
1. Start by opening Zoom and joining or starting the meeting where you want to change your background.
2. Now, click on "Adjust background & effects".
3. Following that, click on "Virtual backgrounds".
4. In the Virtual backgrounds tab, select one of Zoom’s default backgrounds or click the ‘+’ icon to upload a custom image or video.
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How to Change Your Background on Zoom : Step-by-Step Guide
Begin by launching Zoom on your device. Once the app is open, either join an existing meeting or start a new one where you’d like to personalize your video background.

Next, look for the “Adjust background & effects” option within the meeting controls. Clicking this will open the settings panel where you can customize your video appearance.

Within the new panel, navigate to the “Virtual backgrounds” section. This area lets you explore different background options to use during your meeting.

Here in the Virtual backgrounds tab, you can choose from Zoom’s collection of default images. If you’d prefer something unique, simply click the plus (+) button to upload your own image or video to create a custom backdrop.

Thank you for following along with this walkthrough! We hope you found it helpful and are now ready to make your Zoom meetings more engaging with personalized backgrounds.

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FAQs
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Vimal Kumar
Product Operations Associate
Vimal Kumar helps build and grow Supademo’s team and GTM efforts, with a focus on figuring out growth levers and improving product traction.




