When the focus belongs on you and not your room, you can blur or customize your background during a video call in Skype.
How do I blur or customize my background during a video call in Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web?
- During a call, select the arrow next to the
video button or select the 
More menu. - Select Choose background on desktop or Blur my background on Web.
- You can Blur the room you're in currently. On desktop, you can choose one of the predefined images, choose the Microsoft Bing Daily Image, choose an image you previously added, or Add image to customize your background effect. To view all the predefined image categories, select the More menu under Choose background effect.
Note: It's recommended to use images in landscape orientation and the custom image needs to be saved locally on your desktop.
How do I blur or customize my background for all video calls in Skype for Windows, Mac, and Linux?
- Select your profile picture.
- Select
Settings then select 
Audio & Video. - Under Choose background, you can Blur the room you're in currently, choose the Microsoft Bing Daily Image, choose an image you previously added, or Add image to customize your background effect. To see all the predefined image categories, select the More menu under Choose background effect.
Note: It's recommended to use images in landscape orientation and the custom image needs to be saved locally on your desktop.
How do I blur my background during a video call in Skype for iPhone, iPad, and Android (6.0+)?
- During a call, tap the More menu.
- Switch Enable background blue on.
Why don't I have the option to blur or customize my video background in Skype for Windows, Mac, and Linux?
To blur your background in Skype, your computer processor needs to support Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2). For more information, check with your computer manufacturer.
