How to add new background images in Teams for personal use

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To add new background images in Microsoft Teams for personal use, you can follow these general steps:

1. Prepare the background image:

   • Choose or create an image that you want to use as your background in Teams.
   • Ensure the image meets the recommended requirements, such as the resolution and aspect ratio specified by Microsoft Teams. For example, the image should be at least 1920x1080 pixels.
   • Save the image to your computer in a location that is easily accessible.

2. Open Microsoft Teams:

   • Launch the Microsoft Teams application on your computer.
   • Sign in to your Teams account if you haven't already.

3. Access your settings:

   • Click on your profile picture or initials located at the top right corner of the Teams interface.
   • In the dropdown menu, select "Settings."

4. Navigate to Background settings:

   • In the Settings menu, select "Devices" from the options on the left side.
   • Look for the "Camera" section.
   • Click on the "Background settings" option.

5. Add a new background image:

   • In the Background settings window, you will see the available background options.
   • Scroll down to the "Custom" section.
   • Click on the "+" (plus) icon or the "Add new" button, depending on the Teams version.

6. Select the image:

   • A file browser window will open.
   • Navigate to the location where you saved the background image.
   • Select the image file and click "Open" or "Add."

7. Set the image as your background:

   • The selected image should now appear in the "Custom" section of the background options.
   • Click on the image to preview it.
   • If you're satisfied with the preview, click "Apply" or "Save" to set it as your background image.

After following these steps, you should have successfully added a new background image in Microsoft Teams for personal use.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-your-background-for-a-teams-meeting-f77a2381-443a-499d-825e-509a140f4780#:~:text=Change%20your%20background%20before%20a%20meeting%20starts&text=You%20can%20also%20replace%20your,PNG%2C%20or%20.BMP%20file.