{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-change-zoom-background","route":"/learn/how-to-change-zoom-background","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-change-zoom-background","title":"How to Change Zoom Background","h1":"How to Change Zoom Background","description":"Discover step-by-step instructions on how to change your Zoom background effortlessly. Transform your virtual meetings with personalized and creative backgrounds.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Change Zoom Background"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"This guide provides a step-by-step process to change your background in Zoom. Follow these steps to customize your virtual meeting space with an image of your choice, such as 'San Francisco.jpg'."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9jxxmk30065jr0dpcs0llfl/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9jxxmk30065jr0dpcs0llfl/tour","id":"cm9jxxmk30065jr0dpcs0llfl"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Open Zoom App"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Launch the Zoom Desktop or Mobile App and sign in to your account."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Go to Settings (Before Meeting)"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Click the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"gear icon (⚙️)"}]},{"type":"text","value":" on the top-right (Desktop) → Go to "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Background & Effects”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" or "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Virtual Background”"}]},{"type":"text","value":"."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Or During a Meeting"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Click the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“^” arrow next to Stop Video"}]},{"type":"text","value":" → Select "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Choose Virtual Background”"}]},{"type":"text","value":"."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Choose a Default Background"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Zoom offers pre-loaded options like beach, grass, or blur. Just click to apply."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Upload Custom Background"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Click the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“+” icon"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to upload your own image or video background (JPG, PNG, MP4 formats)."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Use “Blur” Option (Optional)"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Select "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Blur”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to keep the focus on you and hide the background without using an image."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Enable Green Screen (If Needed)"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – If you're using a physical green screen, check the box "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“I have a green screen”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" for better effect."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Done"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Your virtual background is now active. It will apply in all future meetings unless changed."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9jxxmk30065jr0dpcs0llfl/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9jxxmk30065jr0dpcs0llfl/tour","id":"cm9jxxmk30065jr0dpcs0llfl"}],"plainText":["How to Change Zoom Background","This guide provides a step-by-step process to change your background in Zoom. 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Just click to apply.\nUpload Custom Background – Click the “+” icon to upload your own image or video background (JPG, PNG, MP4 formats).\nUse “Blur” Option (Optional) – Select “Blur” to keep the focus on you and hide the background without using an image.\nEnable Green Screen (If Needed) – If you're using a physical green screen, check the box “I have a green screen” for better effect.\nDone – Your virtual background is now active. It will apply in all future meetings unless changed."]}