Background Image Won’t Go Away – Shows as “None” but Still Active (Mac)

[SandraB1]

Hi everyone,
I’m using Zoom on a Mac and had previously uploaded a custom background image. I’ve deleted the image, tried resetting my settings, uninstalled Zoom (even using Terminal and deleting library files), and reinstalled everything fresh. But the background still appears in every meeting — even though it shows as “None.” It’s like the image is permanently stuck and now labeled as “None.” Has anyone experienced this? Any tips to fully wipe the background from my account or force Zoom to refresh the virtual backgrounds?

Thanks in advance!
Sandra B1.

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[MGSR · Accepted solution]

Hello @SandraB1,

Welcome to the Zoom Community! We're glad to have you here. 

It's possible that the background was uploaded directly to your computer instead of through Zoom.
Once the meeting starts, a green video icon will appear in the top-right corner of your Mac's menu bar. Click the icon and uncheck 'Background' to remove the virtual background.

Let me know if this helps or if you need further assistance.

[SandraB1]

Thank you! It worked. 

[karensh]

I had this problem too. Your answer fixed it - yay🎉. Thank you!!

[Etsme56]

Thank you!  I had this problems and could Not figure it out until I found this thread.  Phew, glad it's back to normal!!

[karensh]

I had the exact same problem. This suggestion fixed it - yay!!! Thank you!

[3JTexas]

I had the same problem, has been driving me crazy for months. To clarify further, the "video icon" is the internal Mac camera (FaceTime) icon, here you will find the image that is showing by default in the camera settings. Just click it and Voila!  Thank you for this post!