When you’re in a Zoom meeting with a bunch of people, you may not want to share your video feed with the rest of the participants. Zoom allows you to turn off your camera while attending a virtual meeting. When your camera is turned off, Zoom displays your name or initials in the window where your video feed is supposed to be. To make your icon more engaging, you can set your profile picture to it. In this article, we show you how to display your profile picture in a Zoom meeting instead of your video feed.
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Set up a profile picture before the meeting starts
Step 1: Launch the Zoom desktop application and click on the Settings icon.
Step 2: Click on the Profile tab in the side menu. This will redirect you to your Zoom profile in your web browser.
Step 3: Click on your profile picture to change it. If you don’t have a profile picture, click on the empty thumbnail to set one up.
Step 4: Choose a picture from your device or drag and drop one in the dialogue to upload as your profile picture.
Step 5: Make sure the picture is appropriately cropped and under 2MB in size before uploading it.
Step 6: Turn off your video before joining a meeting. Your video feed will be replaced by your profile picture.
Already in a meeting? Here’s how you can set up your profile picture
If you don’t have a profile picture on Zoom, your video feed will display your initials as soon as you turn your camera off. You can set up a profile picture while you are in a meeting. Simply right-click on your video window in the meeting and select ‘Add profile picture’. If you already have a profile picture, select ‘Edit profile picture’ to change it. Once you’ve added a picture, turn off your camera. Your icon will show your profile picture instead of your initials or name.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my profile picture on a Zoom meeting instead of my video?
Set up a profile picture on your account and turn off your camera during a meeting. Once your camera is off, your profile picture will display on the screen.
How do you show only your picture on Zoom?
Go to Settings>Profile and set up a profile picture. Then turn your camera off to display it in your window during a meeting.
Why doesn’t my profile picture show on Zoom when my video is off?
Click on the Security icon in the toolbar and uncheck the option to Hide profile photos.
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Conclusion
This is how you can display your profile picture on a Zoom meeting instead of your video feed. Once you change your profile picture on Zoom, it will show up on the device you are logged into. Turning your camera off while you are attending a meeting using your phone will also display your profile picture on the screen.
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