During a Zoom meeting, click the arrow next to Stop Video and click Choose Virtual Backgroundto change or turn off your Zoom background. Select one of Zoom's default background images or click the + icon to upload your own photo.
In rare cases, though, a physical, monochrome green screen may be required as a background on significantly older devices so that the actual background can also be replaced by the image. In the left-hand menu, click Virtual Background. Crop background images to fit your camera’s size ratio - for a 16:9 camera ratio, 1280x720 or 1920x1080 pixel images are optimal.Īs a rule, virtual backgrounds can be used with Zoom without problems with newer devices - whether PCs, notebooks, smartphones, or tablets.Avoid clothing the same color as your virtual or physical background.If you want to display text in the background, uncheck the “Flip my video” option.If you are using a physical green screen, place it close behind you.If possible, use a physical background that is high-contrast and a solid color (such as a uniform wall color).
An LED ring light is ideal for ensuring even lighting. To get your Zoom background just right, follow these simple tips:
