# Virtual Background Galleries 'Virtual Backgrounds' Offers Zoom Backgrounds for Video Chats By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-backgrounds References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/virtual-backgrounds) & [contentlab](https://contentlab.com/zoom) Within the last few weeks, [Zoom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-for-zoom) has gone from a conferencing app to the network of choice for virtually connecting people via video during the time of a global pandemic—and people are making the most of their experience by using [fun Zoom backgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color4bg). While some people are selecting virtual backdrops that make it look as if they're on the beach or a well-decorated home, others are choosing more fantastical settings for their video calls with images of outer space or even familiar cartoon or TV show scenes. Contentlab curated a gallery of virtual backgrounds that can be downloaded with a click, helping to enliven [group video chats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-workplace1) during a time of uncertainty and working from home. Image Credit: Contentlab ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Backgrounds:** Virtual backgrounds are becoming popular on video conferencing apps as people look for ways to personalize their video calls. - **Remote Work:** Remote work is likely to increase due to the pandemic, creating opportunities for companies that provide tools and resources to make the experience more productive and enjoyable. - **Customizable Software:** Software that allows people to easily customize their virtual backgrounds is likely to become in high demand as video conferencing becomes the norm. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Conferencing:** Video conferencing companies have the opportunity to provide new and innovative features to help their users customize and personalize their video calls. - **Software Development:** Software developers can create new tools to help people easily create and upload their own customized virtual backgrounds. - **Digital Marketing:** Digital marketing agencies can help businesses and individuals create personalized virtual backgrounds to use as a branding tool during video calls. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoonish Video Calling Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatars.md) - [Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatar.md) - [Decorative Virtual Video Backgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorate-your-background.md) - [AI Background Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-background-assistant.md) - [Coffee Shop Video Calls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-video-calls.md) - [Virtual Hangout Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-clubhouse.md) - [Engaging Virtual Call Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-meetings.md) - [AI-Powered Collaboration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-workplace.md) - [Video Game-Like Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pfpchat.md)