Change your background

Modified on Thu, 4 Dec at 7:26 AM

Before a meeting

Guests or those joining from a calendar link, for example, will see a preview of their video before joining the meeting. On the bottom left of your self-view, click 'Background'

To completely blur your background, click Blur background .
To select a pre-uploaded background, click a background.
To add your own custom background, click +.

The suggested minimum resolution for the background image is 1280 pixels by 720 pixels. The image will be automatically resized if it

During a meeting

Click or tap 'Backgrounds & effects' in the 'More' menu on the left-hand side of the meeting room.

To completely blur your background, click Blur background .
To select a pre-uploaded background, click a background.
To add your own custom background, click +.

Select the 'Effects' tab to adjust your video appearance.

Effects include:

Low light correction – Brightens dim lighting
Color correction – Adjusts warmth and balance
Portrait touch up – Smooths appearance naturally
Video enhancer – Sharpens video for a clearer look
Smart zoom – Keeps you centered on screen

Note: Virtual backgrounds are not currently available on iOS devices (iPhone/iPad)

Tip: Use Low Power Mode to temporarily disable effects and save resources. Note that low power mode will automatically be enabled where a user’s hardware and/or network do not support this feature.