How to Blur Background in Zoom
Follow these steps to blur the background during your Zoom meetings. This guide will help you navigate through the options in the Zoom application to enable the blur effect for your video background. Ensure that your Zoom application is updated to the latest version for these settings to be available.
Open Zoom App – Launch the Zoom Desktop App (Windows/Mac) or Mobile App (Android/iOS) and sign in to your account.
Join or Start a Meeting – You can either host a new meeting or join an existing one to set up the blur background.
Click the Up Arrow (Desktop) – On the bottom-left next to the “Stop Video” button, click the small up arrow (↑).
Select “Choose Virtual Background” – A new settings window will open.
Choose “Blur” Option – In the list of backgrounds, click on the “Blur” effect. This will instantly blur your background and keep your face in focus.
On Mobile (Android/iOS):
Tap “More (⋯)” during a meeting.
Tap “Background & Effects” or “Virtual Background”.
Select “Blur” from the list.
Enable Video if Disabled – If your video is off, turn it on to see the blur effect in action.
Done – Your background is now blurred, giving a clean, distraction-free look in the meeting.
