Default slide background options are limited to solid or gradient fills, and yes, you can even apply a picture as a slide background. However, picture backgrounds do pose some issues, especially since a busy picture may hamper the visibility of other slide objects such as text or charts. Fortunately, PowerPoint provides options to reduce the intensity of a picture background so that any foreground elements such as text can stand apart.
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Artistic Effects for Picture Backgrounds in PowerPoint 2016
Artistic Effects for Picture Backgrounds in PowerPoint 2013
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