If you've got it, haunt it! Halloween is a mix of all kinds of events — from workplace team-bonding activities to annual costume runs and the occasional party with friends. Regardless of whether you've transitioned back to mostly in-person venues or you're still sticking to virtual events, at this point, Zooming our peers is a piece of cake — we've been doing it for what seems like forever. So whether that means you're Zooming a BFF while watching your favorite Halloween flick, attending an online costume party with your coworkers, or sharing a spooky video call with family, we're all here for the haunts the Halloween season brings.
To get in the Halloween spirit, we've gathered 40 eerie Zoom backgrounds that are sure to surprise any unsuspecting Zoom-call attendee. From spooky night skies to costume parties to decorative homes and more, there's a backdrop for every occasion. And the silver lining to celebrating online? No real decor (or party cleanup) is needed! Read on to see our favorite free Halloween Zoom backgrounds. And in case you haven't figured out how to work Zoom — no worries! Follow these steps on how to swap your Zoom background for something spooky in time to celebrate the year's most haunted holiday.
— Additional reporting by Melissa Santoyo
Talk about eye candy! Everyone will appreciate the look of this haunted candy stash.
Boston has so much history, making it both quaint and scary. Turn this decorated Beacon Hill neighborhood into your Halloween Zoom background.
We wouldn't dream of entering a spooky forest like this, but on Zoom, we shall.
Well, doesn't this spell book look enchanting?
If you're getting dressed up, act as if you're trick-or-treating with this pumpkin path background.
If your costume is a scary one, you'll blend right in with this haunted backdrop as your Halloween Zoom background.
They say black cats will haunt you, but what about this cute tabby cat?
Spook out fellow Zoomers with this eerie backdrop.
If you're a witch at heart, join the party with these scary witches.
Pretend you're at a costume party with all your friends with this fun Halloween Zoom background.
Join in on the spooky fun! Create a virtual party with friends, and set this as your backdrop.
Everyone will compliment (what appears to be) your beautiful mantel display.
Get the party started with the energy that this fun Halloween Zoom background brings.
Nothing to see here, just your average perfectly decorated dining room.
The mysterious smoke around the crystal ball makes it even scarier.
Make your Halloween festivities lighthearted with these fake eyeballs.
Set this forest as your Halloween Zoom backdrop . . . if you dare.
No one will miss you with this bright Halloween Zoom background.
Make your virtual call feel as real as possible with this house backdrop.
Channel the spirits that surround us with this eerie Ouija board Zoom background.
This Jack Skellington pumpkin from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is just too adorable!
Go for a less-spooky Halloween Zoom background with this low-key pumpkin setup.
Set the tone for a creepy Zoom call with this abandoned forest scene.
Truth be told, we don't know if this house is haunted — but it sure looks it!
Weird things always happen when it's a full moon.
Everyone will have the chills looking at this Zoom backdrop.
Make your Zoom call as spooky as can be with this unsettling backdrop.
Make sure your friends aren't afraid of clowns! If so, this will surely scare them.
These lights need a good dusting, don't you agree?
Cobwebs, jack-o'-lanterns, a skeleton — everything about this picture screams Halloween.
Stay away from the doors! Those zombies could come out at any minute.
Boo! Your friends will freak the freak out looking at this scary Halloween Zoom background.
Channel good vibes with this trick-or-treat backdrop.
The faces on these balloons will stare straight into your soul.
Doesn't this Zoom Halloween background just give you the creeps?
Party like a rock star with this fun Zoom backdrop.