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Skype is trying to rival the infamous Zoom video conferencing app by introducing custom backgrounds. It was one of the reasons that made Zoom popular in the first place. New custom backgrounds in Skype are available as part of the app update for Mac, Windows, Linux and the web, and add to Skype’s long-standing support for blurring the background during a video call.
This is what the description says on the company’s official support page. “This could be anywhere: Do you want to look like you’re calling from the beach or from space? Now you can, with custom backgrounds for your video calls.”
So how do you customize the background for Skype video calls? It is simple.
Step 1: During a video call, go to the video button or click on the menu for three more points.
Step 2: Click “Choose Background Effect”.
Step 3: From here you can blur the current background, choose an image you have previously added, or add a new one to customize the background effect.
Also read: Zoom vs Skype: which video conferencing app should you use
To customize your background for all Skype video calls:
Step 1: Click on your profile picture.
Step 2: Click on the Gear-Like Settings option.
Step 3: Click on the “Audio and Video” option.
Step 4: choose the background effect.
In addition to the custom background, you can also share files directly from your Mac to Skype contacts. You can even easily access the call controls in the chat menu.
Skype has been doing enough to lure users to its platform since Zoom’s privacy and security controversy. However, Zoom continues to witness continued growth worldwide and has already reached 300 million users.
