Yes, undoubtedly a presentation with relevant pictures is more effective than plain text slides. However, even if pictures enhance appearances, they can also phenomenally increase the size of your presentation file.
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Microsoft Windows
Compress Pictures in PowerPoint 2016
Compress Pictures in PowerPoint 2013
Compress Pictures in PowerPoint 2010
Apple Mac
Compress Pictures in PowerPoint 2011
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