Updated 2026-02-26 · 6 min read
Extract Logos for Docs and Slides
Logo extraction often fails when background tones are close to the logo color. This guide focuses on keeping edges crisp and preserving recognizability at small sizes.
When to use this guide
- You only have a screenshot of a logo on a colored background.
- You need transparent assets for partner logos in a pitch deck.
- You want consistent iconography in internal docs without manual masking tools.
Step-by-step workflow
- Open /editor and upload the logo image at its highest available resolution.
- Use polygon mode for sharp corners and geometric marks.
- Switch to freehand for rounded or script-style logo segments.
- Zoom in on corners and close the selection with minimal overcut.
- Download PNG and test it at both large and small sizes in your target document.
- If small-size readability drops, redraw with simpler contour decisions and export again.
Quality notes
- Avoid upscaling tiny logos before cropping; it can create blurry edges.
- When the logo is very thin, leave slight breathing room around strokes.
- Keep one master transparent PNG, then generate resized variants from that master.
- Verify brand usage rights before publishing extracted logos publicly.
FAQ
Is PNG always the right export format?
For transparent assets in docs and slides, PNG is usually the safest format. If you need infinite scaling, recreate the logo as vector from official sources.
What if the background has gradients?
Use higher zoom and draw in smaller segments around soft edges. Gradient backgrounds increase edge ambiguity, so expect one or two refinement passes.