Monday 15 August 2022
Background effects are now more accurate for Google Meet users on the web. Thanks to improved background and foreground separation, users can experienceBackground blur, Background replacement andMore realistic backgrounds and styles
Meet offers improved background and face separation
Additionally, to help users on devices that aren't designed to best use real-time video effects, these effects can now be processed in the cloud. Meet automatically adjusts between device-based and cloud-based effects processing to provide the best experience, saving up to 30% battery and CPU on your device while optimizing effect quality.
The first effect that supports this ability is:Background blurandLight adjustment Support for additional effects such as background replacement will be added in the future.
Basic Operation
- Administrator: There is no admin control for this feature.
- Standard User: There are no end-user settings for this feature. Visit the Help Center for more information aboutChanging the background and applying visual effects in Meet
The launch
Improved background and foreground separation
- This feature is available to all users.
Cloud Computing
- This feature is available to all users.
Availability
Improved background and foreground separation
- Available to all users on eligible devices. Visit the Help Center to learn aboutDevice featuresFor backgrounds and visual effects
Cloud Computing
- Available to Google Workspace Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, and Workspace Individual customers on eligible devices in eligible countries (North America, Europe, North Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia). Visit the Help Center to learn more about availability.
- Not available in Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Education Fundamentals, Education Plus, Frontline, and Nonprofits, as well as existing G Suite Basic and Business customers.
- Not available for users with personal Google accounts.
