Resize a Zoom virtual background
Resize 1 still image, such as a room or landscape, to 1920 × 1080px for a Zoom virtual background. Choose the crop position or the method that keeps the entire image, check how it looks at 16:9, and save as a JPEG of 15MB or less.
What you can do
Prepare a 16:9 background image
Save at 1920 × 1080 px to match Zoom's 16:9 example.
Adjust the wide composition
Adjust the crop position and zoom. You can also choose to keep the entire image and select a background color.
How to use
Choose a still image for the background
Choose 1 image for your meeting, such as a room or landscape.
Check how it looks at 16:9
Adjust the position and fit so the area you want to show stays visible.
Save the JPEG and add it to Zoom
Save the image and add it in Zoom's virtual background settings.
Useful when
Adjust an indoor photo for meetings
Prepare a wide background image from a room photo and set it before the meeting.
Match backgrounds for an event
Adjust finished announcement images to the same 16:9 ratio to prepare images for distribution to participants.
Before using a background in Zoom
Match the camera's aspect ratio
Zoom recommends an image with the same aspect ratio as your camera. This page is for 16:9.
Check the display in your setup
Requirements for using virtual backgrounds vary by device and settings. Check how it looks in Zoom before joining the meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I create an animated background too?
This page creates a still image. It does not include creating video backgrounds.
Can I save as PNG too?
Zoom itself supports PNG, but this purpose outputs JPEG only.
File handling
- Input
- 1 still image.
- Default settings
- 1920 × 1080 px / Crop / JPEG.
- Output
- 15 MB or less