Use a Biteable Video for Your Zoom Background

Common Questions:

Can I use a Biteable video as a Zoom video background?
How do I set a video to be my Zoom background?
How do I get a single frame from my video to be my Zoom background?

Want to add some flair to your Zoom meetings with a Biteable video background? Follow these simple steps to get your video or a custom thumbnail set as your Zoom background.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Export Your Biteable Video
Once you’ve finished creating your video in Biteable, publish it in 1080p HD. Zoom will only accept videos up to 1080p HD as a virtual video background. Once you've published your video in Biteable, download it.

Change Your Zoom Background
Open Zoom, go to Settings > Background & Effects.
Select the Virtual Background tab.
Click on the “+” icon to upload a new background.
Choose the Biteable video you exported and set it as your Zoom background.

Bonus Tip: Use a Still Image as Your Zoom Background

If you prefer a static background, you can set a custom thumbnail in Biteable and use that image as your Zoom background.

Set a Custom Thumbnail
In Biteable, choose a frame from your video and set it as a custom thumbnail.

Download the Thumbnail
Export and download this custom thumbnail image to your device.

Use the Thumbnail as Your Zoom Background
Follow the same steps in Zoom’s Background & Effects settings to upload the thumbnail as a static image for your background.

Updated on: 15/10/2024