Having a nice-looking custom background during video calls has (sort of) become a habit for me. What started out as a fun experiment initially during Zoom video calls has turned into a very useful way to keep the real background out of sight. Whether it’s hiding unwanted people from the scene or preventing anyone from having a look at a not-so-attractive interior, a virtual background has a role to play. Beyond privacy, it adds a bit of luster to your personal chat, especially when you are in a free-wheeling chat with your loved ones. If that’s what you are after, here is how you can set a custom background on Skype video calls.
Bear in mind, setting a virtual background on Skype video calls requires you to be running the latest version of the app (version 8.59.0.77 or later). So, make sure to update the video-calling app on your computer before trying out this feature.
- Change Background for Specific Calls
- Set Up a Custom Background for All Skype Calls
Change Background for Specific Skype Video Calls
- Launch Skype on your computer and start a video call as usual.
Voila! The change will come into effect instantly, giving an all-new look to the background.
- Launch Skype on your device and click on your profile photo.
That’s all there is to it! Now that you know how to customize the background effect for Skype video calls, make the most of it to bring a lot of fun to your video calling. Apart from adding a humor quotient, it can also come in handy for offering the needed privacy.
