How to Change Your Background in Zoom

You can change your Zoom background by blurring what’s behind you or choosing a different background.  This can be done before or during a meeting.

Please note: Zoom may change how things look or where options are located. The steps may look slightly different depending on your version of Zoom.

Change your background before joining a meeting

Using your own background? Save your image as a JPG, JPEG, or PNG file before you start.

1. Open Zoom Meeting

2. Before you join the meeting, select Backgrounds

   

3. Choose the background you want to use:
   • To blur your background, select Blur
   • To use one of Zoom’s backgrounds, select the image you like

   • To use your own background, select Add image, then choose an image file from your computer

     

4. Close the settings window, then click Join to enter the meeting

Change your background during a meeting

Using your own background? Save your image as a JPG, JPEG, or PNG file before you start.

1. Click the arrow next to the video camera, located at the bottom of the Zoom window

   

2. Select Video & effects Settings
3. Choose the background you want to use:
   • To blur your background, select Blur
   • To use one of Zoom’s backgrounds, select the image you like

   • To use your own background, select Add image, then choose an image file from your computer

     

      

Having trouble?

If you can't find the background option or the steps look different, don't worry!

Zoom has a helpful video that walks you through the steps: How to Change Background on Zoom: Step-by-Step Guide.  Have a look at the video if you need a little extra help.