Note: These requirements also apply to the blurred background feature.

Zoom desktop client, version 5.2.0 or higher.

Virtual Background requirements for Zoom desktop client

The blur background feature requires the desktop computer meet the 'Images only without a green screen' requirements, while mobile devices must meet the base requirements for virtual background.

Virtual background without a green screen is not supported when utilizing the desktop client within a virtual environment.

For example, an Intel Core i7-6700 is the 700 model of the 6th generation of i7 processors.

When comparing your processor with the requirements below, the generation of your processor can be determined by the first digit (or two) of the processor number, while the remaining 3 digits are the model number.If you are looking for help with Virtual Background compatibility or troubleshooting, start by checking the list of requirements outlined below to make sure your version and computer or device support this feature. Just as with a virtual background without a green screen, a video virtual background requires more system resources, and thus has higher system requirements.įor guidance on recommended setups to use with the virtual background feature, please refer to the main support article for how to enable and set a virtual background.

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.Īdditionally, instead of a static image, the virtual background feature, with or without a green screen, allows you to select short videos as your virtual background. The 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.

How to add zoom virtual background