How to Blur Background in Zoom, Teams, Skype Without Green Screen?

Introduction

Your background isn't always perfect for video calls: clutter, kitchen views, or random passersby can be distracting. Fortunately, modern apps allow you to blur backgrounds without a green screen — just enable software blur. Let's explore how to do this in Zoom, Teams, and Skype, even with a regular webcam.

Quick Solution

  1. Make sure your camera works correctly.
    Test your video on DoCam.io. If the video is clear — proceed to background settings.
  2. Open video settings in your app.
    Zoom, Teams, and Skype have built-in "Background Blur" features.
  3. Select the blur effect.
    Simply enable "Blur Background" — no green screen or additional equipment needed.

Detailed Guide

1. Background Blur in Zoom

1️⃣ Open Zoom → Settings → Video.
2️⃣ Go to the Background & Filters tab.
3️⃣ Select the Blur option.
Zoom will automatically detect you and apply software blur.

Tip: If the feature is inactive, update Zoom to the latest version and ensure hardware video acceleration is enabled.

2. Background Blur in Microsoft Teams

1️⃣ On the call screen, click … → Background effects.
2️⃣ Select Blur.
Teams will apply a soft effect while keeping your face in focus.

Important: On weaker laptops, this feature may be unavailable. Try reducing load by closing unnecessary applications.

3. Background Blur in Skype

1️⃣ Open Settings → Audio & Video.
2️⃣ Below the camera preview, enable Blur my background.
Skype automatically separates you from the background using AI.

4. Blur in Browser (Web Versions)

If you're using the web version of Zoom or Teams, blur may not work. In this case, you can use OBS Virtual Camera + "Background Blur" filter or the ManyCam app.

5. Image Optimization

  • Sit in the center of the frame so the software correctly detects your silhouette.
  • Ensure good lighting — AI works more accurately with bright light.
  • Avoid overly busy backgrounds.

Tips

  • If blur is "stuttering" — disable background animation and smoothing effects.
  • For older PCs, use a static image instead of blur.
  • In OBS, you can manually add a Gaussian Blur filter for more flexibility.
  • Check how your camera and background look on DoCam.io before the meeting.

Conclusion

Done! Now you know how to create professional-looking video without extra accessories. Background blur is a simple way to hide unnecessary details and improve the visual impression of your communication.

Before your video call, test your camera on DoCam.io.