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How to Change Background on Zoom

Hide a messy room from your next Zoom video conference

By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 22, 2021 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Working From Home The Ultimate Guide to Shopping Online The Ultimate Guide to Online Learning at Home The Ultimate Guide to Skype

What to Know

Pre-meeting: Go to Settings > Virtual Background > select an image. Mid-meeting: Go to Stop Video > click the Up arrow > Choose Virtual Background > choose an image > close Settings.Add your own images: Settings > Virtual Background > click plus sign next to Choose Virtual Background > find your image and add it. This article explains how to add or change a Zoom virtual background before or during meetings. Includes information for adding your own images to Zoom to use as a background. You can enable Virtual Backgrounds for Zoom on PC, Mac, and iOS (iPhone 8 or later, iPad Pro and 5th and 6th generation of iPad 9.7-inch or later). Older devices can do this but you'll need a greenscreen to accomplish it. The Zoom.us support site offers full details on what's required of your system. How to Use Video Filters on Zoom

How to Add or Change Zoom' s Virtual Background Feature

It's recommended that you use a reasonably high quality webcam and avoid wearing clothing that are the same color as the virtual background. Watch the video or follow the written instructions below to get your background set up. Assuming your PC or Mac has the power to cope with the virtual background feature, it's easy to set up. Here's how to do it, and hide all that clutter behind you. Open the Zoom desktop client. You may need to log in at this stage. Click the Settings cog. Click Virtual Background. Click on a virtual background of your choice. If your PC/Mac is powerful enough, the virtual background will be immediately applied to your image. If you have a lower spec system, set up a green screen behind you and tick the I have a green screen box to see your virtual background correctly. 0:56

How to Use Zoom's Virtual Background Feature

How to Add a Zoom Virtual Background Mid Meeting

If you're halfway through a meeting and you've realized you need to hide your background, there's a simple way of doing it. Here's what to do. During the call, click the up arrow next to Stop Video. Click Choose Virtual Background. Select a Virtual Background from the list of available options. Close Settings. The virtual background should now be in place, hiding anything in the actual background of your call.

How to Add Your Own Images to Zoom Virtual Background

Zoom comes with its own supply of virtual backgrounds, but it's possible to add your own images. Here's how to do it. On the Zoom app, click the Settings cog. Click Virtual Background. Click the plus sign next to Choose Virtual Background. Browse to find the picture you want to add. Click Open. The picture is now your virtual background. To delete the background, click on the x on the image thumbnail.

Why Won' t My Virtual Background Work

To use Zoom's video chat background feature, you need a fairly high spec PC or Mac to enable it. That means your Mac or PC will need a very recent version of its operating system and higher-end quad-core processor. If you have an older, lower spec system then you'll require placing a physical green screen behind you for Zoom conference to be able to pick up on it and translate your background to a more aesthetically pleasing backdrop than what was there before. How to Blur Your Background on a FaceTime Call in iOS 15 Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Blur Backgrounds in MS Teams How to Use Zoom: The 13 Best Tips for Successful Video Conferencing How to Change a Google Docs Background to a Picture How to Blur Your Background in Google Meet How to Change Background Color in Photoshop How to Change the Desktop Background in Windows 11 How to Use Video Filters on Zoom How to Change the Instagram Icon in iOS and Android How to Connect AirPods to Zoom How to Change Your Name On Zoom How to Change Folder Color on Mac How to Make a Torn Paper Edge in GIMP How to Set Your iPad's Background Wallpaper How to Change Google Backgrounds How to Get Rid of Reels on Facebook How to Hide Self View on Zoom Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies