Now that we are all working from home, the use of virtual meeting technology like Zoom, Google Hangouts, Webex, and Skype has exploded. Now, of course, we all want funny Zoom backgrounds to hide our home office! We’ve got your back! In this post we share:
- A quick overview of Zoom
- What is a Zoom Background?
- Funny Pandemic Zoom Backgrounds
- Cool Backgrounds for Zoom / Modern Office Zoom Backgrounds
- Travel Inspired Zoom Background / Travel Related Backgrounds for Zoom [Updated with new Greece and Italy Zoom Backgrounds]
- Corporate Zoom Backgrounds
- Cityscapes Zoom Backgrounds
- Nature Backgrounds for Zoom
- Coffee Shop Zoom Backgrounds
- Funny Zoom Backgrounds / Hilarious Zoom Backgrounds
- Funny Kids Zoom Backgrounds (a large, recently added collection of Zoom Backgrounds for kids!) – scroll to the end to see Zoom Backgrounds for School.
- Zoom Backgrounds for Christmas & the holidays: Christmas themed Zoom backgrounds. You. Are. Welcome.
- Memorial Day Zoom Backgrounds
- Four Seasons Landscaping Company Zoom Background
- New: Valentine’s Day Zoom Backgrounds
- New: Easter Zoom Backgrounds
- New: St Patricks Day Zoom Backgrounds
- New: Inauguration Day Zoom Backgrounds
Most importantly, we provide a list of Free Zoom Backgrounds…and that’s what you’re here for anyway, right?
Who is Zoom?
Relative newcomer, Zoom, in particular, has been skyrocketing in growth over the past few years based on its easy to install, easy to use, and affordable video conferencing platform. It IPO’d in 2019 and experienced a fantastic year of growth, more than doubling its 2018 revenue.
Having once met CEO Eric Yuan I was awestruck by his humble yet confident demeanor. He was extremely approachable and appeared to have a laser focus on what he was trying to do with his company.
Moreover, having used their product, I can attest that Zoom is extremely easy to use (far simpler than industry leader Cisco Webex and even Skype) and pretty darn cool.
Zoom Backgrounds are Amazing
More fascinating than all of that (which is pretty good in and of itself), Zoom has one of the cooler features I’ve seen lately and that is the ability to change your background to a custom image.
In other words, you can superimpose a different image of your physical background to your fellow conference attendees. Think green screen in movies here. In fact, here’s a video to demonstrate.
This feature is badass!
Oddly, this feature has become wildly popular (and arguably more important) with the massive quarantines that have sent millions of workers home to work.
I suspect this phenomenon is due in part to two things:
- Many people don’t have a proper home office and might be a little embarrassed they are hunkered down in the kid’s nursery (I have an employee dealing with this right now and don’t worry I didn’t give any crap about it. These are weird times!). But, folks definitely don’t have the right setup including a good Zoom quality headset or proper lighting.
- People are desperate for some levity; something to take their mind off the difficult situation we are all presently in. Showing a background of a bombed out church on a staff meeting is a way to build some virtual camaraderie.
There’s a bit of a cottage industry that’s sprung up with people creating custom Zoom Backgrounds and well, we couldn’t resist.
A green screen will help
If you have a relatively solid and flat wall behind your desk you might be able to get away without having a green screen (see our guide on green screens here). However, to get the most out of your virtual background experience you really need to invest in a green screen. Fortunately, they can be purchased for relatively affordable price. Here’s a few options:
- Good Value: Ravelli 6×10′ Chromakey Green Screen Background (Check Amazon Price)
- Most Creative: Removable Green Screen Solid Wallpaper (Check Amazon Price)
- Most Affordable: Redshop 160x200cm Non-Woven Fabric Backdrop (Check Amazon Price)
By the way, if you are looking for some funniness…consider checking out Every Single Zoom Call I am on Goes Like This.
