Zoom Virtual Background Resizer
Zoom recommends matching the image to your camera's aspect ratio. For a 16:9 camera, 1280×720 or 1920×1080 works well; use a 24-bit PNG or JPG/JPEG no larger than 15 MB.
Zoom virtual background size
Zoom virtual background size: 1920×1080 px or 1280×720 px for a 16:9 camera
Zoom accepts 24-bit PNG or JPG/JPEG images up to 15 MB and recommends matching the image aspect ratio to the camera.
1920
width (px)
1080
height (px)
16:9
aspect ratio
Need other dimensions? Browse all Zoom sizes or use the free image resizer for any platform.
Sources
We check platform-specific dimensions against source documentation when available.
- Zoom Support — Changing your virtual background image - Official image formats, 15 MB limit, aspect-ratio advice, and 1280×720 / 1920×1080 examples.
Why 1920×1080 Pixels?
Zoom lists both 1280×720 and 1920×1080 as examples that work well for a 16:9 camera. The important part is matching the camera's aspect ratio rather than forcing every setup into one size.
Look Professional Anywhere
A well-designed virtual background lets you take calls from anywhere without revealing your location. Office backgrounds, branded backdrops, or clean minimal designs all work well when properly sized.
Resize Your Virtual Background
Upload your background image and resize it to 1920×1080 pixels. Preview how it will look. Download and add to your Zoom virtual background library.
How to resize image for Zoom Virtual Background?
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Step 1: Choose your background image
Select an image that looks professional—office space, clean room, or branded backdrop. Avoid busy patterns.
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Step 2: Upload and resize
Upload your image and resize it to 1920×1080 pixels when your camera uses a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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Step 3: Check the composition
Make sure important elements are centered. Your silhouette will appear in the middle of the frame.
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Step 4: Add to Zoom
Go to Zoom Settings > Background & Effects and click the + button to add your new background.
Zoom recommends matching the background to your camera's aspect ratio. For a 16:9 camera, Zoom lists 1280×720 and 1920×1080 as examples that work well.
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