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# Slide Backgrounds That Do Not Fight the Text
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Presentations improve when backgrounds support the message instead of competing with it. These notes describe how I make slide backgrounds with [Raphael AI](https://raphael.app).
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## Ask for calm images
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abstract soft gradient of deep blue and teal with subtle paper texture,
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large empty area on the left, minimal, 16:9, no text
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## Three useful types
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1. **Abstract textures** for title and section slides.
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2. **Blurred scenes** (office, nature, city) for quote slides.
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3. **Single object on plain background** for a slide about one concept.
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## Contrast check
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Put your real text on the image. If you need a shadow or outline to read it, the background is too busy. Lower detail or add a darker overlay.
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## Consistency
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Use the same palette across the whole deck. Generate all backgrounds in one session with one style phrase.
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## File tips
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- Export at 1920 x 1080.
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- Compress images so the deck stays small enough to email.
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Generator: https://raphael.app
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