Use a virtual background

Apply a background blur or a custom image behind you in Web Studio so viewers see a polished scene instead of your real room.

How to turn on a virtual background

1. Inside Web Studio, click Settings in the top bar.
2. Select the Virtual Background tab.
3. Choose an effect:
   • None — no background effect.
   • Strong Blur — heavy blur on the area behind you.
   • Slight Blur — subtle depth-of-field look.
   • Custom Image — replace your background with an image you upload.
4. If you chose Custom Image, click Upload Image and pick a JPG or PNG from your computer.

The first time you enable an effect, Web Studio downloads a small AI segmentation model to your browser. While it loads you'll see a yellow "Loading AI model..." indicator; once it turns green, the effect is active for your viewers and recordings.

Good to know: Virtual backgrounds are processed in your browser, so they use your computer's GPU and CPU. If your machine is already working hard during a complex broadcast, switch to Slight Blur or None to reduce the load.