If you are facing the “Error rendering shape” error message in Google Slides, this post is for you. Some Google Slides users have reported experiencing this error when trying to insert images in their presentations.
While this error is likely to occur when you add an unsupported image format, there can be other reasons for the same error. In any case, we will show you how to fix the error. So, check out below.
Fix Error rendering shape in Google Slides
If you are experiencing the “Error rendering shape” error message while adding images in Google Slides, use the following solutions to fix the error:
- Upload the images to Google Drive and then insert them into Google Slides.
- Change the image format.
- Make sure the image file is not corrupted.
- Check for browser issues.
- Split your presentation if it is too large.
Before you follow the above methods, ensure your internet connection works fine.
1] Upload the images to Google Drive and then insert them into Google Slides
If you are trying to add images directly into Google Slides, upload them to Google Drive and then insert them into your presentation. This might help you fix the Error rendering shape message. Here’s how to do that:
First, open drive.google.com in a web browser and make sure you are logged into your Google account.
Click on the New > File upload/ Folder upload option to import source images.
Next, open Google Slides, go to the Insert menu, and choose the Image > Drive option.
From the Google Drive pane on the right side, go to the My Drive tab and select the images you want to add. Press the Insert button to add images to your presentation.
Check if the Error rendering shape is resolved now.
See: How to embed videos in Google Slides?
2] Change the image format
Google Slides supports JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group), PNG (Portable Network Graphics), and GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) image formats to insert pictures in a presentation. It might be the case that the source image is in an unsupported format which is why you keep getting this error. So, you can try converting the image format and then add the image in Google Slides.
There are multiple free online tools to convert images from one format to another. You can use web services like Convertio, FreeConvert, CloudConvert, ILoveIMG, FreeImageConverter, etc. To use desktop software, there are options like XnConvert, Free AVS Image Converter, and IrfanView.
Once you have converted the image format, insert it in Google Slides and see if the error is fixed.
Read: Google Slides Tips and Tricks and Advanced Features.
3] Make sure the image file is not corrupted
You might face this error when the source image file is corrupted. So, make sure the image is not corrupted and try repairing the corrupted image file using freeware or online using tools. See if this helps.
4] Check for browser issues
If you still get the same error, it might be a browser issue causing the problem. So, here are some methods you can follow to fix the browser issue to stop getting the “Error rendering shape” error message:
- Clear browser cache and cookies and see if it helps.
- Update your browser to its latest version and then open Google Slides to check if the error is gone.
- Remove or disable suspicious browser extensions that might be interfering with Google Slides.
Read: Fix Unable to load file Google Docs error.
5] Split your presentation if it is too large
If your presentation is too large with numerous slides and images, you might get this error while adding more images. So, in that case, you can split your presentation into smaller presentations and then see if the error is fixed.
Read: How to make Image Round and Transparent in Google Slides?
I hope this helps!
Why is Google Slides saying Unsupported image type?
The “Unsupported image type” error in Google Slides occurs when adding images to your presentation. This error primarily occurs when the file format of the source image is not supported by Google Slides. Apart from that, file corruption, large file size, and some other factors can trigger this error.
How do I format an image shape in Google Slides?
You can add a shape in Google Slides using its Insert menu. Go to the Insert menu and click on the Shape option. You can then choose the desired shape from the available ones, including standard shapes, callouts, arrows, and equations.
Now read: Can’t play or insert video in Google Slides.
