In this guide, you will learn How to Change Zoom Background on Chromebook.
If anything gained the most benefits during the COVID-19 Pandemic all around the world, that is Zoom.
Probably one of the highest-earning apps during the lockdown.
In just a year this app crosses TikTok and became the most downloaded app on iOS.
At the current time, this app is more popular than Microsoft Teams, Skype, Meet, etc.
Also, huge credit goes to Zoom for providing its services in business meetings and transactions.
Customize Zoom Background
Before making a conference call, navigate to Zoom Settings and select the Background & Filters tab. From there, add a custom background or opt for built-in ones.
During Zoom meetings, right-click on the video call interface and select Virtual Backgrounds. Now, choose your preferred background during meetings.
How to use virtual backgrounds on Chromebook?
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Heed the instruction below in order to learn how to use virtual backgrounds on Chromebook.
Step1: Download Visual Effects for Google Meet
I am sure you are aware of the fact that Google Meet doesn’t allow you to add effects while you are on a video call.
But Thanks to Visual Effects we can now add virtual effects on Google Meet Video Call.
- Open Chrome Web Store and look for ‘Visual Effects for Google Meet‘.
- Upon finding it, download and install it.
Step 2: Create a Meeting on Google Meet:
Head over to the Google Meet website and Start a new Meeting.
You will see a new panel on the left side of the screen.
Scroll down > ‘Green Screen’ and click ‘Upload Background’.
After selecting the background, click the ‘Green Screen’.
Step 3: Show Zoom windows during screen share:
Head over to the Zoom Website and log in.
After that, Click ‘My Account’.
Settings > ‘In Meeting (Basic)’.
Enable ‘Show Zoom windows during screen share’.
Step 4: Start a Zoom meeting:
Open Zoom and log in with your credentials. Make sure that Google Meet is running in the background.
Next Start a ‘Meeting’ > ‘Share Screen’.
Select the ‘Google Meet’ tab and click ‘Share’.
How to Change your Zoom Background from Settings:
Zoom offers a lot of customization options so, that users can use and see it the way they want.
One of the main customizations is changing the background. Looking at the same color and background every day causes boredom.
That’s why Zoom allows users to change backgrounds anytime they want.
Today we will guide Windows OS users on how to change the Zoom background on a Laptop.
The procedure is simple and straight. The reason, why we can’t change the Virtual Background of Zoom on Chrome, is given below.
The basic condition is Zoom must be installed on your computer. if you didn’t install it yet! Visit Zoom.us and install it for Chromebook from there.
After installing the app, you need to signup if you didn’t yet! Sign in to the zoom account user ID and Password
- Click on your profile picture then navigate to the settings.
- Click on the Virtual Background Tab at the left menu bar.
- Select one of Zoom’s defaults or upload your own image. This option can be seen in the Virtual Background tab.
- (Users who are unable to see the virtual background tab on Zoom software, have to Log into Zoom Web. Go to Settings and toggle on the virtual background tab.)
To add your own image or video, click the Add “+” icon to upload from your computer. If you have a green screen set-up, you can select that option.
How to Change Zoom Background During Meeting
Time for a meeting but your room is looking like a mess! Don’t worry Zoom even allows you to change the background during the Meeting too. After joining a meeting here’s how you can change your Zoom Background.
- Right-click on your Zoom Desktop video conference screen.
- Select the Virtual Backgrounds option.
- Choose the background from the available options and it will change instantly.
- Or, click on the Add icon to add your own background image from the computer.
Remember to add the background to your Zoom Video, your background must be of a plain color. Just like the passport picture. Otherwise, the background can spoil your video and make it look worst.
Why you can’t Change Zoom Background on Chromebook?
The most prominent reason why you can’t change the Zoom Background on Chromebook is the low CPU. Laptops and Desktops with Windows or MacOS have powerful CPUs that can meet the requirements of Zoom.
In simple words, Zoom is a high-end app that requires high-end specifications. As Compared to Zoom, Chromebooks are too weak. That’s the Zoom team has developed Zoom for Chrome OS individually. Zoom Virtual background options are disabled for Chromebooks straight away.
Change Zoom Background on Android Phone.
Zoom Background change is easier on smartphones as compared to computers. Just a few taps and you can select your favorite background.
- Launch the Zoom app on your iPhone.
- Sign in to the app if you didn’t yet!
- Join a meeting or start a new one by yourself.
- Tap the three dots at the bottom right to open the More menu and select Virtual Background.
- Select one of Zoom’s defaults or upload your own.
That’s all on how to change Zoom Background. Sorry to the ChromeOS users as they can’t experience this feature. This whole tutorial went to the offtopic. Because we thought if Chromebook users can’t change Zoom Background then let the other do.