Before joining a meeting
1
Pick your pre-join screen
When Teams shows your camera preview before a call, look for the Background filters panel on the right side.
Screenshot placeholder — pre-join screen
2
Add your downloaded background
Scroll the panel, click Add new, and choose the PNG or JPG you downloaded from MeetBG. It will stay saved for every future call.
During a meeting
3
Open Effects & avatars
In the call toolbar, click More → Effects and avatars → Backgrounds. Select a saved background or add a new one — no need to leave the call.
💡 Tip: sit facing a light source and avoid wearing the same color as your background — Teams edge detection gets noticeably cleaner.
On mobile (iOS & Android)
Tap More → Backgrounds during a video call, then pick an image from your phone. Custom uploads work on Teams mobile since v2.1 — make sure your app is updated.
FAQ
Are these backgrounds really free for work calls?
Yes — every MeetBG background is free for personal and commercial use, including client calls and interviews. No attribution required.
Why is my custom background not showing?
Teams only supports JPG/PNG under 30MB. Also check that your Teams app is updated — older versions hide the Add new button.
Where are backgrounds stored on my computer?
Windows: %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Teams\Backgrounds\Uploads. Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Teams/Backgrounds/Uploads.
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