We'll get into Zoom desktop later in the article but now let's go over how to use the Zoom app on your iPhone and iPad. Use Zoom Backgrounds & Filters on Your iPhone & iPad

Your video must be in MP4 or MOV file format with a minimum resolution of 480 by 360 pixels and a maximum resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels.If you'd like to create your own video to use as a virtual background: There are also lots of sources for free Zoom video backgrounds online, in which case you don't need to check aspect ratios and resolution. For example, if your aspect ratio is set to 16:9, a ratio of 1280 by 720 pixels or 1920 by 1080 would work. Zoom doesn't have size restrictions for custom virtual backgrounds, but your image should match the aspect ratio of your camera.

Make sure your image has a minimum resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels.If you want to add your own virtual background: You can find lots of zoom background images for free from websites like Unsplash and Pixabay. If you'll be using free Zoom backgrounds or free virtual background for Zoom from a third party, aspect ratios and resolution are already taken care of. Other aspects of your setup will vary, depending on whether you want a background image or video. Making sure your clothing doesn't blend with your background (otherwise, your background image or video will be projected over the areas of your clothing that match your background).Uniform lighting and color (see ' How to Look Good on Zoom & Video Calls' for specific recommendations).You can even purchase a green screen if you don't want to create your own backdrop. Note: using a green screen or solid-colored backdrop will create a cleaner effect with less blurring/light around you while using a background on your iPhone or iPad, but are essential for Zoom Desktop Client.

Setting up a solid-colored background, ideally green.

Some setup for a virtual background is the same regardless of whether you're going to use a still image or a video.

Recommended Setup for Zoom Background Image & Video Zoom version and hardware requirements vary based on whether you want to have a background image or video, and whether or not you have a physical green screen. Zoom lists the requirements in depth for both the Zoom desktop client and mobile app.

How to Use a Zoom Background & Filters on Your Computer.

How to Enable Virtual Backgrounds, Filters & Videos on Your Computer.

How to Use Zoom Backgrounds & Filters on Your iPhone & iPad.

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