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Overview

You can also customize Zoom Rooms digital signage content to share important messages when the room is not in use or the scheduling display background to use a custom image on your scheduling display device.

This article covers:

Prerequisites

• Account admin or owner
• Zoom Room Version 3.5.19327.0620 and above

Background Image Guidelines

Before uploading a custom background image, follow these guidelines:

• Format: GIF, JPG/JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha). Any transparent areas of PNGs will be shown on a white background.
• Minimum dimension: 960px
• Maximum dimension: 1920px
• Recommended dimensions: 1920px by 1080px (16:9 aspect ratio). If you don’t use an image with an aspect ratio of 16:9, you may see black bars beside the background image.
• Maximum file size: 5 MB

Change the default background image

Follow these steps if you want to change the default background image for all Zoom Rooms in your account.

1. Log in to the Zoom web portal.
2. Click Room Management >Zoom Rooms.
3. Click Account Settings at the top of the page.
4. In the Account Profile tab, under Background image for Zoom Rooms, click Upload New Image.
   Note: Verify your image follows our guidelines.
5. Select your image and click Open.
   

Change the background image for a room, floor, or location

When you upload a customized background image for a specific room, floor, or location, it will replace the default image.

1. Log in to the Zoom web portal.
2. Click Room Management >Zoom Rooms.
3. Click Edit next to the room, floor, or location, depending on where you want the background to be applied.
4. In the Room Settings tab, navigate to the Room Setup section.
5. Next to Background image for Zoom Rooms, click Upload New Image. If you added your own default background image, you’ll see a preview of it along with the “Using account setting” notification.
   
   Note: Verify your image follows our guidelines.
6. Select your image, and click Open.
   
   Tip: Click Delete or Reset to remove your uploaded image. If your account has a default image, it will replace your uploaded image.

People often use Zoom for work meetings and conference calls, but it doesn’t have to be all work and no play! You can create your own custom background image and stand out from the crowd while remaining professional.

Create a Custom Zoom Background

Professional designers can, of course, create their own Zoom backgrounds in software like Photoshop, but not all of us have that kind of talent. Luckily, there are online applications at your disposal that require little-to-no experience to use. Plus, a majority of them are free.

We’ll be using Canva. It’s extremely easy to use, has a free plan, provides a large library of images, and offers a ton of editing tools. Before you can use it, though, you’ll have to create an account.

After you set that up, head over to Canva’s Zoom Virtual Background Maker and click “Create a Zoom Virtual Background.”

You’ll now be in the “Templates” tab of the console. Here, you’ll find some custom images with text and special effects. You can also browse under the “Photos” tab to find an image you like and edit it. Most of these are free; if not, you’ll see the “Pro” label.

If you want to upload and use your own photo, just click the “Uploads” tab.

Next, click “Upload an Image or Video,” and then drag one over from your desktop.

It only takes a few seconds for your photo to upload. When it appears, click your image.

Your image will appear on the canvas at the right and you can now freely edit it. If you click the “Elements” tab, you’ll see stickers, charts, lines, gradients, and a bunch of other stuff you can use in your image. We’re adding a gradient element to our image.

To resize an element, select it on the canvas, and then click and drag the corners. To move it, click and drag the entire element to the appropriate location.

You can also add content to your image under the “Text” tab. Here, you can explore different fonts, and add a heading, subheading, or some text to your image.

We’re adding a little bit of everything to our image.

When you’re finished editing your image, click the Download icon at the top right.

In the drop-down menu, select the file type you want to save your image as, and then choose a resolution. Click “Download” when you’re ready to save your background image.

After your image downloads, you can use it as your Zoom background.

Use Your Custom Zoom Background

Now that you’ve created your custom background, let’s see what it looks like in Zoom. To do this, open the Zoom client on your Windows 10 PC or Mac. Click the Settings gear icon at the top right.

In the settings window, click “Virtual Background.”

In the “Choose Virtual Background” section, click the plus sign (+) to open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).

Navigate to your custom image on your computer and select it. Once it’s added to Zoom, it will appear in the background of all your video calls.

Browse our curated list from around the Web. Download your favorite virtual backgrounds and add them to your meetings!

How to change your Zoom Background

It’s easy to change your virtual background to an image – or even a video. Follow the steps below to get started. Pro tip: Update to the latest version of Zoom to see all options and filters.

Download an image or video of your choosing.

Compatible formats include GIF, JPG/JPEG, or PNG. We recommend an image with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a minimum resolution of 1280×720 pixels.

