A virtual background helps you achieve your desired look with no additional equipment.
How to use a virtual background
Go to Restream Studio and click the gear ⚙️ icon under your preview window.
Go to the Virtual Background menu.
Click the key color menu and select Auto.
Select your background - you can blur, use a default image or upload your own.
Requirements
You can upload up to 10 custom backgrounds; the recommended size is 1920x1080.
Virtual backgrounds work on almost all devices, but we recommend using a powerful computer since it uses your graphics processor (GPU).
For best results, we recommend using Chrome as your browser, with hardware acceleration enabled.
FAQ
Do I need additional equipment to use virtual backgrounds?
Do I need additional equipment to use virtual backgrounds?
Not at all. You just need your camera and streaming device.
My background flickers. Any tips?
My background flickers. Any tips?
Consider your camera. Virtual backgrounds work better with digital cameras. If you are using a built-in one, make sure it's as high quality as possible and not blurry.
Light is your friend! The better lit you are, the easier it is to isolate you from your background. Good lighting will also improve your camera quality.
Try to use an image with colors close to your background and a good contrast with you. Otherwise, the system will struggle to tell where you are and where your background is.
Watch out for a cluttered background since it will make it harder to tell your image from the objects behind you. A solid wall is a great choice.
How can I turn on hardware acceleration?
How can I turn on hardware acceleration?
Copy and paste this link in Chrome: chrome://settings/system
Make sure "Use graphics acceleration when available" is toggled on.
💡 Do you own a physical backdrop, like a green screen?