Zoom - Virtual Backgrounds

Owned by Michael Cameron
Last updated: Nov 11, 2020
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Prerequisites

Make sure your computer meets the system requirements for Virtual Background.

To enable the Virtual Background

Sign in to the Zoom web portal.

In the navigation menu, click Settings.

In the Meeting tab, navigate to the Virtual Background option (under the In Meeting (Advanced) section) and verify that the setting is enabled.



Enabling Virtual Background during a meeting

With Virtual Background enabled in the web portal, you can now turn it on during a meeting.

  • Zoom Desktop Client
  • In a Zoom meeting, click the upward arrow (^) next to Start/Stop Video.
  • Click Choose Virtual Background


To add images for your virtual background, click the + to add images from your PC.