How to Add Background Image in SurveyMonkey
- George Apostolov
How to Add Background Image in SurveyMonkey: step-by-step guide
Open your desired survey.
Go to 'Design Survey' tab.
On the left-hand side, go to 'Styles' and select 'Themes'. Under 'Themes', click 'Create custom theme'.
In the theme editor, look for the 'Background' option.
To add background, click '+ Background'.
Choose a file from your computer or image gallery to use as the survey’s background.
Click 'Done' to add the background.
After uploading your background image, click the 'Preview survey' button to ensure the image displays correctly and doesn’t interfere with the readability of your survey.
Click 'Continue' and your new background image will now be applied to your survey.
Quick answer: To add a background image in SurveyMonkey, open your survey, go to the Design Survey tab, and select Styles and Themes to create a custom theme. Next, click Background, choose your image file, click Done, preview the survey, and click Continue to apply the new background.
About this SurveyMonkey tutorial
Upload a custom background image to your SurveyMonkey survey by creating a new theme and selecting your image file. This guide shows how to add Background Image in SurveyMonkey in 9 steps, starting with "Open your desired survey" and finishing with "Click 'Continue' and your new background image will now be applied to your survey". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SurveyMonkey interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Background Image in SurveyMonkey?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SurveyMonkey data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SurveyMonkey. Related guides: How to Add Divider to SurveyMonkey, How to Add Likert Scale in SurveyMonkey and How to Add MP3 File on SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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