Download Free Zoom Backgrounds
Here are several custom Zoom Backgrounds we have created for you to use on your next Zoom call. The backgrounds fall into a few categories including:
- Pandemic Related Zoom Backgrounds
- Cool Hipster Backgrounds for Zoom / modern office Zoom Backgrounds
- Travel Related Backgrounds for Zoom / Trave inspired Zoom Backgrounds
- Corporate Zoom Backgrounds
- Cityscapes
- Nature Backgrounds for Zoom
- Funny Zoom Backgrounds / Hilarious Zoom Backgrounds
- Zoom Backgrounds for Kids
- Green Screen Guide
- New: Valentine’s Day Zoom Backgrounds
- New: Easter Zoom Backgrounds
- New: St Patricks Day Zoom Backgrounds
- Inauguration Day Zoom Backgrounds
Enjoy!
Shameless plug: if you are looking for ideas on how to lead your team remotely and even have a little fun, check out 5 Virtual Team Building Ideas to keep things light & fun while working remote
Inauguration Day Zoom Backgrounds
It’s here. After a long wait, Inauguration Day 2021 is here and while most of us won’t be in DC this time, we are tuning in remotely. Here are the best Inauguration Day Zoom Backgrounds. Express your support with a virtual Inauguration Day background for Zoom!
Pandemic Related Zoom Backgrounds
A toilet paper Zoom background? Epic! But, I bet your boss makes you change it.
Four Seasons Landscaping Company Zoom Background
This. Is. Awesome.
Cool Zoom Backgrounds / Fake Office Zoom Backgrounds / Coffee Shop Virtual Backgrounds for Zoom
Coffee Shop Themed Zoom Background! You can smell the beans roasting!
This might be our favorite…modern concrete wall Zoom background. Badass.
Travel Backgrounds for Zoom / Travel Inspired Zoom Backgrounds
Since we can’t be at the beach right now, at least we can pretend. This free beach Zoom background is pretty fun.
Here’s a travel inspired Zoom background: the perfect airport Zoom background:
No one is traveling? Or are they? Haha! Here’s a fun Zoom background that looks like you are still on an airplane!
Greece Zoom Background – so pretty!
Another amazing background of the Greece Coast.
This Roman Coliseum Zoom Background is epic!
Another picturesque Italy Zoom Background.
Zoom Backgrounds for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices many of made in service of our great country. Help commemorate this important day with a Memorial Day Zoom Background from our list below.
Zoom Backgrounds for Christmas – Pretty Christmas Themed Backgrounds for Zoom Meetings
Christmas and the holidays are a magical time. Why not spread that magic to your fellow coworkers or family members on your Zoom meetings? Here are several Free Christmas Zoom Backgrounds!
Christmas Zoom Background with tree and gifts
Blue Christmas Tree Background for Zoom
Christmas Tree Zoom Background
Holiday Themed Zoom Background
Pretty Winter Zoom background
Wintery Zoom Background with snow
Beautiful Winter Wonderland Zoom Background with Snow on Trees
Cityscapes for Zoom Backgrounds
A great view of NYC and the Freedom Tower. Who doesn’t love an NYC Zoom Background?
Oh, Chicago, we love you too! Here’s an amazing Chicago Zoom background with an epic sunset.
Arguably one of the coolest places on the earth why not make the Rock City of Petra you newest virtual background?
Free Zoom Nature Backgrounds
Wish you had a fishing rod, right? Use this Zoom background to wish for better days.
We think this cool rock climbing background makes a perfect addition to another day in your home office.
Funny Zoom Backgrounds
A 1950’s kitchen virtual Zoom background is exactly what you need for your next Zoom call.
Does every call feel like a boxing match? Here’s a boxing ring background for Zoom that might make more sense than you think.
Take your next conference call from the comfort of a bar with this Zoom Bar Background.
Miss your cubicle? Here’s a Zoom Background with cubicles!
A funny cubicle themed Zoom Virtual Background!
Cue REM: It’s the end of the world and we know it…this Zoom nuclear explosion background is epic.
Does it feel like you are in jail sometimes? Use a Zoom prison background and get a few laughs from your colleagues.
Wildfire Zoom background? Why not. It is the end of the world, apparently, here in 2020. Gulp!
The subtle undertones this Zoom circus background gives off is a reminder to everyone to get their conference calls under control.
Why not take the conference from the comfort of grandma’s bathroom with our old bathroom Zoom background. We think this is one of the funniest Zoom backgrounds.
Take your next meeting from the big office with this Zoom Boardroom Background.
Take a call from a soccer stadium with this Zoom Soccer Stadium Background!
