Download 100+ Free Virtual Backgrounds

Virtual background images are simulated digital environments that appear behind you when attending online events, livestreams, video calls, and virtual meetings. They can range from professional office environments to fun celebration scenes to relaxing nature imagery. Best of all, you can download free background images right here on Livestorm.

Customizing your Zoom virtual background photos is a snap. Just click the Settings button, choose Background & Filters, and pick the best Zoom virtual background to upload. If you encounter issues loading a virtual meeting background, make sure that you're using the necessary system requirements for Mac, Windows, or Linux.

The best place to download video conferencing backgrounds is right here on Livestorm. We offer a library of over 100 free virtual backgrounds for video calls, meetings, and conferences. You can download and use them in any virtual background tool (including ours). Make a good impression on colleagues or clients with some of our most popular images, including nature scenes, celebrations, and sports.

Yes, you can use all of the free video conference background images in our library on any platform for video meetings, calls, and events. They're compatible with Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, BlueJeans, Livestorm, and others. Each of our cool virtual backgrounds is free for commercial use, and no attribution is required.

Here are some benefits of taking time to change your virtual background before your next call or meeting:

• Be more professional. With the right background, video conferencing looks more professional. You’ll make the right impression and avoid having to worry about dirty dishes or laundry hanging in the background.
• Protect your privacy. Taking video calls at home can feel very personal, especially if your desk is in your bedroom.
• Reduce distractions. Chaotic coffee shops, wandering pets, and misbehaving children can be major distractions during web conferencing calls.
• Express yourself. People only ever get to see 50% of your outfit on a video call, so your background is another way to express your personal style.
• Reflect your brand. Your background says something about the culture of your business. If you have a large bookshelf behind you, you may come across as academic and authoritative, while plants and candles can make you seem more approachable.

The best virtual backgrounds for video calls are simple, stylish, and keep the focus on you. When choosing your background, look out for:

• Neutral colors
• Calming scenes
• Simple designs

Your virtual background should never distract from the call or be unflattering. Be careful to avoid choosing an image or a video with:

• Busy patterns
• Clashing colors
• Moving elements
• Backgrounds the same color as your clothing

In a virtual interview, opt for a background that represents your professional character. Scenic virtual backgrounds like landscapes, bookshelves, or sports fields will communicate your interests and may provide a talking point to break the ice in meetings. But think carefully about what your choice says about you.

Sometimes virtual backgrounds can be glitchy, especially if you’re wearing very similar colors to your background or if you need to move around a lot during your call. You can make virtual backgrounds slicker by using a green screen, which is a green backdrop that makes it easier for your video call software to differentiate between what needs to stay in shot and what’s going to have effects laid over it.