Spice Up Your Digital Devices with a New Zoom Background

Want to spice up your phone, computer, or Zoom call? You can find thousands of free backgrounds on the internet, so you can change your style as often as you want. Whether you want something simple, like a white background or black background, or something festive, like a Christmas background, use this list to find an image that fits your style. 

Where to Find Backgrounds 

For Your Desktop

You don’t have to settle for the default background on your computer. Instead, stay inspired with one of these desktop backgrounds. (In the same vein, you can also change the image on your Google homepage. Not sure how to change Google background? On your home screen, select the pencil icon on the bottom right corner. Then select or upload a new background image.) 

Unsplash

From breathtaking cityscapes to natural wonders, Unsplash is a treasure trove of background images. 

Desktopography 

Created by some of the most imaginative designers and developers, these sci-fi and mixed media backgrounds are released once a year. 

Canva

Have a specific desktop image idea in mind, but can’t find what you want? With Canva, you can create (or customize) your own background. 

Vladstudio

Some of these unique wallpapers are made to span across double and triple monitors. 

For Your Phone

Let’s face it: You look at your phone every day—sometimes all day. Why not make it a little more interesting with a new background? 

Draper James

For modern, preppy prints—like florals and gingham—check out seasonal backgrounds for your phone from Draper James. 

Unsplash 

You’ll never run out of options with phone backgrounds from Unsplash, featuring everything from landscapes to abstract art. 

Erin Condren 

These bold phone backgrounds—from bright stripes to colorful geometric patterns—are sure to make you smile every time you look at your phone. 

The Verge 

Neon lights, paint splatters, and 3D shapes make these backgrounds eye-catching and unique. 

For a Zoom Background

Virtual meetings are here to stay. Fortunately, Zoom allows you to upload and use any image as a virtual background, so you don’t have to worry about a less-than-professional (or less-than-tidy) space. Need a refresher on how to change background on Zoom? Navigate to Settings, then select Backgrounds and Filters. There, you can upload your own virtual background. 

LUXVT

These luxury real estate photos will turn your background into a modern, upscale room. 

Pixar 

Take your meetings in front of a colorful setting from your favorite animated films, such as Toy Story or Finding Nemo. 

West Elm

Want to picture yourself in your dream house—literally? West Elm backgrounds feature modern furniture and décor. 

Airbnb 

Airbnb backgrounds will transport you across the globe, from Indonesia to Norway. 

Use a CSS Zoom Background or Desktop Background

Cascading style sheets (CSS) backgrounds can add background patterns, as well as trendy effects and elements, to your website. 

MagicPattern 

Here, you can customize every element of CSS pattern backgrounds, including colors, opacity, and spacing. 

WallpaperSafari 

From Christmas backgrounds to space backgrounds, you can find a wallpaper that fits your style at WallpaperSafari. 

1stWebDesigner

These CSS background effects include scrolling animations to complex code environments. 

Cool Backgrounds

Choose from a variety of tools to create exciting CSS background effects. 

Your digital screens don’t have to be lifeless. With these free background images and effects, you can find a constant source of inspiration. 

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