Videos should be MP4 or MOV files with a minimum resolution of 480×360 pixels (360p) and a maximum resolution of 1920×1020 (1080p).

On the desktop app, navigate to Preferences in the settings menu. On the left side menu, go to Background & Filters.

You will then see Virtual Backgrounds, where you can choose from the preloaded options, or upload your own by clicking the plus (+) icon to the right of Video Filters.

You can choose either an image or a video as your background. You’ll see a library of the images and videos you’ve uploaded under Virtual Backgrounds.

To add or change your virtual background during a meeting, click on the upward arrow (^) next to Start/Stop Video. Click Choose Virtual Background, and select any of your backgrounds!

Top 3 tips for the best Zoom Virtual Background results:

Tip 1

Leave “Mirror my video” checked. Words in your background will look backwards to you, but will read normally to the other meeting participants.

Tip 2

For the cleanest results, have a solid color in the background – or better yet, a green screen – so that your virtual background shows up clearly.

Tip 3

Don’t wear clothing the same color as your virtual background. No one wants to be a floating head!

Add some fun to calls with filters and stickers

Set the mood or add levity to calls with filters or stickers. You can access both from either the desktop app, or from within a meeting.

In the desktop app:

• Go to Preferences > Background & Filters
• You’ll see Virtual Backgrounds and Video Filters. Click on Video Filters
• Within Video Filters, you can preview the filters, sticker backgrounds, or stickers that move with you, like a graduation cap, sunglasses, or even transform yourself into a unicorn!

You can also add filters and stickers during a meeting. Click on the upward arrow (^) next to Start/Stop Video. Click Choose Video Filter, and try out a new look.

Touch up your appearance and adjust for low light

If you don’t have the best lighting, or just want to brighten up your appearance, you’ll want to know about the touch up your appearance and lowlight settings.

To access both of these features from the desktop app, follow these simple steps:

• Go to Preferences > Settings
• Click Video in the left side navigation
• Under My Video you’ll see check boxes for both Touch up my appearance and Adjust for low light. Both features will automatically adjust your video, but you can also manually adjust them using the slider

To touch up your appearance or lighting during a meeting, click on the upward arrow (^) next to Start/Stop Video. Click Video Settings, and easily adjust your video on the fly.

In the era of covid-19 quarantine, remote office workers and video callers everywhere are creating Zoom virtual backgrounds to spice up their group face-time. Zoom backgrounds can disguise a messy room, transport you to another beautiful place, or make your colleagues laugh.

In this article, I’ll share 50 examples of Zoom virtual backgrounds that have been created with this Free Zoom Virtual Background Maker tool. I’ll ask explain how you can use this tool to quickly create your own Zoom video or image background.

See updated downloadable Zoom background examples in the gallery beneath the virtual background template.

Nature

Abstract

Funny

Exciting

Cities

Normal

How to Create Your Own Zoom Virtual Background

Anyone can create their own custom virtual background for Zoom calls. To meet the requirements for Zoom video calls, you’ll need to ensure that the file is the right size. Here are the steps to making your own:

Screenshot of a custom Zoom background in Kapwing

1. Create or find the footage. For a professional call, try to find a video clip that doesn’t have a lot of movement, as the motion can be distracting to a video call. You can film the footage yourself or import it into Kapwing from YouTube.
2. Crop to 16:9. Zoom will reject any assets that are too large or that have the wrong aspect ratio. Use Kapwing’s Crop Video or Image tool to make your background smaller than 1920×1080, the maximum size Zoom allows. The Zoom background template already has this size pre-set.
3. [Optional] Add text labels or logos. To create a branded Zoom background, add a text overlay or logo overlay with your own company’s colors, font, and imagery. You can add your name or title to ensure that other call members know who you are.
4. [Optional] Append the reversed video clip for a seamless loop. Zoom virtual backgrounds from videos play on loop during the call, so you want to make sure that there is a smooth transition between the first and last frame of the video. To get this “cinemagraph” effect, upload the original video to Kapwing’s Reverse Video tool, reverse the video in 1x speed, and download the reversed version. Then, go back to the Zoom virtual background maker and create a new scene in the left-hand panel. Upload the original video as the first scene and the reversed video as the second scene. When you play the video preview, notice that the video now loops seamlessly.
5. Download MP4 or JPG. Click publish and wait for Kapwing to process your Zoom background. Then download the MP4 or JPG file to your computer. If you’re not signed in to Kapwing, there will be a small watermark on the output, but you can remove the watermark for free and save your project by signing in.
6. Upload to Zoom. From the Zoom application, you can add a virtual background during a call or before a call. To add a background before a call, click on the Settings gear from the start screen. During a call, click the “^” button next to the “Video” options at the bottom to add a virtual background.

