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Iron Contributor

Nov 29, 2019

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Teams Video call Custom Backgrounds - Release date?

Hi, Is there a release date for Teams custom backgrounds for use on video calls? It was announced earlier this year with a release date of "later this year" but I've seen nothing more concret...

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ChrisHoardMVP
Nov 29, 2019
Not currently. It was demoed as early back as March 2019 so there are a lot of asks for it

The guys at Regarding 365 recently did an update on it which may be worth watching

https://regarding365.com/365-unplugged-custom-backgrounds-in-microsoft-teams-91ac5cc44668

Would recommend keeping an eye on the Microsoft 365 roadmap, as well as Teams Uservoice.

Hope that answers your question

Best, Chris

seanwindrem

Brass Contributor

Apr 06, 2020

PJR_CDF

I've figured out how to use a custom background.

Save your image /s in the uploads folder for teams.

Mine was located here:

C:\Users\YOUR_USER_NAME_HERE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Teams\Backgrounds\Uploads

Then in teams; click the three dots > Show Background Effects

The pictures you added should be there with the included default backgrounds

Good Luck!

spacemanjosh

Copper Contributor

Apr 07, 2020

seanwindremThanks! This certainly worked for me. On a Mac the path is:

/Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Teams/Backgrounds/Uploads/

However, I'm surprised there isn't a button to upload your own image somewhere in the interface. It's a bit kludgy. Hopefully Microsoft will make this a little easier to use.

HIPRM
Copper Contributor
Apr 19, 2020
Did the backgrounds folder get created during install/update of Teams. I'm on Microsoft Teams Version 1.3.00.8663 (64-bit) and I don't have the backgrounds folder. I navigated in the finder to here:

/Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Teams/
- GVidalis
  Brass Contributor
  Apr 19, 2020
  HIPRM try c:\user\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Teams\Backgrounds\Uploads\
  - franzx
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 22, 2020
    Hey GVidalis it seems HIPRM is on a Mac...
PJR_CDF
Iron Contributor
Apr 08, 2020
More info here

https://office365itpros.com/2020/04/06/teams-meeting-background-image/

The official ability for you to use custom backgrounds is coming in May.
- StevenC365
  MVP
  Apr 08, 2020
  PJR_CDF Rollout starts Mid April according to message centre.
  - tassenza
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 13, 2020
    StevenC365
    How will I know that this new feature, custom or pre-chosen backgrounds was deployed to me? Is there a desktop version I should be looking out for?
    
    This is what I am currently on:
    You have Microsoft Teams Version 1.3.00.4461 (64-bit). It was last updated on 3/6/20.
    
    How do I know when a newer version is available? Windows update says I'm up to date. Is this possible?
    
    looking at the online version of teams, and there is no sign of a custom background there either. what am I to look for to see if it is available?
    
    thank you