You will need:
Video overview:
Update in Desktop App
Step 1: Update Video Settings (See Image below)
- Go to Settings (via the Desktop app ONLY)
- You can download here or via link above.
- Go to Video on the left side bar
- Ensure that HD is CHECKED
- Ensure āTouch up my appearanceā is UNCHECKED
- UNCHECK āAlways display participants name on their videoā

Step 2: Update where recordings are SAVED, if needed
- To choose the location were your files will be saved, click āChangeā and select your preferred folder location

Step 3: Stop mic level from auto-adjusting
- Go to Settings then Audio
- Under āAudio Profileā please check the followingā¦
- Select āOriginal Sound for Musiciansā
- High fidelity music mode
- Echo cancellation

Step 4: Changing your virtual background image
On Desktop:
- Go to Settings then Recording
- Select Backgrounds & Filters
- Upload your desired image file by clicking the + sign on the right-hand side below the video preview
- Select Add image, then upload the file
- Select the file to be used and check if it appears as desired from the preview
- If you donāt have a specific background file, choose Blur your background

On mobile:
- Sign in to the Zoom mobile app.
- While in a Zoom meeting, tap More in the controls.
- Select Background and Effects.
- Tap + to upload a new image. It will be applied automatically.
- Alternatively, choose Blur if you donāt have a background to upload
- Tap Close to return to the meeting.

Photo credit: Zoom Support
Notes:
The selected background will be used for future meetings.
Step 5: Remove Participant Names
- Untick Display participant’s name in the recording & Add a Timestamp
