You can find instructions for downloading/using virtual Zoom photos below. The virtual background feature in Zoom works best with a solid color behind you, or you can place a solid color piece of paper over the computer’s camera and it will just show the background photo to the other participants.
How to use our Alpena Zoom Backgrounds
Desktop instructions
- Click on your favorite Alpena background from below
- Right-click “save as” to your computer or drag the image from your browser onto your desktop
- Download the Zoom app for Mac or Windows
- Open the app and sign in
- In the upper right corner, click your profile picture and then click on “Settings”
- In the left menu, click “Virtual Background.” (If you don’t see it, log in to the Zoom website, go to “Settings” and toggle on “Virtual Background”)
- In the “Virtual Background” menu, click the (+) icon
- Select and upload your new Alpena background. Note: Logo appears backward on your screen only.
Mobile instructions
- Click the image below of your favorite Alpena background
- Hold down the image and select “Add to Photos”
- Download the Zoom app for iOS to iPhone or iPad
- Open the app, sign in, and join a meeting
- Tap the three dots in the bottom right to open the “More” menu
- Tap “Virtual Background”
- Select and upload your new Alpena background