Have some fun on your Zoom calls and change up your virtual background. This video conferencing app has been an asset through this pandemic. We’re all now Zoom devotees using it for work meetings or catch-ups with friends and family. If you didn’t know, you can change the background of Zoom.
No longer do people have to look at your messy background, your kids or a boring white wall. You can change it to a variety of cool backgrounds and show off your personality. Companies all over the world are releasing custom Zoom backgrounds. Here’s a variety of backgrounds including Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, Game of Thrones and Tourism Australia.
How to change your Zoom background
- Click on Download link and go to the website, Twitter or Facebook page where the image is located.
- Choose the photo that you want for your background.
- Right-click on that photo in your browser and save.
- When you open the Zoom app, click your profile in the top right corner, and click Settings.
- On the menu to the left, click Virtual Background.
- You’ll see a few default background options provided by Zoom, but you can also upload a photo to use as your background. Click the + icon next to where it says Choose Virtual Background. A box will pop up allowing you to upload a photo from your computer. Click on the one you want, and it will appear alongside the other pictures as an option for you to choose from.
MOVIE BACKGROUNDS
Disney Princess Zoom Backgrounds
Add some Disney Princess magic to your next video call with these one-of-a-kind Princess backgrounds. There are scenes from your favourite Disney movies including The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Moana. DOWNLOAD
Marvel Movies Zoom Backgrounds
Choose some iconic backgrounds from the Marvel movies including the landscape of Wakanda from Black Panther and images from Thor, Doctor Strange and the Avengers. DOWNLOAD. There’s also Spider-Man, Iron Man and Captain Marvel. DOWNLOAD
Pixar Zoom Backgrounds
Add the magic of Disney and Pixar to your video calls with these fun backgrounds. Choose scenes from Finding Nemo, Toy Story, Inside Out and more. DOWNLOAD
Star Wars Zoom Backgrounds
Have an upcoming video call? Don’t dial-in from your living room or office — send your transmission from somewhere in a galaxy far, far away). There are actually 31 backgrounds you can download including the Millennium Falcon, Imperial Star Destroyer Bridge, Cloud City, Coruscan, Rebel Base and Death Star Ruins. DOWNLOAD
Studio Ghibli Zoom Backgrounds
If you love the Japanese anime movies of Studio Ghibli, download one of their eight backdrops. There’s the streets of Spirited Away, the hat shop in Howl’s Moving Castle, the cherry blossom trees in The Tale of Princess Kaguya, and even a whole screen of Ponyos. Download from their website but be prepared as it’s all in Japanese. DOWNLOAD
Top Gun Zoom Backgrounds
Reckon you’re a top gun. Here are three Zoom Top Gun backgrounds to choose from. DOWNLOAD
Trolls World Tour Zoom Backgrounds
Show your love for the animated sequel with some fun backgrounds. DOWNLOAD
TV SHOW BACKGROUNDS
Game of Thrones Zoom Background
Winter is coming. Reflect that with a Games of Thrones Zoom background from HBO. There’s also HBO backgrounds for HBO TV shows like Succession, Westworld and Sharp Objects. DOWNLOAD
The Good Place Zoom Backgrounds
Whether COVID-19 is making you feel more like Bad Janet rather than Good Janet, here are some backgrounds. DOWNLOAD
Modern Family Zoom Backgrounds
Even if your family isn’t as funny as the ones on Modern Family, download a background while you zoom with your own. DOWNLOAD
Parks and Recreation Zoom Backgrounds
Channel your inner Leslie Knope with some virtual backgrounds from this hilarious show. DOWNLOAD
RuPaul’s Drag Race Zoom Backgrounds
Act like a Queen with these backgrounds for all of your “werk from home”. DOWNLOAD
Schitt’s Creek Zoom Backgrounds
Love this cult TV show? “Seriously David?” Then choose one of the four backgrounds DOWNLOAD
Simpsons Zoom Background
Take a seat in the iconic living room of the Simpsons with this Zoom background from Fox Studios. DOWNLOAD
Sesame Street Zoom Backgrounds
This Zoom meeting is brought to you by the letter Z and the numbers 1,2 & 3 on Sesame Street. DOWNLOAD
Star Trek Picard Zoom Backgrounds
Show your Star Trek pride with these Star Trek backgrounds. DOWNLOAD
The Walking Dead Zoom Backgrounds
With empty streets, it kinda does feel like this zombie drama. Download Zoom backgrounds for The Walking Dead. DOWNLOAD
Westworld Zoom Backgrounds
Escape from reality with the dystopian sci-fi western. Download Zoom backgrounds for Westworld. DOWNLOAD
COMICS & VIDEO GAME BACKGROUNDS
DC Comics Zoom Backgrounds
DC Comics has assembled a collection of virtual backgrounds representing some of your favourite places within the DC Universe. DOWNLOAD.
Final FantasyZoom Backgrounds
Can’t get enough of playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake? Download the Zoom backgrounds. DOWNLOAD
Super Mario Odyssey
No one’s judging you for playing hours and hours of Super Mario. Download the Zoom backgrounds. DOWNLOAD
TRAVEL BACKGROUNDS
Disney World & Disneyland Zoom Backgrounds
Wish you were in the happiest place on earth and not in your home? Choose from a range of virtual backgrounds featuring Disney Parks locations from around the world. DOWNLOAD
Smarter Travel Zoom Backgrounds
Choose from some stunning locations around the globe including the Amalfi Coast, Madrid and Santorini. DOWNLOAD
Tourism Australia Zoom Backgrounds
Travel across Australia might be on hold for now but here are 13 stunning backdrops to use in your Zoom meetings to keep the spirit of travel alive. DOWNLOAD
Uncommon Caribbean Zoom Backgrounds
Choose from a variety of Caribbean scenes from Antigua, Barbados and the Bahamas and other beautiful spots to liven up your Zoom meeting. DOWNLOAD
United Airways Zoom Backgrounds
Calling all aviation fans and travellers! Choose a United Airways themed background. From the lounge to the cockpit, choose a photo to inspire future travel. DOWNLOAD
Wilderness Society Zoom Backgrounds
Choose from a variety of images and seamless video loops from The Wilderness Society, an American organisation whose mission is to protect wilderness areas. DOWNLOAD
OTHER BACKGROUNDS
Conference Call Zoom Bingo
Need something to keep you alert during work Zoom calls? Make your own Conference Call Bingo screen using Canva. DOWNLOAD
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