Zoom Virtual Background system requirements

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. 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 the virtual background without a green screen.

Additionally, 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. Just as with a virtual background without a green screen, a video virtual background requires more system resources and thus has higher system requirements.

For guidance on recommended setups to use with the virtual background feature, refer to the main support article for how to set a virtual background.

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.

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System requirements for virtual backgrounds

Windows

Image only without a green screen

Note: These requirements also apply to the blurred background feature. Learn more about checking your system requirements for the blur background feature.

Image only with a green screen

Video without a green screen

Video with a green screen

macOS

Image only without a green screen

Note: These requirements also apply to the blurred background feature. Learn more about checking your system requirements for the blur background feature.

Image only with a green screen

Video without a green screen

Video with a green screen

Sending HD video when using Virtual Background

When using Virtual Background without a green screen, your outgoing video resolution is capped at 720p. To achieve 1080p when using Virtual Background without a green screen, you must meet the HD video guidelines and the following system requirements:

Linux

Image only with a green screen

Image only without a green screen

Note: These requirements also apply to the blurred background feature. Learn more about checking your system requirements for the blur background feature.

Android

Note: These requirements also apply to the blurred background feature. Learn more about checking your system requirements for the blur background feature.

iOS

Note: These requirements also apply to the blurred background feature. Learn more about checking your system requirements for the blur background feature.

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