In Settings, find the “Virtual Background” tab. Zoom will show you a preview of what your background selection will look like during a call. There is a library of existing backgrounds, including a photo of space and the Golden Gate Bridge. Click the “+” square icon to upload a custom virtual background, then select the image or video file from your computer.

How to Add an Image, Logo, or Text Box to a Zoom Background

If you have a Zoom background that you want to use, you can use Kapwing to add your own brand or name to the background. First, get a version of your logo with no background. Then, upload the image or video to Kapwing’s Studio.

Note that when you upload the image to Zoom, the preview will look mirrored, but this is correct – other people will see the background flipped. You do not need to flip your image for it to appear correctly during Zoom calls.

Check out this video tutorial for more Zoom background inspiration and another tutorial:

Thanks for reading! I hope that this article helps you make funny, entertaining, and beautiful virtual backgrounds for your video calls. Please check back for more video resources while engaging in remote work and remote learning, and stay safe.

50 Free Zoom Backgrounds

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Julia Enthoven

CEO and co-founder of Kapwing. Here to help you be more creative!

Zoom makes conference calls easier with its simple interface and swift group chat capabilities. One of the best features, though, is the ability to swap out your background for a virtual one. While a lot of users are uploading images from royalty-free websites, you can use your own photos as backgrounds as well. Here’s how to make your own Zoom backgrounds to customize your video calls in a few simple steps.

The odds are, you’ve seen a ton of different virtual backgrounds flooding the internet. If you haven’t used the feature yet, you’ll need to start by downloading Zoom. If you have Zoom already, check that your PC or Mac has Zoom version 4.6.0 installed. If you’re using your iPhone or iPad, you’ll need to have an iPhone 8 or later or a fifth-generation iPad or later, otherwise, the virtual background feature isn’t compatible.

While Zoom recommends using a green screen or a blank white wall for your backdrop, you can still cover up just about any environment with a virtual background. The best images for backgrounds are high-res ones like you can find via a royalty-free image service, such as Pixabay, Unsplash, or Pexels. However, you can easily upload your own photos for your Zoom background and get a satisfying result.

Once you created an account and signed into Zoom, you can change your virtual background with a couple of easy steps. The steps to uploading your own photo don’t differ from uploading royalty-free images:

1. Find a photo you want to use for your Zoom background. Since you’re using your own photo, you can choose whatever you fancy.
2. Log into Zoom and go to Settings.
3. Click the Virtual Background Tab.
4. Select the plus sign (+)

Once you’ve uploaded your photo as a virtual background, the image will stay in your Zoom library for future use. You can always remove the photos there by clicking on the “X” to delete them from your options.

If you’re already in a meeting, you can still change your virtual background during the call, by selecting the up arrow (^) next to the stop video button and clicking on the option that says “Choose Virtual Background.”

I’m partial to my pics of pretty sunsets or a favorite concert, but the options for using your own photos are endless.

If you feel like jazzing up your photos before uploading them to Zoom, you can use free photo editors online to get the look you’re going for.

Why show off your messy living room when you can video chat from the beach or the Starship Enterprise?

Millions of people have taken to the Zoom video chat app to work and study from home during the coronavirus pandemic . And many have discovered a fun little setting that transforms your video background from the room behind you to outer space or the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge. You can even upload a photo to customize your own.

For the most part, Zoom — which has seen a tremendous rise in use as a result of states mandating shelter-in-place and other measures earlier in the year — will hold onto your background image pretty well. It can make for a fun way to express yourself or hide the cluttered room behind you. After all, you may want participants to focus on you, rather than your curio collection.

Get more out of your tech

Just be aware that you do need to make sure your system has the right requirements to change your Zoom background. And if you tend to gesture a lot or rock back in your chair, or a wayward pup or child lands on your lap during your call, your caller will notice breaks in the background. Don’t worry, they’ll resolve shortly. (You should also be aware of potential security issues like Zoombombing during your video chat, and take steps to lock down your Zoom account .)

What’s more fun than beaming into conference calls from outer space?

Screenshot by Alison DeNisco Rayome/CNET

Change your Zoom background on the desktop app

1. In the Zoom app, click your profile in the top right corner, and click Settings.

2. On the menu to the left, click Virtual Background.

3. You’ll see a few default background options provided by Zoom, including an outer space scene or blades of grass. You can choose one of those by clicking on it, and it will automatically change your screen as well. There’s also an option for if you have a green screen and want to use that.

