How to you create backgrounds from pictures? Is there aa special format?

Usually JPGs or PNGs work the best. Open PowerPoint, click "View",
"Master", "Slide Master". Insert your image here and save it as a template.
You will now have a design you can reuse.

Check out the following for more info:

http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00313.htm

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