Transport Yourself to Hogwarts, Disney World, and Beyond With These Fun Zoom Backgrounds

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!

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle
Unsplash | Jules Marvin Eguilos

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle

Harry Potter fans will think you magically transported yourself to Hogwarts with this free Zoom background.

Download Zoom background image here.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Star Wars Stormtroopers
Unsplash | Brian McGowan

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Star Wars Stormtroopers

Get in touch with your dark side with this Star Wars background.

Download Zoom background image here.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: "Hello Hustler" Workspace
Unsplash | Al ghazali

Free Zoom Backgrounds: "Hello Hustler" Workspace

Pretend you're in a public workspace with this chic backdrop.

Download Zoom background image here.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Camping
Unsplash | Roxanne Desgagnés

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Camping

Ah, one can dream can't they? Zoom friends and colleagues in front of this peaceful Australian beach backdrop.

Download Zoom background image here.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Walt Disney World
Unsplash | Cesira Alvarado

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Walt Disney World

Disney Parks fans can pretend they're at Walt Disney World with this Zoom background. Pass the churros!

Download Zoom background image here.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Harry Potter Hogwarts Express
Unsplash | Ana Essentiels

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Harry Potter Hogwarts Express

All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Well, virtually, at least.

Download Zoom background image here.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Modern Kitchen
Unsplash | roam in color

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Modern Kitchen

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.

Download Zoom background image here.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Greece
Unsplash | Alexandre Chambon

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Greece

Free Zoom backgrounds that feature a picturesque piece of paradise are an immediate yes from us.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Midcentury Living Room
Unsplash | Kara Eads

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Midcentury Living Room

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.

Download Zoom background image here.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4
Unsplash | Sarah Ehlers

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4

Don't be late, or you'll miss the Hogwarts Express!

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Midcentury Study
Unsplash | Lauren Mancke

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Midcentury Study

Have a quick zoom chat in your "study" with this sophisticated background.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: NYC Street
Unsplash | Christopher Burns

Free Zoom Backgrounds: NYC Street

Drop yourself in the middle of a busy NYC street with this bustling Zoom backdrop.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Music Concert
Pexels | Harrison Haines

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Music Concert

If you love live music, try this concert Zoom background.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Library Bookshelf
Unsplash | Iñaki del Olmo

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Library Bookshelf

This cozy background is perfect for all the bookworms out there.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Magical Forest
Unsplash | Cosmic Timetraveler

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Magical Forest

Take a work meeting from a mystical forest with this free Zoom background.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Cozy Cabana
Pexels | Jason Boyd

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Cozy Cabana

This free Zoom background will leave you planning your next vacation.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Golden Retriever Puppies
Unsplash | Bharathi Kannan

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Golden Retriever Puppies

Out of all the free Zoom backgrounds we've seen, this might just be the most adorable one.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Lakeside Scene
Unsplash | Johannes Plenio

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Lakeside Scene

Perfect for lovers of the outdoors, this free Zoom background features a lakeside scene in a beautiful forest.

Download Zoom background image here.

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Free Zoom Backgrounds: Peaceful Beach
Unsplash | Sean Oulashin

Free Zoom Backgrounds: Peaceful Beach

With this tranquil Zoom backdrop, you'll start to hear the waves.

Download Zoom background image here.