Download the Zoom Mac or Windows app. Open the application, sign in, and click your profile picture, followed by the Settings link in the drop-down menu. Head over to the Virtual Background tab ...

There are no size limitations on background images, but Zoom recommends aligning image size with your camera's aspect ratio. If you're unsure, you can't go wrong with a 1280 by 720 pixel image.

Zoom has become the go-to video platform for remote calls, online classes, and social distancing parties. Creative users figured out how to spice up their calls by changing their backgrounds.

Changing your background in a Zoom call is easy, and it doesn't take as much effort as cleaning your office or room. You've likely noticed your coworkers using virtual backgrounds like outer space ...

All three sites let you search for whatever you like, download it for free, and upload it on Zoom. Most importantly, make sure whatever background you choose isn’t distracting.

How well Zoom distinguishes you and applies the background correctly appears to be both a function of your webcam and your computer’s processor: The better they are, the more accurate the result.

As for sizing, Zoom backgrounds display in 16:9 and you’ll want to find images that fit those dimensions perfectly—otherwise Zoom adds black bars around the image.

To get started using Zoom's virtual background feature without a physical green screen, you'll need to have a PC with Zoom version 5.2.0 or higher, or a Mac with Zoom version 4.6.0 or higher.

Your email has been sent Your Zoom background may not make you look as professional as you think Published November 3, 2020 Written by R. Dallon Adams ...