4. If you want to upload a photo to use as your background, on the same Virtual Background Page, click the + icon next to where it says Choose Virtual Background. A box will pop up allowing you to upload a photo from your computer. Click on the one you want, and it will appear alongside the other pictures as an option for you to choose from.

5. To get rid of any photos you upload, tap the X in their top left corner.

Change your Zoom background on the mobile app

1. When you log into your account and join a meeting, tap the three dots at the bottom right of the screen to open the More menu.

2. Tap Virtual Background.

3. Select a background from the default options, or upload your own.

Millions of people have started using Zoom for video conferencing during the pandemic. Many have taken advantage of the custom background feature that allows you to change your video background from the room behind you to literally anything you want. You can choose from a set of pre-set backgrounds or customize and upload your own. This can vary from using a photo of Mars to a bookshelf behind you – the possibilities are literally endless.

The Zoom custom background feature usually works pretty well. You don’t need an expensive green screen setup to get it to work. As long as it can differentiate between your facial features and the background behind you, it will work well. Here is how you can set a custom background in Zoom.

Requirements

Zoom has minimum specification requirements your system will need to meet in order to use the virtual background feature. It does requires a relatively powerful CPU for it to work, especially when you are not using a green screen. The specification requirements are listed on Zoom’s support website.

Set a Virtual Background on Your Desktop

1. Open the Zoom app on your PC / Mac.

2. Click on the Settings icon in the top-right corner. If you can’t see it, click on your profile in the top-right corner and click on Settings.

3. On the left menu, click on Virtual Background.

4. You’ll see a few default background options provided by Zoom. This includes an outer space background and blades of grass. You can choose one of these by simply clicking on it, and your background will automatically change.

If you want to use a custom background photo or video, click on the “+” icon in the top-right corner, and you’ll see two options: “Choose Photo” and “Choose Video.”

Once you choose the photo/video from your system, you’ll see the option to select it alongside the other pictures.

You can also tick the option for “I have a physical green screen” if you have one placed behind you.

5. To get rid of any photos / videos you upload, tap the X in the top-right corner of the media.

Set a Virtual Background on Your Mobile App

Note: you need to be in a meeting to set your virtual background on the mobile app.

1. In the Zoom app, tap the three dots at the bottom right of the screen to open the More menu.

2. Select Virtual Background.

3. Select from the default option or upload your own from your Camera Roll / Gallery.

That’s it! You can now use the Custom background feature during your Zoom meetings. While using a custom background, ensure that your feed isn’t interrupted and that you don’t move much in the screen. If you rock on your chair or someone else comes into your camera frame during the call, this may cause some breaks in the background. While they’ll resolve quickly, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Touch Up My Appearance

Another feature you can use alongside the Custom Background feature is “Touch Up Appearance” offered by Zoom. In other words, this is a beauty filter offered by Zoom. It’s a softening filter, like you’d find on Instagram, Snapchat or your phone’s selfie camera. The camera softens your features, which usually makes for a more aesthetically pleasing look during your video call.

To turn it on, navigate to “Settings -> Video Settings” and check the box for “Touch Up My Appearance.”

You should see the difference in the preview pane once you turn it on.

If you’re a frequent Zoom user and would like to use the platform more efficiently, be sure to check out our list of essential Zoom features you should know and use for better meetings.

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Browse our curated list from around the Web. Download your favorite virtual backgrounds and add them to your meetings!

How to change your Zoom Background

It’s easy to change your virtual background to an image – or even a video. Follow the steps below to get started. Pro tip: Update to the latest version of Zoom to see all options and filters.

Download an image or video of your choosing.

Compatible formats include GIF, JPG/JPEG, or PNG. We recommend an image with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a minimum resolution of 1280×720 pixels.

Videos should be MP4 or MOV files with a minimum resolution of 480×360 pixels (360p) and a maximum resolution of 1920×1020 (1080p).

On the desktop app, navigate to Preferences in the settings menu. On the left side menu, go to Background & Filters.

You will then see Virtual Backgrounds, where you can choose from the preloaded options, or upload your own by clicking the plus (+) icon to the right of Video Filters.

You can choose either an image or a video as your background. You’ll see a library of the images and videos you’ve uploaded under Virtual Backgrounds.

