Have your meeting from exotic locations around the world with these free travel Zoom backgrounds!
I’ve been using some fun Zoom backgrounds for family calls, and realized I could make my own from my travel photos. Then I decided to put them here, so others can use them, too. The background images and videos are sized appropriately for use on Zoom video calls.
Free backgrounds for Zoom and other video calls
These are all photos taken by me. Yes, they’re free, but a donation of any amount is appreciated. Thank you to those who have donated!
Rules for using the free Zoom backgrounds
These are free for personal use as Zoom backgrounds. That includes using them in work meetings. You can not sell them, or package them as your own. This does not give permission to upload them anywhere for others to download. I retain all copyrights to images.
How to download the free Zoom backgrounds
Click the download button for the image you want and it should automatically download to your computer.
Categories of Zoom backgrounds from around the world
I split them into categories to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. Click on any of the images to enlarge them. Impress your friends, family, co-workers, and even your boss with the beautiful and fun free Zoom backgrounds.
My personal favorites are the bedroom in the Palace of Versailles, the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, the Papua New Guinea spearmen, sitting in a boat at the floating market in Thailand, and the video background of the Eiffel Tower at night with twinkling lights. Find your own favorite by choosing a category below!
Abu Dhabi
Desert, city, mosques – Abu Dhabi is exotic and beautiful.
Alaska
Mountains and glaciers – you know you’ll look good sitting in front of an Alaska Zoom background.
Americana
Celebrate American history and culture with these classic American Zoom backgrounds.
Animals
Sheep, goats, donkeys – adorable animals will make your Zoom meetings more fun.
Beach
Stuck in a work meeting when you’d rather be in a tropical paradise?
Boats & Water
Bridges, boats, and water – these Zoom backgrounds will help you relax.
Castles
Yes, you can talk to your family while in a castle, including both the Hall of Mirrors and a very fancy bedroom in the Palace of Versailles.
Cliffs, canyons & rocks
Get backgrounds from famed U.S. National Parks like the Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest, and more.
Desert
A zoom meeting surrounded by sand? Sure, you can do that with these desert and dunes Zoom backgrounds.
Dramatic
Have you always been the over-the-top one in your family? Don’t let them down – set yourself up in front of one of these dramatic Zoom backgrounds.
Egypt
Pyramids, tombs, and hieroglyphics – have fun with these Egyptian Zoom backgrounds.
These are all photos taken by me. Yes, they’re free, but a donation of any amount is appreciated. Thank you to those who have donated!
Fancy
Want to impress you friends and colleagues? You need a fancy Zoom background.
Flowers
Flowers are always soothing – put some behind you in your Zoom call.
France
Notre Dame, Mont St. Michel and more – France has some stunning locations.
Ireland
Beautiful Ireland makes a great background for your Zoom meetings.
Moscow
Have your meeting from Red Square with these Zoom background images from Moscow.
Mountains
Majestic mountains make a stunning backdrop for your Zoom meetings.
Nature
Nature is very soothing during a global pandemic. Add some of it to your next Zoom call.
These are all photos taken by me. Yes, they’re free, but a donation of any amount is appreciated. Thank you to those who have donated!
Papua New Guinea
With its vibrant culture and stunning jungles, Papua New Guinea is a great background for your Zoom calls.
Sunset
Striking sunsets are just what the doctor ordered during a global pandemic.
Thailand
Thailand is a beautiful country. Transport yourself there with these Thailand Zoom backgrounds.
Underwater Zoom Backgrounds
Underwater & SCUBA diving Zoom backgrounds will look great in your next video call. Sharks, turtles, coral and more.
Unusual Zoom Backgrounds
Either off-the-beaten path locations or images you might not have thought of, check out these unusual Zoom backgrounds.
Worship
Places of worship around the world – churches, mosques, temples, cathedrals – have amazing architecture.
Video Zoom Backgrounds
Want a little motion behind you in your next Zoom meeting? You can use a video to keep things interesting.
These are all photos taken by me. Yes, they’re free, but a donation of any amount is appreciated. Thank you to those who have donated!
