# How to Create a Custom Theme in Power BI

> To create a custom theme in Power BI, access dashboard customization tools via the 'Edit' option, select 'Dashboard theme', and choose 'Upload JSON theme' to add custom branding. Next, modify the background color and access 'Save' options to confirm the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-custom-theme-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3699ab56e05a00fdb605/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Access dashboard customization tools through the 'Edit' option.
2. Select 'Dashboard theme' to personalize the visual appearance of your reports.
3. Choose 'Upload JSON theme' to implement custom branding elements.
4. Modify background color for improved readability and brand consistency.
5. Access the 'Save' options to confirm your changes.