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Newcomer
December 11, 2024
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virtual backgrounds disappeared

  • December 11, 2024
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Hello, I used to have a plethora of virtual backgrounds to choose from, and not there are only 5. When I click the "+" sign, my options are to add a video or image (of my own), but no other backgrounds to choose from. Just got a new MacBook but they were there last week. Anyone know how to find the other options? TIA

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Newcomer
April 2, 2026

THIS ISSUE IS DRIVING ME NUTS!!!! You are not alone!

I also have backgrounds I have uploaded into my Pro Zoom acct that periodically vanish! Makes me crazy. I have a few backgrounds that are specific to certain meetings and presentations, I start the meeting, and my backgrounds are GONE! I have to scramble and re-upload what I need. 

I am going to open a ticket on this now. It has been bugging me for at least a year and it happened again last week. 

Mark

Parent Ed Director

Collaborative Problem Solving Trainer

Riverview Center for Growth

Tom
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Explorer
April 3, 2026

When you originally added the background to Zoom, did you add it via the client or the website? It seems that if it's added via the client, it will be deleted, if you have to uninstall/reinstall the client. Try uploading it to the website instead.