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31 Funny Zoom Backgrounds your coworkers will be drooling over [Updated]

Jeremy B
31 Zoom Backgrounds your coworkers will be drooling over

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:

Most importantly, we provide a list of Free Zoom Backgrounds…and that’s what you’re here for anyway, right?

Do you have Microsoft Teams? No worries, we explain how to change your Teams background here and give you a ton of free Teams backgrounds.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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:

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:

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!

Inauguration Day Zoom Background 11
Inauguration Day Zoom Background 13
Inauguration Day Zoom Background 14

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.

Free St. Patrick’s Day Zoom Backgrounds

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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