Enabling a Virtual Background in Teams

If you want to change what appears behind you in a video conference, you can either blur your background or replace it entirely.

Change your background before a meeting starts

While you're setting up your video and audio before joining a meeting, select the Background effectsslider between the Camera and Mic selection sliders.
- Note: You must have your camera turned on to select this option.
A window will appear on the right hand side of the screen with options to change your background. Select the option you would like to see and the background will update instantly.

Change your background during a meeting

During a call/meeting select the ... on the options bar.
Select the Show background effects option.
Select the background you would like to display and press the Apply button, or if you have not already started your camera it will appear as Apply and turn on video.

Creating Your Own Virtual Backgrounds

You can upload your own personal background displays with just a few easy steps!

Choose a 1920x1080 .jpeg or .png picture and upload it to the following location:
Windows PC: C:\Users\<pcname>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Teams\Backgrounds\Uploads
Mac: /users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Teams/Backgrounds/Uploads
Restart your Teams application and follow the steps above to view your custom background.