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Make Zoom background images in minutes
From work meetings to after-hours meetups, Shutterstock's Zoom background images are the perfect backdrop for any virtual occasion.
How to make a Zoom background
1. Click a template or blank canvas you like, from the gallery above, and it'll appear in the Create editor.
2. Time to customize: change out the photos and graphics, if you like — add your own or choose a free image from our massive library.
3. Change the text and add text effects like drop shadows, outlines, or colors. You won't find text tools this good anywhere else.
4. Download your design. It's yours, free, forever. Whatcha gonna make next, design pro?
Create your own Zoom background images
Lighthearted and fun or buttoned-up and on-brand, Zoom background images ARE the new normal! Forget those default backgrounds you see week after week and instead make your own with Shutterstock Create. Upload your own photos and doodle on 'em, insert stock assets of all stripes (illustrations, patterns, or photos, anyone?), and then add text and play around with fonts. Even with zero design know-how, you can do it all in just a few clicks. And if you'd like a little more help creating your funny Zoom backgrounds (or serious ones), we've got tons of creative templates to start with. You'll be Zoom room-ready in minutes.
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Frequently asked questions about Zoom backgrounds
Easy! Open Shutterstock Create and you're done. Okay, not quite that easy, but close enough. Start with a Zoom background template (or a blank canvas if you're feeling super creative!). Then you can either upload your own video or choose from millions of stock video assets. Add graphics and text on top of the video if you want a little something special, and then export the file as an MP4. (Note that Zoom does not allow GIFs as backgrounds.) Then log into Zoom and edit your profile settings to upload the animation. Done (for real)!
Technically speaking, you can use any size for your custom Zoom background; the Zoom platform does not have any specific sizing or dimension limitations. However, for the best results (AKA the best face forward in all those virtual meetings!), you'll want to upload an image with the same aspect ratio as your web cam. There are some exceptions, but by far the most common aspect ratio is 16:9. Any image with those same dimensions will work—and if you aren't sure, go with 1280 by 720 pixels (which you can set for any canvas in Create). If you want to be double-sure you're using the right size without tinkering around yourself, start with one of Create's Zoom background templates.
Unfortunately, Zoom does not support the GIF file type—but you can definitely still have an animated background! You'll just need to choose one of the supported file types instead: an MP4 or an MOV (with a resolution between 360p and 1080p). If you already have a GIF you'd like to use for your Zoom background, you can use an online tool to quickly convert it to an MP4 or an MOV. And if you don't yet have your dream animation, make it in Create—where you can choose from millions of stock assets, including animations, directly from the editor.