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.

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. You may need to log in at this stage.

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.

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.