Today, I would like to offer a helpful suggestion that I recently came across for blurring the background on Zoom without the need to log into an account. As a regular user of Zoom for virtual gatherings and video calls, I found this method to be exceptionally advantageous and effortless. Therefore, for those interested in discovering how to create a polished blurred background on Zoom without the inconvenience of signing in, please continue reading!
First of all, let me clarify that by default, Zoom only allows users to blur their background if they are signed in to the Zoom app. However, there is a workaround that I discovered, which enables you to achieve the same effect without the need for a Zoom account. Here’s how you can do it:
Step 1: Download and Install Snap Camera
The first step is to download and install a third-party application called Snap Camera. Snap Camera is a free camera application developed by Snapchat that allows you to apply various filters and effects to your webcam feed. It’s available for both Windows and Mac operating systems.
To download Snap Camera, simply visit their official website at https://snapcamera.snapchat.com/. Once you’re on the website, click on the “Download” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the application on your computer.
Step 2: Select the Background Blur Filter
After you have successfully installed Snap Camera, open the application and you’ll be presented with a wide range of filters and effects to choose from. To achieve a background blur effect in Zoom, you need to select the “Background Blur” filter.
To do this, simply scroll through the filters until you find the “Background Blur” filter. Once you’ve selected the filter, you’ll be able to see the blurred effect in the preview window.
Step 3: Configure Snap Camera as Your Video Source in Zoom
Now that you have Snap Camera running with the “Background Blur” filter applied, it’s time to configure Zoom to use Snap Camera as your video source. Here’s how:
- Open Zoom and navigate to the “Settings” menu by clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the app.
- In the settings window, select the “Video” tab.
- Under the “Camera” section, click on the dropdown menu and select “Snap Camera” as your video source.
Once you’ve selected Snap Camera as your video source, you should see the background blur effect applied to your webcam feed in Zoom.
Conclusion
And there you have it! By following these simple steps, you can easily achieve a professional-looking blurred background in Zoom without the need to sign in to your Zoom account. This workaround using Snap Camera provides a quick and convenient solution for those times when you want to have a clean, distraction-free background in your Zoom meetings.
Remember to have fun experimenting with different filters and effects offered by Snap Camera to add a personal touch to your video calls. Enjoy your virtual meetings with a stylish and professional-looking background!