Want to hide your messy background in Zoom call?

NumerousZoom applicationusers worldwide dont have any custom backgrounds; they use this feature widely to blur their backgrounds.

In this article, well discuss the process of using the blur effect in the background on Zoom.

Zoom Log in Page

The teleconferencing software has provided the option to unlock the background blur right before joining a meeting.

Lets check out both of these methods available to blur the background in Zoom for PC and Mobile.

OpenZoomand sign in with the needed details.

Backgrounds and Filters on Zoom

Now, hit theSettingsicon found in the windows top-right corner.

In the prefs menu, select theBackground & Filtersoption in the left pane.

TheVirtual Backgroundsection contains multiple images that you might use to cover the background.

Blur the Background in Zoom

In the same section, youll find theBlureffect and hit that effect to apply.

This way, you’re free to apply the blurred background in Zoom just before attending a call.

This method will activate the blurred background in Zoom without declining an ongoing call from PC.

Blur the Background in Zoom

  1. tap on the up arrow right beside the stop video option.

Here, pick the Virtual Backgrounds option, which takes you to a different window.

  1. press the Blur effect option, and voilayour background gets blurred while on a call.

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However, you cannot turn on the feature before attending a call.

The blurred background will work only for the ongoing call session on the Zoom mobile version.

Launch the Zoom on your machine and access to the system.

Stop Video button menu on zoom

In the bottom-right of these controls, choose the three-dots More option.

Here, choose the Blur in the backgrounds section.

Zoom provides three more backgrounds for the users apart from the blur effect discussed in the article.

Select Virtual Background

Try out this feature, and let us know your thoughts about it in the comment section below.

Why can I not use the blur option even after updating the Zoom?

What is the resolution required for Blur Background in Zoom?

Select Blur the Background in Zoom

pen Zoom app on your mobile

Create a new meeting or join a meeting on Zoom mobile

Meeting screen on Zoom mobile

Select the More option from the controls

Select Blur the Background in Zoom mobile