Follow the ‘Virtual Background’ option on the left side of the screen.

Select ‘Preferences’ to open the Zoom settings window.

On desktop: Open the application and click on ‘’ beside the Apple icon in your menu bar. How to Add a Background to Zoomĭownload the Zoom application to your desktop computer or mobile device. Have a favorite spot on campus you want us to include? Use #NUexperience on social media to let us know. Simply download the backgrounds you like, then add them to your Zoom account. Follow the instructions below to add a view from Northeastern’s global network as you teach and learn from home.Ĭhoose from multiple scenes.

Click the 'None' image in the images section OR if desired, select another image to use as your background.Bring campus to your computer with custom Zoom backgrounds for your online get-togethers.

To turn off the virtual background, or select a different image: Note: The next time you connect to Zoom, the background you chose will still be active.

The image will be added to the grid of image choices, and replace your current background.

Browse to the folder you saved your background image in, and select the image OR Browse to a folder with your own saved photos, and select the image.

Click the '+' symbol at the top right corner of the images section.

Click 'Choose Virtual Background.' to open the virtual background settings menu.

While in a meeting, click the 'up arrow' next to the camera start/stop video icon.

To use the virtual zoom background for your zoom meetings: Note: If you are downloading an image from the internet, you should ensure you have permission to use the image, or that it is free for general use.

To download a virtual zoom background image: If you wish, you can use any of the following University of Regina Virtual Zoom Backgrounds during a Zoom meeting.

Select location under 'This PC' if desired.

Right-Click the image you wish to download.

Instructions are provided below on how to update your background in Zoom to show a virtual background behind you during a Zoom meeting, instead of showing the room that you are in. Zoom Backgrounds Zoom Virtual BackgroundsĪny photo or image that you own or have rights to can be used as a Zoom background.

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