While video chatting with friends, family, and coworkers is a great way to keep in touch, at times it can be challenging to break the ice and make our calls creative, especially once the afternoon slump hits and you have run out of games to play on Zoom. Once the basic catch-up questions are asked and you've touched upon the weather, it's easy to think: now what? Luckily, Zoom's background feature grants us a way to make our virtual chats a million times more fun, and the outcome is so cool!
With the following free Zoom backgrounds, you can officially Zoom coworkers and loved ones while on a vacation in Greece, standing among Stormtroopers in the Death Star from "Star Wars", or in the comfort of your own tropical cabana — while not lifting a finger besides clicking upload. No need to clean your apartment! Follow the steps here to change your Zoom background and just make sure your picture's dimensions are 1,920 pixels by 1,080 pixels (or close to it). Check out a few of our favorites and download them for yourself — they're all free!
Harry Potter fans will think you magically transported yourself to Hogwarts with this free Zoom background.
Get in touch with your dark side with this Star Wars background.
Pretend you're in a public workspace with this chic backdrop.
Ah, one can dream can't they? Zoom friends and colleagues in front of this peaceful Australian beach backdrop.
Disney Parks fans can pretend they're at Walt Disney World with this Zoom background. Pass the churros!
All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Well, virtually, at least.
Partake in a virtual happy hour in front of your gorgeous kitchen island (or at least allow others to think so) with this modern backdrop.
Free Zoom backgrounds that feature a picturesque piece of paradise are an immediate yes from us.
The couch, the pillows, the light fixture, the plants — what's not to love? This free Zoom background will make your "home" look like a million bucks.
Don't be late, or you'll miss the Hogwarts Express!
Have a quick zoom chat in your "study" with this sophisticated background.
Drop yourself in the middle of a busy NYC street with this bustling Zoom backdrop.
If you love live music, try this concert Zoom background.
Love coffee and free Zoom backgrounds? We got you covered.
This cozy background is perfect for all the bookworms out there.
Take a work meeting from a mystical forest with this free Zoom background.
This free Zoom background will leave you planning your next vacation.
Out of all the free Zoom backgrounds we've seen, this might just be the most adorable one.
Perfect for lovers of the outdoors, this free Zoom background features a lakeside scene in a beautiful forest.
With this tranquil Zoom backdrop, you'll start to hear the waves.