Before the Meeting (Desktop App):
- Open Zoom:
- Launch the Zoom desktop application on your computer.
- Sign In:
- Sign in to your Zoom account if you haven’t already.
- Access Settings:
- Click on your profile picture or initials in the top-right corner.
- Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
- Navigate to Virtual Background:
- In the left sidebar, click on the “Virtual Background” option.
- Choose or Upload a Background:
- You will see a selection of default background options.
- To use one of these, click on it. To upload your own, click on the “+” icon.
- Choose a file from your computer to set as the background.
- Adjust and Preview:
- Zoom will show a preview of your selected background. Adjust the settings as needed.
- Ensure you have proper lighting for the best background experience.
- Enable Virtual Background:
- Check the box that says “I have a green screen” if you have one, or select the appropriate background setting based on your environment.
- Join or Start a Meeting:
- Now, when you join or start a meeting, your selected background will appear.
During a Meeting (Desktop App):
- Join a Meeting:
- Join a Zoom meeting as you normally would.
- Access Virtual Background:
- Click on the “^” (caret) button next to the “Stop Video” icon in the meeting toolbar.
- Choose or Upload a Background:
- Select “Choose Virtual Background” from the menu.
- Follow steps 5-7 from the “Before the Meeting” section above to select or upload a background.
- Preview and Apply:
- Preview the background and click “Apply” to use it during the meeting.
Note:
- Ensure your system meets the requirements for virtual backgrounds. Using a physical green screen can improve the quality of virtual backgrounds.
- Some older computers may not support virtual backgrounds or may experience performance issues.