What’s changing
We’ve heard from our users that having backgrounds that match your brand guidelines are important for visual polish during critical meetings. Now, admins can now provide a set of images for the background replace feature in Google Meet. This will enable users to easily select an image that properly represents their company’s specific brand and style.
Getting started
- Admins:
Visit the Help Center to learn more about letting your users change their backgrounds and special effects. Specifically, please refer to the “Set up custom images and “Set image access” instructions to ensure your users can use custom backgrounds. - End users: When enabled by your admin, visit the Help Center to learn more about changing your background in Meet.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout starting on March 14, 2023
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers
Note: Use this Help Center article to learn more about how to properly set image access so your users can use your custom backgrounds.