Zoom desktop client, version 3.5 or higher. Zoom desktop client, version 5.2.0 or higher. Image only without a physical green screen Virtual Background requirements for Zoom desktop client Desktop clients must meet the "Image only without a physical green screen" requirements.
The blurred background option is only available for the Windows and macOS desktop clients, as well as the Android and iOS mobile apps. Virtual background without a green screen is not supported when utilizing the desktop client within a virtual environment. For example, an Intel i7-6700 is the 700 model of the 6th generation of i7 processors. When comparing your processor with the requirements below, the generation of your processor can be determined by the first digit (or two) of the processor number, while the remaining 3 digits are the model number. A green screen is recommended for the best Virtual Background experience while video conferencing but is not required. Requirements will vary depending if you are using an image or video as your background and if you are using a physical green screen. Background requirements apply to Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices, and operating systems. If you are looking for help with Virtual Background troubleshooting, start by checking the list of requirements outlined below to make sure your version and computer or device support this feature. This article lists the requirements for using Virtual Background in the Zoom desktop client and mobile app.