{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-change-the-background-on-zoom","route":"/learn/how-to-change-the-background-on-zoom","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-change-the-background-on-zoom","title":"How to Change the Background on Zoom","h1":"How to Change the Background on Zoom","description":"Discover how to easily change your Zoom background with our step-by-step guide. Enhance your virtual meetings and express your personality today!","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Change the Background on Zoom"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Follow these step-by-step instructions to change your background on Zoom. 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On mobile, tap "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“More” → “Meetings.”"}]}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Select “Background & Effects”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – In settings, click on "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Background & Effects”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" or "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Virtual Background.”"}]}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Enable Virtual Backgrounds"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – If prompted, "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"download the Zoom virtual background package"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to activate the feature."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Choose a Default Background"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Zoom provides a few built-in backgrounds like beach, office, or grass — click any to apply."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Upload Custom Background (Optional)"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Click the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“+” icon"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to upload your own image or video as a virtual background."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Preview and Adjust"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Check your "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"video preview"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to see how the background looks. Make sure you have "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"good lighting"}]},{"type":"text","value":" for best results."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Close Settings and Join/Continue Meeting"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Once applied, close the settings — your new background will now appear live in meetings."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmai70vvl001ml40do8hfs8gn/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmai70vvl001ml40do8hfs8gn/tour","id":"cmai70vvl001ml40do8hfs8gn"}],"plainText":["How to Change the Background on Zoom","Follow these step-by-step instructions to change your background on Zoom. This guide will help you navigate through the necessary settings to choose your preferred background.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmai70vvl001ml40do8hfs8gn/tour","Open Zoom App – Launch the Zoom desktop or mobile app and log into your account.\nGo to Settings – On desktop, click the gear icon (⚙️) at the top right. On mobile, tap “More” → “Meetings.”\nSelect “Background & Effects” – In settings, click on “Background & Effects” or “Virtual Background.”\nEnable Virtual Backgrounds – If prompted, download the Zoom virtual background package to activate the feature.\nChoose a Default Background – Zoom provides a few built-in backgrounds like beach, office, or grass — click any to apply.\nUpload Custom Background (Optional) – Click the “+” icon to upload your own image or video as a virtual background.\nPreview and Adjust – Check your video preview to see how the background looks. Make sure you have good lighting for best results.\nClose Settings and Join/Continue Meeting – Once applied, close the settings — your new background will now appear live in meetings."]}