How to Set Background in Zoom

Follow these steps to successfully set a custom background for your Zoom meetings. This guide will walk you through each action required to change your background image to 'Grass.jpg'.

  1. Open Zoom App โ€“ Launch the Zoom Desktop App or go to zoom.us and sign in.

  2. Go to Settings โ€“ Click the gear icon (โš™๏ธ) on the top-right corner of the Zoom home screen.

  3. Click โ€œBackground & Effectsโ€ โ€“ In the left sidebar, choose โ€œBackground & Effectsโ€ or โ€œVirtual Backgroundโ€ depending on your Zoom version.

  4. Choose a Default Background โ€“ Select one of the built-in Zoom backgrounds (like office, beach, etc.).

  5. Upload Custom Background โ€“

    • Click the โ€œ+โ€ icon

    • Choose โ€œAdd Imageโ€ or โ€œAdd Videoโ€

    • Select a file from your computer

  6. Enable Video Preview (Optional) โ€“ Check your background in the preview window to adjust positioning or lighting.

  7. Green Screen Option (If Available) โ€“ If you have a green screen, tick the โ€œI have a green screenโ€ box for cleaner results.

  8. Done โ€“ Your background is now active and will appear in all meetings unless changed.

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