Design Custom Zoom Backgrounds with Canva
How to create Zoom Backgrounds
In a Zoom meeting, Virtual Background allows you to display an image or video as your background, allowing for greater privacy and a more professional appearance of the presentation. You can use the virtual background feature with or without the green screen behind you, depending on the device you’re joining the meeting with, and the system requirements are higher for the virtual background without the green screen.
Still Backgrounds
A static background is a steady or non-moving image that can be used as a backdrop or setting. In contrast to dynamic or animated backdrops, which move or alter over time, a still background is permanent and unchangeable. So here’s a step-by-step tutorial for creating your own still background.
Search for Canva on your website, then log in or set up an account if you don’t already have one.
Use the search bar on Canva’s homepage to type in Zoom background, and Canva will present you with a variety of layouts to pick from.
After you’ve chosen your zoom background, you may now adjust it to your liking.
If you want to add your own image, click on the upload option on the left side of your screen and upload your images.
You can now download your customized Zoom background once you’ve completed the settings.
You can now use it as your zoom background by opening the zoom application on your computer and going to settings, then clicking the “+” button in the background settings to upload the zoom background you generated in Canva.
Video Backgrounds
A visual backdrop with moving content can draw a visitor’s attention and make every site look sleek and modern. So here’s a step-by-step tutorial for creating your own video backdrops.
- You can incorporate any video into your design. You can add one from the Videos or Uploads tabs.
- The new video will be layered on top of the current parts. Right-click on the video and select Properties.
- Set Video as Background or Replace Background are the options. Setting the video as a background will bring all existing features to the forefront.
Animated Backgrounds
Animated backgrounds are an excellent technique to capture your audience’s interest. While static backdrops might be clear and easy, dynamic backgrounds help bring the video to life. They may assist you in transforming your dull background into something fascinating and attention-grabbing. So here’s a step-by-step tutorial for creating your own animated backdrops.
Go to Canva, create a new account, and click Create Design; Set the custom dimensions to 1280 x 720 pixels.
Click on the elements and scroll until you see stickers. Stickers are animated gifs that you can add to your design.
Click on the gif that you would like to insert and modify its placement and size, as necessary. Add background information for your design.
Choose backgrounds for your graphic, explore, and play with them.
You can download your design as a video file Click on the arrow icon at the top of Canva’s upper right hand corner. A series of options will be displayed when downloading the file.
Open Zoom and click the arrow next to stop video, click virtual background. Click the + button and select a video to add.
Lastly, You can upload the video you’ve downloaded from Canva.
Uploading to zoom
Here’s how to upload your Canva backdrops to your Zoom account and utilize them as your virtual background:
- Launch the Zoom desktop client.
- Click your profile picture, then Settings.
- If you have a physical green screen or a block-color backdrop set up, check the ‘I have a green screen’ box. You can then select the appropriate color for your green screen or backdrop by clicking on your video.
- Click on an image to choose a virtual background, or add your own by clicking ‘+’ and selecting whether to upload an image or a video.
As simple as that, you can now have an enjoyable, interactive meeting with someone or your clients.
