How to Download a Free Virtual Background for Video Conferencing

Are you tired of using the same old virtual backgrounds in your video conferences? Do you want to add some personality and flair to your online meetings? Look no further! Livestorm is pleased to offer over 100 high-quality virtual background photos covering a wide range of topics. These images are perfect for hiding any distractions or adding a bit of fun to your online gatherings.

To get started, simply click on the 'Background filters' option in your Microsoft Teams meeting. This will open up a panel with all of your available background options. Click the 'Add new' button at the top and browse to your background file. Select the image you want to use and it will be added to your list of available backgrounds.

But that's not all - Microsoft is also pushing the ability to use custom backgrounds when using Teams in a web browser, which should hit General Availability by mid-December.

If you want to add your own custom background, simply click on the 'Background filters' button when starting or joining a meeting. You can browse for your image file and select it from there. Make sure to resize the image to match the 4:3 ratio to ensure it displays correctly in your video conference.

In addition to using virtual backgrounds, many of us use Microsoft Teams' background blur feature to hide any distractions behind us during meetings. And some of us like to get creative and add a bit of humor with custom backgrounds - we've even seen some fun ones featuring lawyer cats!

As an early holiday gift for our team, we made some custom winter-themed backgrounds that you can download below and use in your own video conferences. Simply follow the steps above to add them to your list of available backgrounds.

So why not spice up your online meetings with a free virtual background? With Livestorm's 100+ high-quality images and Microsoft Teams' new custom background feature, you'll have plenty of options to choose from. Happy conferencing!

How to download a background on teams