Using Zoom Virtual Background

The Zoom Virtual Background feature allows you to display an image or video as your background during a Zoom meeting, which can provide you with more privacy or a consistent and professional look for a presentation. Learn how to upload your own image as a virtual background.

Before you start

Depending on the device you are joining the meeting with, you can use the Virtual Background feature with or without the use of a green screen behind you, with the system requirements being higher for virtual background without a green screen.
To prepare to use Zoom, access your Stevens Zoom account and install the Zoom desktop client, which offers the best available Zoom experience

Changing the Virtual Background using Zoom desktop client on your computer

Step 1: Make sure your computer meets the system requirements for Virtual Background

Step 2: Open the Zoom desktop client

Step 3: Select your profile picture in the upper right corner

Step 4: Select Settings

Zoom profile icon in top right corner. Drop down bar appears when clicked

Step 5: Select Background & Effects

Step 6: Click on an image to select the desired virtual background

Background & filters settings option, video screen will appear with different background options smaller underneath your video

Step 7: Optional: Add your own image by clicking + and choosing Add Image or Add Video.

Note: You can download and use Stevens-themed Zoom backgrounds from the Stevens Brand and Graphics Standards page.

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