How Do I Make a Custom Webex Background?

Founded in 1995, Webex is one of the oldest web conferencing platforms. Its ownership was taken over by Cisco Systems, a change that came with new corporate branding. The platform provides a wide range of video conferencing tools, including but not limited to Webex Teams, Webex Meetings, Webex Enterprise Edition, Webex Connect, and the Webex Support Center. Additional web conferencing resources incorporate Webex Training, Webex Sales Center, and the Webex Event Center.

Webex has special iOS and Android applications, which improves its convenience. The platform also allows users to make custom backgrounds. In this context, you can change your background or blur it before you've begun a meeting. You can also change, blur, or add a background image during a meeting, training session, or event following the steps outlined below.

Steps of changong the custom Webex background

If you want to limit the distraction from your background before you've begun a Webex meeting or event, follow the steps below to guide you throughout the process. The steps apply to Mac or Windows Desktop users:

• To begin, visit https://www.webex.com/.
• Navigate to the video conferencing page.
• If you were expecting some activity, select the activity.
• While there, at the top right corner, you will notice an icon that reads "Change Background."
• Click on it.

Once you've done that, you can;

• Click "Blur" if you want to blur the background while still maintaining focus on yourself.
• Choose a default virtual background by selecting the one you like from the choices provided.
• Use your photo as the default background. To do this, click on the "+" icon. It's worth noting that Webex recommends that sing an image that's 1028 x 720 pixels. Moreover, the image should be in ".jpg" or ".png" formats.

If you want to change the background when a meeting, event, or training session is in play, here's how to go about it.

• On the self-view interface, select the "Video options" icon.
• Click on "Change Virtual Background."

Select one of the following options.

• Select "Blur" to blur the background and keep yourself in focus.
• Click on the background of your liking to set it as the default.
• Tap on the "+" icon to set your picture as the default.

When ready to proceed with the meeting, select "Apply." Luckily, you won't have to repeat this process since Webex will automatically remember your preferences.

With that in mind, Webex provides a few best practices that could help you distinguish yourself in a much better way, thereby allowing you to get the most out of your virtual background.

• Ensure that the area you choose to set up your meeting is well lit.
• It's a good idea to position yourself in front of a wall or static backdrop.
• Also, try wearing something that stands out from your background.

However, for you to conveniently change your background, the Webex site administrator needs to turn on the virtual backgrounds. This way, everyone in the organization can limit distractions and maintain their privacy during meetings. Also, they can blur or alter the backgrounds or even create custom ones at will. Below are some steps a Webex site administrator can follow to enable the virtual backgrounds for everyone.

• Visit your Webex Site Administration page.
• Select "Configuration."
• Click on "Common Site Setting."
• Go to "Options."
• Once done, scroll down to the "Site Options" icon.
• Check the box near the command that reads, "Enable virtual background."

Alternatively;

As prementioned, Webex web conferencing resources include the Webex Support Center, which is quite resourceful in providing solutions for various Webex issues. However, for further assistance, feel free to call their support desks.