To add or change your virtual background during a meeting, click on the upward arrow (^) next to Start/Stop Video. Click Choose Virtual Background, and select any of your backgrounds!

Top 3 tips for the best Zoom Virtual Background results:

Tip 1

Leave “Mirror my video” checked. Words in your background will look backwards to you, but will read normally to the other meeting participants.

Tip 2

For the cleanest results, have a solid color in the background – or better yet, a green screen – so that your virtual background shows up clearly.

Tip 3

Don’t wear clothing the same color as your virtual background. No one wants to be a floating head!

Add some fun to calls with filters and stickers

Set the mood or add levity to calls with filters or stickers. You can access both from either the desktop app, or from within a meeting.

In the desktop app:

• Go to Preferences > Background & Filters
• You’ll see Virtual Backgrounds and Video Filters. Click on Video Filters
• Within Video Filters, you can preview the filters, sticker backgrounds, or stickers that move with you, like a graduation cap, sunglasses, or even transform yourself into a unicorn!

You can also add filters and stickers during a meeting. Click on the upward arrow (^) next to Start/Stop Video. Click Choose Video Filter, and try out a new look.

Touch up your appearance and adjust for low light

If you don’t have the best lighting, or just want to brighten up your appearance, you’ll want to know about the touch up your appearance and lowlight settings.

To access both of these features from the desktop app, follow these simple steps:

• Go to Preferences > Settings
• Click Video in the left side navigation
• Under My Video you’ll see check boxes for both Touch up my appearance and Adjust for low light. Both features will automatically adjust your video, but you can also manually adjust them using the slider

To touch up your appearance or lighting during a meeting, click on the upward arrow (^) next to Start/Stop Video. Click Video Settings, and easily adjust your video on the fly.

With virtual events and meetings taking center stage for schools (and most businesses) this spring, online video platforms like Zoom have become an essential part of reaching and communicating with both your internal team and current and prospective families.

Seeing the same blank, messy (especially thanks to our new officemates, i.e. our kids and dogs), or boring backdrop can get old. One way to up your virtual event game, hide a messy home in the backdrop and make your virtual team meetings more fun is by using custom virtual backgrounds in Zoom. You can display them behind you for your virtual revisit days, coffee chats, panels, internal meetings, and other virtual events.

Not only do virtual backgrounds keep things interesting and make calls more fun, but they’re also a great way to showcase your school in a creative—and free—way. And all you’ll need is a Zoom account and a picture of your choice (maybe you have a photo from campus you’d like to use, or you can even build your own for free in Canva)

Wondering how to get started?

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create and set up your custom Zoom virtual backgrounds.

How to Create Your Own Zoom Virtual Background

You can use any picture you have on-hand, download one from online, or even use a GIF or design of your own creation as a backdrop in Zoom.

In order to get the best results and make sure your background will upload and display correctly, you’ll need to follow some basic guidelines.

Here are the guidelines you need to follow:

• Make sure your picture format file is a: GIF, JPG/JPEG, or PNG.
• Use the recommended dimension of 1920px by 1080px (minimum 960px, and maximum 1920px) (one easy way to get the right dimensions is to use Canva, which has a pre-set template for virtual backgrounds—here are some templates we created to get you started. You can also create a design to choose your exact design dimensions, upload an image, and scale it perfectly)
• Ensure your file size is under 5 MB (if it’s not, you can use a tool like Squoosh or Website Planet to reduce your file size)

Ready to start creating a virtual Zoon background? Get started with our Canva templates.

How to Add a Virtual Background Before/During a Zoom Meeting

Here are the steps you can follow to set up and start using your virtual background in Zoom.

BEFORE a Zoom Webinar or Meeting:

1. Open your Zoom desktop application

2. Click on settings in the top right corner

3. Click Virtual Background

4. Select one of Zoom’s preset backgrounds, or click the “+” button to upload your own.

On the Fly DURING Your Webinar or Meeting:

1. Log in to your Zoom account/portal.

2. Start your meeting, or click “host a meeting” in the top right corner.

3. On the bottom of your screen, click the ^ arrow next to Stop Video.

4. Click “Choose a Virtual Background.”

5. Make sure the “I have a green screen” box is checked at the bottom of the screen.

6. Select the picture you want to use (the backdrop is automatically applied).

If you haven’t uploaded your image yet, you can click the + button on the right-hand side of the screen and upload one from your computer

7. Return to the meeting (exit out of settings).

Note: to disable the background, you can open up the settings again and choose the “none” option for backgrounds.

