How to change your background in Skype

  • Open Skype on the web or the latest version of the Skype app for Windows, Mac or Linux. During a call, hover over the video button or click the More menu. Click Choose background effect. You can then blur the room, choose one of the predefined images, choose an image you previously added or add a new image.

  • Open Skype on the web or the latest version of the Skype app for Windows or Mac. Click your profile picture. Click Settings, and then click Audio and Video. Under Choose background effect, you can blur the room, choose one of the predefined images, choose an image you previously added or add a new image.