or 24-bit PNG (no Alpha) files for Virtual Backgrounds. Users can also change the default Zoom Room image. Log into the Zoom web portal – not the app – and go to Room Management – Zoom Rooms.

Before a meeting, open the Zoom app and click the gear icon in the upper-right corner. This opens the Settings menu. In the left-hand column, choose Background & Effects. Then click the little ...

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