

Assuming you cannot use a virtual background without a green screen, the next best option is to use a green screen.

In an effort to check if your machine is compatible for virtual background without a green screen, you'll need to check the Zoom system requirements. There are a lot of you out there who can't partake in the virtual background shenanigans because your machine isn't compatible without a green screen. If it's not compatible for the virtual background without a green, not to worry, if this is the case for you, then you'll simply want to acquire an actual green screen to use the effect.

You'll want to check the Zoom system requirements for virtual backgrounds to check if your device is compatible. If it looks like the background is bleeding onto your face, this means that your computer or device is not compatible to use Zoom virtual background without a green screen. Click Here if you'd like for us to create a professional Zoom virtual background for you. Or you can upload your own virtual background by clicking the plus icon and selecting to add an image or a virtual background. Zoom will provide you with a few sample backgrounds to use as well as the Blur background effect. Now, jump inside Zoom, click on the Video Settings at the bottom of your screen, then click on to Backgrounds and Filters to enter the Virtual Backgrounds gallery.

You'll also want to enable the Virtual Filters option as well. Make sure both the Virtual Background button as well as the Allow Use of Videos for Virtual Backgrounds button are enabled. Once logged into your account on a browser window, click on Account Settings, then click on In Meeting Advanced and scroll down. We recommend creating a free Zoom account so you can access these features, including the virtual background options. Now in order to use the virtual background effect, you'll need to ensure the options have been turned on inside your Zoom account.
