Do you want to have an interesting background when you are having a meeting in Zoom? If so, you are able to use virtual background. But, how to set it? And where are zoom virtual backgrounds stored on the computer?
Where Are Zoom Virtual Backgrounds Saved in PC
When we tried to search information about where Zoom virtual backgrounds are saved in the PC, the thing that we found is about Zoom random virtual background and in this explanation includes the folder of images. You can read the explanation below.
When a background image is chosen, Zoom will create a copy in its preferences folder and use that as your virtual background. For Zoom random virtual backgrounds, you are able to begin by putting all your background images in a single folder, for instance: ~/Pictures/Zoom/Backgrounds/.
After that, you have to follow the instructions of Zoom for using virtual background and choose one of the images from your background folder. Your background image will be copied into ~/Library/Application Support/zoom.us/data/VirtualBkgnd_Custom. You may see that there are some files already so you are able to find the file that corresponds to the image that you just added and copy the name.
You are able to explore the folder of Zoom app file on your PC to find the virtual backgrounds.
What is Virtual Background on Zoom?
On Zoom, the virtual background feature permits you to be able to show an image or video during Zoom meetings as your background. If you have images or videos that you like and you want to make them as a virtual background on your zoom when you are attending a zoom meeting, you can upload them as your virtual background.
What is The Recommended Setup to Set a Virtual Background on Zoom?
If you want to have the best virtual background effect, it is recommended for you to use a solid color background and even it is better if it is green. If you need a physical green screen, you are able to get the physical green screens from Amazon or Webaround.
It is also recommended for you to have higher quality cameras so that you will have a better virtual background. Also, using uniform lighting and color is recommended and you have to make sure that you do not wear clothing which has the same color as the virtual background.
The Size of Background Image and Background Video in Zoom
If you wonder about the size of the image, there are no size restrictions when you add your own virtual backgrounds. However, it is recommended for you to crop the image to be able to match the aspect ratio of your camera before you upload it. Let’s take an example. If you set your camera to 16:9, an image of 1280 by 720 pixels or 1920 by 1080 pixels can work well.
You may not be sure about the aspect ratio of your camera. If so, you are able to use a background image with a minimum resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels. You are able to browse some of the virtual backgrounds Zoom which has gathered. Alternatively, you are able to use these sources for other royalty-free images such as Unsplash, Pixabay and Pexels.
How about background video? If you want to use a video as a background such as an mp4 or MOV file, the minimum resolution of your video is 480 by 360 pixels (360p) and the maximum resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels (1080p).
The Steps to Enable Virtual Background on Zoom
Before we explain to you how to enable the virtual background feature for all users in the account, it is important for you to know that you have to sign out of the Zoom desktop client back in so that the Virtual Background can take effect.
Here, we have the steps that you can follow to enable the Virtual Background feature for all users in the account.
- The first thing that you have to do is to sign in to the Zoom web portal as an administrator with permission to be able to edit account settings.
- After that, when you are in the navigation menu, you have to click on the Account Management and then choose Account Settings.
- Then, when you are in the Meeting tab, you have to navigate to the Virtual Background option that you can find under the In Meeting (Advanced) section. Then, you have to verify that the setting is enabled. It is important for you to know that if you find that the setting is disabled, you have to click the toggle to enable it. If you see there is a verification dialog showing, you have to choose Turn On to verify the change.
Do you want to make this setting mandatory for all users in your account? If so, you are able to click on the lock icon and then you have to click on the Lock to confirm the setting. You are also able to check Allow Use Of Videos For Virtual Backgrounds and then Save to confirm the change. It is done to give your users access to video virtual backgrounds.
You are also able to check Allow Users to Upload Custom Backgrounds.And then, you can choose Save to confirm the change. So, it can give your users access to be able to upload their own virtual backgrounds in addition to the backgrounds currently uploaded. Another option that you can do is to click Manage Virtual Background to upload default background images which are available for users. It is important for you to know that the users need to have client or app version 5.1.1 or higher so that they are able to see the background images that you upload.
The Steps to Use Virtual Background in Zoom
To use a virtual background on Zoom, you are able to follow the steps below.
- First, you have to sign in to the Zoom desktop client.
- Then, you have to click on your profile picture and you must click on Settings.
- Here, you have to choose the virtual background.
- Then, you can check the part saying I Have A Green Screen if you have a physical green screen set up. Then, you are able to check on your video to choose the right color for the green screen.
- Now, click on an image to choose the virtual background that you want or add your own image by clicking + and choosing if you want to upload an image or a video. If you are prompted, you have to click on Download to download the package for virtual background without a green screen.
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