Skype Background blur feature: Best feature in video calls

Skype latest update: How to activate blur feature

If you download the latest version of Skype on desktop or android, you can blur the background image of the room in a skype call from the settings menu.

Skype also allows you to replace the background with a preset image or one of your own. You can also blur the background before a call begins or while it’s in progress.

Steps to activate the Background blur feature:

1. Start a video chat with any of your contacts.
2. Click on the gear icon at the top right of your call screen to open the Audio & Video Settings menu.
3. In the menu, click on the ‘Blur my background’ option to turn the feature on.
4. Close the menu to return to your call with a blurred background.

Skype Background Blur Image Feature Benefits

• This will be extremely useful if you don’t have a proper place to conduct a meeting or to join an online class.
• If you don’t want them to see the embarrassing background behind you during a meeting, all you need to do is to activate the blur effect.
• With the new update, Android users can enjoy more customized options on Skype.
• Skype for iPhone and iPad users will also have some major improvements, including the Share extension with support for dark themes and overall performance enhancements in the latest version 8.68.
• Performance issues with the emoji have been fixed as well, and over-stability improvements have also been added, as per the release notes.

How to activate blur Feature in Windows, Mac, and Linux?

1. Click your profile picture.
2. Go to  Settings and then click  Audio & Video.
3.  Click on the three-dot icon.
4. Click on the ‘Blur my background’ option.
5. Close the menu with a blurred background.

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