3 Ways to Blur Background on a Zoom Meeting on All Platforms

An online meeting is convenient for discussing without being present in one place. But since you can join Zoom meetings wherever, there are times that you need to blur the background in Zoom to hide some privacy. Even at home, you don’t want the group to see your room as it is private. Thankfully, there is an option on Zoom with blurred background. Read more to see how to enable it during an online meeting.

Part 1: How to Blur Background in Zoom Meeting [Before Recording]

Everyone loves maintaining their privacy by blurring the background in Zoom meetings. And since the developers know this struggle, to avoid prying eyes or causing distractions to the meeting, they created the built-in blur effect that you can apply during the call. The only drawback is that it will give you a weird hairdo but still have a beneficial effect on hiding the chaos behind you.

Step 1.Open the Zoom app on your computer and navigate to your profile. Select the "Settings" button with the gear icon and go to the "Background & Filters" menu.

Step 2.Choose the "Blur" option to apply it to your background. Other options to apply as background are scenery like a beach, mountain, etc.

Part 2: How to Blur Background in Zoom Recorded Meetings [After Recording]

But what if you have a recorded meeting and find a distracting situation in the background? It is another problem, but with a few professional apps, you can blur out the background on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. See the recommended tools below.

Blur Zoom Meeting Background on Windows/Mac

Using AnyRec Video Converter on desktop devices like Windows and macOS is suggested. The software has multiple video editing features, including a converter, merger metadata editor, etc. It has the Video Watermark Remover with a blurry effect to apply on a video. With this, you can control which things to hide in the background and even resize the effect willingly. Furthermore, it supports various video formats, including MP4, MOV, WMV, HEVC, MKV, and more. With AnyRec, it is assured to keep your privacy on a recorded Zoom meeting without losing the quality.

Step 1.Install and launch AnyRec on the computer. Go to the "Toolbox" menu and click the "Video Watermark Remover" button. Click the "Add" button to import the Zoom meeting.

Step 2.Apply the watermark remover to the background by clicking the "Add Watermark Removing Area" button. Place the remover in the desired place or edit its size and position.

Step 3.Fix the video quality and other data from the "Output" menu. Select the drop-down menu of the format, resolution, and other options. Then, click the "OK" button to save the changes.

Step 4.Choose the designated folder of the video. Go to the "Save To" menu at the bottom of the main menu and browse the computer’s folder. Finally, click the "Export" button.

Blur Background in Zoom on iPhone/Android

The Blur Video app can help with Zoom's blurred background for an easy solution on your smartphone. It offers different ways to blur videos and supports popular formats like MP4, 3GP, and WMV. With its freestyle blur effects, you can control it with precise intensity. Moreover, you can directly share the video on social networks, including Instagram, Snapchat, and others.

Step 1.Go to App Store or Google Play and download the app. After installing it on your phone, launch the Blur Video app and choose the recorded Zoom video from the phone’s gallery.

Step 2.With the tools from the bottom part of the page, select the blur effect you want to use. Position it in the area you want to hide. Repeat the procedure to other areas. Preview the video and export it.

Part 3: FAQs about Blurring Background in Zoom

• 1. How to enable blur background during a Zoom meeting?

  Suppose you still need to apply a blur background; you can still do it with a few steps. Select the Up Arrow beside Stop Video or Start Video. Then, click the Choose Virtual Background and Blur buttons. Automatically, your background will be blurred during the meeting.

• 2. What are the best tips for a Zoom meeting?

  Any Zoom meeting should be taken seriously, meaning you must prepare for where you will take it. This tip is not for a rush preparation; if you learn you will have a meeting before the date, you can clean your room and be prepared for a discussion.

• 3. How to do a Zoom blur background on Android and iOS?

  Launch the Zoom app and tap Join. Press anywhere to reveal the toolbar at the bottom when the meeting starts. Tap More from the lower right part of the screen, then tap Background and Filters. Tap the Blur effect to apply to your background.

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