Google has always been a company that loves to give its users the ability to have a virtual background on their profiles. This is because it helps people feel more connected with the company and makes it easier for them to find what they’re looking for. One way that you can use virtual backgrounds is by using them in Google Meet. This is because it allows you to have a background that is different from your normal profile picture. You can also use this background if you want to make sure that people can’t see what you’re wearing or if you want to make sure that people can’t see your age or gender. If you want to use a virtual background in Google Meet, be sure to follow these steps:
- Log into your Google account and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the main screen. This will take you to your settings page.
- On the settings page, click on the “Backgrounds” tab.
- In the “Backgrounds” tab, select “Virtual Background.” If you don’t have a virtual background set up yet, please create one by following these steps: 1) Click on the “Create New Background” button 2) Enter a name for your new background and click on “Create.” 3) Once your new background has been created, select it from the list of backgrounds and click on “Apply.” 4) If everything goes well, your new background should be added to your profile and should be visible under “Backgrounds.”
Google Meet is a popular video conferencing service for everything from important work meetings to hanging out with friends. Virtual backgrounds are a fun and useful feature. We’ll show you how to use virtual backgrounds in your next Google Meet video call.
Virtual backgrounds are a popular feature in Zoom, but Google Meet can do it, too. At the time of writing, the feature is limited to Google Meet on the web. You can choose from a variety of preloaded backgrounds or upload your own image.
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To get started, you’ll need to be in a Google Meet meeting in a web browser such as Chrome. You can join a meeting or start your own.
Next, tap the three-dot menu icon in the bottom-right corner.
Select “Change Background” from the menu.
The Backgrounds menu will slide out from the right side of your screen. There are buttons for blurring your real-life background found at the top of the list.
Underneath those buttons are the preloaded virtual background images. Simply click one to use it.
To use your own photo, click the “+” button.
A file manager window will open for you to find an image located on your computer to use. We recommend using a JPG or PNG with a 1920x1080p resolution.
Now the image will be displayed as your background! Tap the “X” in the top-right corner to leave the Backgrounds menu.
That’s it! Use these tools to jazz up your work meetings or have some fun with friends.