Use this Zoom Haunted House Background to spook your coworkers!
Coffee Shop Zoom Backgrounds
Here’s a few of our favorite coffee shop Zoom backgrounds! Enjoy!
Download Free Zoom Backgrounds
You can also download these Zoom Background directly from our Google Drive here.
Note: We used our paid Canva subscription to create these free Zoom Backgrounds for you to use!
To change your Zoom Background see these instructions.
Don’t have Zoom? That’s ok, here’s a few other free backgrounds in our collection:
Valentine’s Day Zoom Backgrounds
There’s nothing quite like spending Valentine’s Day away from the people you love and cherish but such is the world we live in these days. Help soften the pain by using one of our free romantic Zoom backgrounds; connect with those special people in your life with a Valentines Day Zoom background below:
Free Kids Zoom Backgrounds / Zoom Backgrounds for School
But wait…there’s more! Haha. Anyway, here is a large collection of funny kids Zoom Backgrounds your kiddos will love. They can use them in their classroom, or when chatting with grandparents or friends. We’ve got kitten Zoom Backgrounds, Puppy Zoom Backgrounds, Lego Zoom Backgrounds (yes, even Batman!), and many more silly Zoom backgrounds for kids.
Download all of our Kids Zoom Backgrounds Here
Easter Zoom Backgrounds
Can’t celebrate Easter with your family? No problem – use a free Easter Zoom background to set a fun mood. Here are several Easter Zoom Virtual Backgrounds so you can have a little fun with your family or loved ones this Easter.
St Patrick’s Day Zoom Backgrounds
Let’s hope the luck of the Irish helps with your next Zoom meeting! Celebrate this fun and zany holiday with a St Patricks Day Zoom background from our list below.
Download all Zoom Backgrounds here
Thanks, be safe and happy Zooming!
Did you find the perfect Zoom background for your next call? We hope so!
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9 comments
Please do not promote the circus. It is pure animal abuse – those animals are being abused everyday and kept in horrendous conditions. Please remove that background. Thank you.
Good lord. Your covid mask is too tight. Chill out.
Many people don’t like clowns, myself included. Should we start a campaign against them or against people only pretending to be happy ?
Sure it’s not the same thing, but this counter oppression(yes it is a form of socialism and anti-democratic to prevent people from doing things unless they cause harm to other people) might cause other fears and frustrations for other people and won’t solve the real problem: Why don’t we care enough about the well-being of other people and animals, which kinda makes us sociopaths.
Wild animals may find it difficult to live in small spaces especially while travelling, this is especially true for big cats and elephants, camels are domesticated and won’t have as much stress, reptiles don’t move a lot and will prefer not having to hunt for food.
It does not mean they are abused in other ways, many years ago I did see where circus animals live and how they are treated. It is true the they have an electric fence and being zapped is not pleasant, but sadly this is needed sometimes even for farm animals also to prevent the wild ones from attacking them. Other than that the animals were in good shape, their price alone prohibits their owners from abusing them and getting one is also difficult, as is caring for a sick one.
Most people like animals and we find their company enjoyable, we just need to find a balance so they are healthy and can live a longer and healthier life than the ones in the wild.
Typical Cancel culture remark
O Suzana, I am the first person in over a year, to agree with your comment. After reading the rude and belittling comments that precede mine, I only hope that you’ve had this orientation for a few years, inuring you to such crude and mean spirited people. Expressing oneself regarding the treatment of animals, by humans, especially for profit, is a sure fire way to get dumped on. Take heart, though, there are others who share your concerns. You are not alone.
LOL @suzana. take a chill pill
@Suzana – you have too much time on your hands
Although most people may agree on the concept that circuses CAN be abusive to animals, not all of them are, and your ham fisted way of creating awareness, by harassing people on the Internet, will have the complete opposite effect of what you’re trying to accomplish.
@augusto said, ” your ham fisted way of creating awareness, by harassing people on the Internet.”
She simply stated a courteous opinion and reasonable request based upon her preference for the humane treatment of animals by not having them perform, something most circuses have now agreed to do. On the other hand, she was attacked about her “covid mask” with dismissive comments about “cancel culture” and having “too much time” so if anything, she is the one being harrassed by those who chose to cling to the past.