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Virtual Backgrounds

Virtual backgrounds let you replace or blur your real background during video meetings. This is useful for maintaining privacy, presenting a professional appearance, or simply having fun with custom images.

Background Options

CrystalQore offers three categories of virtual backgrounds:

None

No background effect applied. Your camera shows your actual surroundings as-is.

Background Blur

Blurs your real background while keeping you in sharp focus. A good default when you want privacy without selecting a specific image.

Preset Images

Choose from a library of built-in background images:

Custom Upload

Upload your own images as virtual backgrounds:

• Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF
• Recommended resolution: 1920x1080 or higher for best results
• Images are stored locally and persist across sessions

Setting a Virtual Background

Uploading a Custom Background

1. In the background selector, click the upload button (typically a "+" icon)
2. Select an image file from your device
3. The image is added to your custom backgrounds list
4. Click it to apply as your active background

Removing a Custom Background

1. Hover over a custom-uploaded background image
2. Click the remove (X) button
3. The image is deleted from your library

Preset backgrounds cannot be removed.

Tips

• Use good lighting — Virtual backgrounds work best with even, front-facing lighting
• Avoid busy clothing — Patterns similar to your background may cause visual artifacts
• Simple backgrounds work best — Solid colors or simple scenes produce cleaner edges
• Test before important meetings — Preview your background before joining a call with clients or leadership
• Background blur is always safe — When in doubt, blur is professional and works in any lighting condition

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