Overview
This article provides a guide to creating and downloading custom virtual backgrounds from your Popl dashboard. These backgrounds are a great way to display your personal or company branding in video meetings across platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet.
Accessing the Virtual Background Tool
This section covers how to find the Virtual Background feature within your Popl dashboard.
To start, go to your Popl dashboard and click on your profile icon. Then select “Virtual Background.”
Note: Make sure you're logged into the correct Popl account before accessing this section.
Customize your Virtual Background
Once inside the editor, you can personalize your virtual background.
Here’s what you can customize:
Theme color to match your personal or company branding
Identifying information such as name, company, job title, and location
Background image, either from Popl’s preset options or by uploading your own
Note: For best results, upload high-resolution images. Avoid images with text or QR codes that may be obscured in virtual settings.
Downloading Your Background
After finishing your customization, click on “Download Background.” This will save the image to your device.
You can now use this file as your background in your video conferencing platform.
Applying Your Background in Video Conferencing Tools
This section shows you where to upload your custom Popl background for use in your favorite meeting platforms.
Zoom
Follow Zoom’s official guide to upload your custom image.
Microsoft Teams
Use Microsoft’s guide to update your virtual background.
Google Meet
See Google’s instructions for changing your background.
⬇️ See an example of a virtual background added to a Zoom library!
Final Notes
Using a custom virtual background helps create a professional and branded presence in meetings.
Keep in mind: If you experience any difficulty uploading or displaying your background, make sure your device supports virtual backgrounds and that your video settings are updated.
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