For more information on setting up the background for rooms ahead of time, check out Zoom’s guide to setting up backgrounds for different rooms.

Ways to Use Custom Backgrounds at Your School

Here are a couple of ideas of ways your school can use custom backgrounds:

• Have each of your panelists, staff members, or teachers select a different shot of campus, or a picture of their classroom to use as an image.
• Create a custom background with your school colors and logo.
• Create a background with your social media handle to make it easy to connect with students via social media after the event.
• Send out custom backgrounds to families with instructions so they can use them when joining an event or revisit day. This would also be great for a group shot.
• Have students create “school pride” backgrounds as an activity and have everyone vote on their favorite.

Setting up your virtual background will likely only take you a few minutes, but it can have a lasting impact. There are endless ways to use virtual Zoom backgrounds for both internal meetings and external virtual events. You can use them to spread information, brighten up meetings, add some fun to your virtual revisit days, and share more about your campus while you operate virtually.

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In the era of covid-19 quarantine, remote office workers and video callers everywhere are creating Zoom virtual backgrounds to spice up their group face-time. Zoom backgrounds can disguise a messy room, transport you to another beautiful place, or make your colleagues laugh.

In this article, I’ll share 50 examples of Zoom virtual backgrounds that have been created with this Free Zoom Virtual Background Maker tool. I’ll ask explain how you can use this tool to quickly create your own Zoom video or image background.

See updated downloadable Zoom background examples in the gallery beneath the virtual background template.

Nature

Abstract

Funny

Exciting

Cities

Normal

How to Create Your Own Zoom Virtual Background

Anyone can create their own custom virtual background for Zoom calls. To meet the requirements for Zoom video calls, you’ll need to ensure that the file is the right size. Here are the steps to making your own:

Screenshot of a custom Zoom background in Kapwing

1. Create or find the footage. For a professional call, try to find a video clip that doesn’t have a lot of movement, as the motion can be distracting to a video call. You can film the footage yourself or import it into Kapwing from YouTube.
2. Crop to 16:9. Zoom will reject any assets that are too large or that have the wrong aspect ratio. Use Kapwing’s Crop Video or Image tool to make your background smaller than 1920×1080, the maximum size Zoom allows. The Zoom background template already has this size pre-set.
3. [Optional] Add text labels or logos. To create a branded Zoom background, add a text overlay or logo overlay with your own company’s colors, font, and imagery. You can add your name or title to ensure that other call members know who you are.
4. [Optional] Append the reversed video clip for a seamless loop. Zoom virtual backgrounds from videos play on loop during the call, so you want to make sure that there is a smooth transition between the first and last frame of the video. To get this “cinemagraph” effect, upload the original video to Kapwing’s Reverse Video tool, reverse the video in 1x speed, and download the reversed version. Then, go back to the Zoom virtual background maker and create a new scene in the left-hand panel. Upload the original video as the first scene and the reversed video as the second scene. When you play the video preview, notice that the video now loops seamlessly.
5. Download MP4 or JPG. Click publish and wait for Kapwing to process your Zoom background. Then download the MP4 or JPG file to your computer. If you’re not signed in to Kapwing, there will be a small watermark on the output, but you can remove the watermark for free and save your project by signing in.
6. Upload to Zoom. From the Zoom application, you can add a virtual background during a call or before a call. To add a background before a call, click on the Settings gear from the start screen. During a call, click the “^” button next to the “Video” options at the bottom to add a virtual background.

In Settings, find the “Virtual Background” tab. Zoom will show you a preview of what your background selection will look like during a call. There is a library of existing backgrounds, including a photo of space and the Golden Gate Bridge. Click the “+” square icon to upload a custom virtual background, then select the image or video file from your computer.

How to Add an Image, Logo, or Text Box to a Zoom Background

If you have a Zoom background that you want to use, you can use Kapwing to add your own brand or name to the background. First, get a version of your logo with no background. Then, upload the image or video to Kapwing’s Studio.

Note that when you upload the image to Zoom, the preview will look mirrored, but this is correct – other people will see the background flipped. You do not need to flip your image for it to appear correctly during Zoom calls.

Check out this video tutorial for more Zoom background inspiration and another tutorial:

Thanks for reading! I hope that this article helps you make funny, entertaining, and beautiful virtual backgrounds for your video calls. Please check back for more video resources while engaging in remote work and remote learning, and stay safe.

50 Free Zoom Backgrounds

Related Articles:

Julia Enthoven

CEO and co-founder of Kapwing. Here to help you be more creative!