Zoom: Portrait Lighting

A recent update from Zoom includes a new video setting in the desktop application called Portrait Lighting. This setting will automatically highlight the user's image in the webcam broadcast while dimming the background.

To explore this feature,

  • On a Mac, select the Profile image on the top-right of the Zoom desktop application.
    • Choose Settings.
    • In the Video section, select the option for Portrait Lighting. You will have an opportunity to preview how your image will appear.
  • On a PC, select the Settings gear in the top-right of the application.
    • In the Video section, select the option for Portrait Lighting. You will have an opportunity to preview how your image will appear.
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