{"id":37769,"date":"2021-07-11T13:06:07","date_gmt":"2021-07-11T20:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=37769"},"modified":"2022-08-16T14:18:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T21:18:58","slug":"how-to-change-your-zoom-background-with-picsart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-zoom-background-with-picsart\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your Zoom Meeting Background"},"content":{"rendered":"

By now, we\u2019ve all probably seen a friend, family member or coworker take a video call at the beach or in front of the Eiffel Tower. While we might have been fooled for a second into thinking that person was really there, it all clicked: that person wasn\u2019t actually dialing in from Cancun or Paris; it was just a custom zoom background.<\/span><\/p>\n

As many of us around the world continue to work from home, it might be time for us to switch things up with a new background or even a rotation of various ones to use throughout the week.<\/span>
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After all, a little change certainly never hurts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Kind of Background Should I Use?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Obvious Choice: Your Favorite Destination\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Landscape and cityscape images from your personal library of travel photos are great options for a Zoom background and not just because they are literal backdrops. Travel photos are also ideal because they contain large graphic elements like buildings, monuments, mountains, and shorelines. Since these sizeable elements aren\u2019t as visually distracting as intricate details, this means that a landscape background won\u2019t take away from the conversation going on in the foreground. Instead, the image will set the scene, transporting the meeting to an idyllic stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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By Baley Zindel on Unsplash<\/span><\/h6>\n

Your Space, Just Tidier<\/b><\/h3>\n

When you\u2019ve just finished cleaning up your workspace, snap a photo of it \u2014 preferably of the wall behind where you usually take your video calls. Then, if you happen to have to take a call but haven\u2019t had a chance to tidy up in a while, you can use that photo as your Zoom background. Our bet is that no one will even know the difference, but if someone does catch on, don\u2019t panic. You\u2019ll be the hero of the meeting when you explain the ingenuity behind this little trick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"By Jarek Saborski on Unsplash<\/span><\/b><\/h6>\n

House Swap\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

In stock photo banks, you can find tons of images of swanky mansions and hip minimalist lofts. So what if you don\u2019t actually live there? Try out your would-be dream house as a Zoom background and see how it feels. If anyone asks about your palatial digs, you can share your new expertise and help them create a background of their own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Custom Graphic<\/b><\/h3>\n

Create a stunning wallpaper in just a couple of seconds by selecting a photograph or ready-made pattern from the Picsart image bank and dropping it onto a blank canvas. Look for graphics with big elements and clean lines, so that the image won\u2019t interfere with a viewer\u2019s ability to understand what you\u2019re saying during a call. Avoid busy prints or images that contain people, cartoon characters, text, or stickers. After all, you deserve to be the center of attention when you\u2019re presenting on-screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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By Andrew Ridley on Unsplash<\/span><\/b><\/h6>\n

Sign of the Times\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

<\/b>Over the last couple of years, many of us have learned how to hold an event at home \u2014 from work gatherings to book launches and even weddings. In the background of these special kinds of calls, try using an event poster that features the name or theme of the event. Include a logo if it\u2019s corporate or an abstract design if it\u2019s a more laid-back event. This is also a great option for celebrating holidays and causes. For example, you can create a company-wide Pride month background and share it with your team to use during June. Or, if you happen to partner with a particular non-profit, you can create <\/span>an eye-catching poster<\/span><\/a> to raise awareness about that organization, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Do I Make a Zoom Background in Picsart?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Step 1: <\/b>Choose the right canvas size. A Zoom background has a 16:9 aspect ratio, and Picsart has a canvas just that size, so you won\u2019t need to measure anything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2: <\/b>Decide what kind of background you want to make and head over the \u201cPhotos\u201d option in the left-hand menu. Search for the type of background you\u2019re looking for using keywords like \u201clandscape\u201d or \u201cpattern.\u201d You can also get more specific and search for certain cities, themes, or colors. We found the fancy living space image above by searching \u201cmodern house.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pro Tip: This is also a great way to <\/span>resize a photo<\/span><\/a> from your personal library. Upload your picture by clicking on \u201cMy Photos\u201d above the search bar and then the gray \u201cUpload\u201d button down at the bottom of the toolbar. Remember to choose a high-resolution photo so that it won\u2019t look grainy in full-screen. Once you\u2019ve uploaded your photo, stretch or compress it to fit the 16:9 canvas by pulling at the corners instead of the top, bottom, or sides. Using the corners maintains the ratios of your photo and avoids any potential distortion. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 3: <\/b>Export your design using the blue button in the top right-hand corner of the screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Do I Change the Background Setting on Zoom?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Step 1: <\/b>Make sure Zoom\u2019s Virtual Background Feature Is Enabled<\/span><\/p>\n

To enable the Virtual Background feature:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Sign in to Zoom in a web browser, not in the desktop or smartphone app.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Click \u201cSettings\u201d and choose \u201cIn Meeting (Advanced)\u201d from the list. We\u2019ve highlighted this option in blue in the image below. Then, as you scroll through the in-meeting options, you\u2019ll find the toggle to turn on virtual backgrounds and the check box for allowing the use of video backgrounds as well. Pull the toggle to the right to enable custom background image use and check the box below if you want to someday add video content as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Step 2: <\/b>Enable Your Virtual Background During a Meeting<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. In preparation for your meeting, go to your preferences once you have the desktop application open. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      2. Add all the virtual backgrounds that you want by selecting \u201cVirtual Background\u201d from the menu and then clicking on the plus sign to add image files saved on your computer. <\/span><\/p>\n

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      3. Then, once in your meeting, click on the little arrow next to the camera option. A menu will pop up. Select \u201cChoose Virtual Background…\u201d to apply one of the images that you added in the previous step. <\/span><\/p>\n

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      Create at the Speed of Culture<\/a><\/i> <\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Picsart is a photo and video editing platform and creative community. A top 20 most downloaded app worldwide with over 150 million monthly active users, its AI-powered tools enable creators of all levels to design, edit, draw, and share content anywhere. The platform has amassed one of the largest open-source content collections in the world, including photos, stickers, backgrounds, templates, and more. Used by consumers, marketers, content creators and businesses<\/a>, Picsart tools fulfill both personal and professional design needs. Picsart has collaborated with major artists and brands like BLACKPINK, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Warner Bros. Entertainment, iHeartMedia, Cond\u00e9 Nast, and more. Download the app or start editing on web <\/a>today, and upgrade to Gold<\/a> for premium perks!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Alert, alert! We have some very important information that is guaranteed to improve your working-from-home experience ten-fold. Hint: It involves something we\u2019ve all been doing a lot more of lately\u2026 Zoom video conferencing!\u00a0<\/p>\n

      Zoom video conferencing is awesome for a lot of reasons. There\u2019s the obvious: You can chat face-to-face with nearly anyone in the world while in sweatpants (business on top, of course ?). But, there\u2019s another key game-changer that you might be in the dark about that sets Zoom above the rest: their virtual background feature.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":37782,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"How to Change Your Zoom Background With PicsArt","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"There are hundreds of Zoom backgrounds for you to choose from in Picsart, ranging from nature to galaxy to home 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