# How to Add a Background in Zoom

> To apply a custom backdrop in Zoom, navigate to the menu bar, click 'More', and select 'Settings'. Next, tap 'Background' and choose a preferred option from the list. Alternatively, click the 'Plus' icon to upload an image directly from your device's local storage.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-background-in-zoom/
Apps: Zoom
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a00cc243f01ed60a4e5cf/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the menu bar and click 'More'.
2. Select 'Settings' from the list of options.
3. After that, tap 'Background'.
4. Choose your preferred background from the available options. It will be automatically applied right after.
5. On the one hand, click the 'Plus' icon if you wish to add a background from your device's local storage.