Shapes and Lines<\/a><\/td>Diagrams, flowcharts<\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>High<\/strong> (color, line thickness, alignment, border)<\/td><\/tr>
3\ufe0f\u20e3 Using Add-ons or Extensions<\/a><\/td>Annotations while presenting live<\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>Moderate<\/strong> (pointer, highlight, shape, text)<\/td><\/tr>
4\ufe0f\u20e3 Using an AI image tool<\/a><\/td>Unique, AI-generated sketches<\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>High<\/strong> (style, color, detail, size)<\/td><\/tr>
5\ufe0f\u20e3 Using Google Drawings<\/a><\/td>Structured illustrations<\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>High<\/strong> (text, image, shape, layout)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Use the Scribble Tool on Google Slides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Scribble tool is the easiest method to add quick, freehand drawings or notes to your slides. It is best when you need to underline key points and add a personal touch to your presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tool also offers options to customize your drawings by modifying the color, line thickness, and style. You can even combine it with other shapes or text boxes to improve the visual appeal of your sketches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re familiar with this tool but wonder, \u201cWhere is the Scribble tool on Google Slides?\u201d, you can find it under the Line options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd0d Here’s how to use the Scribble tool on Google Slides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: <\/strong>Open your Google Slides presentation and go to the slide you want to draw on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Proceed to \u201cInsert<\/strong> > Line<\/strong> > Scribble<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"insert<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: <\/strong>Use your mouse or trackpad to draw freely on your slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"draw<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: <\/strong>You can customize the line by adjusting its color, weight, or dash style using the toolbar. Click the line and choose an option to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"customize<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Add Shapes and Lines for Structured Drawings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the Scribble Tool, Google Slides also offers several other built-in tools to add shapes and lines to your slides. You can use these options to create structured drawings such as diagrams, flowcharts, or arrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method is ideal if you need a clean, professional look while maintaining logical organization in your slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd0d To get started, open your presentation and follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: <\/strong>Open your Google Slides presentation and go to the slide you want to draw on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Proceed to \u201cInsert > Shape > Shapes<\/strong>\u201d or \u201cInsert > Line > Line<\/strong>\u201d to add a shape or line, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"draw<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Select a shape from the options available and drag it to draw it on your slide. You’ll find a variety of shapes to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"insert<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> You can also customize the color, weight, and style of your sketches using the toolbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to use this method is to combine several shapes and elements to create structured visuals. To do this, select multiple shapes and press Ctrl + G (Windows) or Cmd + G (Mac).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Use an AI Image Tool for Slideshow Drawing (AiPPT)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AiPPT is an AI-powered tool for quickly generating slides, layouts, and images. Its AI image generator<\/a> lets you insert a drawing in Google Slides without manual sketching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AiPPT offers several advantages, including a huge template library with over 200,000 free presentation slide templates<\/a> to choose from, consistent styling across slides, and a built-in editing tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You get free credits when you sign up to try the AI image generator with the most advanced Nano Banana mode<\/a>, so you can generate as many sketch diagrams as you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd0d The following tutorial will guide you through drawing on presentation slides with AI: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: <\/strong>Go to AiPPT<\/a> and choose a sign-in method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: <\/strong>Once you\u2019re on the dashboard, click \u201c+ New Project<\/strong>\u201d to make a new slide, or go to \u201cMy Works<\/strong>\u201d to open an existing one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"add<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: <\/strong>Click on \u201cAI Image<\/strong>\u201d and type in a prompt for your diagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"click<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Review the details of your drawing, such as its model, size, and the number of images. Then, click on \u201cGenerate<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"draw<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 5:<\/strong> Click the \u201cInsert<\/strong>\u201d icon to place the drawing on a slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"insert<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 6: <\/strong>Select the slide you want to add the drawing to, then drag and drop where you want it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7: <\/strong>Download the PPT and export it as a PPT file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"download<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 8:<\/strong> Then, upload your drawing in Google Slides directly from Google Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"upload<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. Draw on Google Slides with a Chrome Extension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides does not have a built-in tool to draw during presentations<\/a>. Using a Chrome extension like \u201cAnnotate\u201d can be helpful in cases like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This free tool lets you sketch on your slides even while presenting live. It is best for teachers, students, or anyone who wants to use slideshow drawing as they present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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