These Valentine's Day Zoom Backgrounds Will Make Your Holiday a Whole Lot Sweeter (2024)

These free downloads will make your day a whole lot sweeter.

By Amanda Garrity

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Everything's better with your loved ones by your side, especially Valentine's Day. But this year, for one reason or another, you may have to put your typical Valentine's Day activities on pause and plan a virtual celebration instead. Since saying "cheers" over Zoom isn't exactly the epitome of romance, try your best to set the mood by downloading one (or some) of these love-filled Valentine's Day Zoom backgrounds.

All of these free virtual backgrounds from Hallmark Channel, 1-800-Flowers, American Greetings and Kendra Scott (all love experts, if you ask us) are guaranteed to add even more heart to your holiday. Here, you'll find the perfect backdrop for every and any occasion, whether you're hosting a Galentine's Day party with your best pals, planning an indoor date night with your long-distance love or simply looking for a way to sweeten up your work meetings.

Before you make your picks, here's a refresher on how to add a virtual background on Zoom.

  • Download the background of your choice. Pick a few options, so you can switch them between parties or meetings.
  • After you sign into a Zoom call, look for an icon that says "Stop video" in the bottom left corner of the window. Click the arrow to the right side of it, and select "Choose a virtual background."
  • Upload as many Zoom backgrounds as you'd like, and rotate through your selections.

Now, get ready to feel all the feels as you browse through our favorite Valentine's Day Zoom backgrounds. Who knows, these images may even inspire you to add another virtual happy hour to your calendar, so you can show off just how festive you are.

Red Hearts Background

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Take this heart-filled background from day to night — and keep it up long after Valentine's Day passes to continue spreading the love!

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Valentine's Chocolates Background

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Valentine's Day is the sweetest day of the year, so embrace all that it has to offer — heart-shaped chocolates and decadent truffles, for starters — with this sugary-sweet background.

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Sparkly Gems Background

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A little sparkle goes a long way, especially on Valentine's Day. Here's all the proof you need.

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Flower Wall Background

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Surround yourself with fresh blooms in varying shades of lavender, cream, pink and coral.

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Pink and Red Decorations Background

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Convince everyone that you're ready for Valentine's Day with this living room setup, complete with heart-shaped pillows, flower vases and a holiday-appropriate tree.

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"I Love You" Sign Background

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Before your virtual date night, switch to this lovey-dovey background to tell your valentine how you really feel.

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Candy Hearts Background

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This colorful background is sweeter than sugar — but we totally get it if you want to snack on some Conversation Hearts throughout the call.

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Graceland Pink Car Background

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Love me tender, love me true, here's a way to make your pink Cadillac dreams a reality.

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Pink and Gold Party Background

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If you don't have time to put up directions IRL, play pretend with this background for your Galentine's Day party.

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Roses and Chocolates Background

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Because a romantic dinner for two isn't complete without a rose bouquet and heart-shaped box of chocolates.

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Valentine's Day Barn Background

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If only this background came with a Hallmark-worthy romance, too.

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Pink Roses Background

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It's all coming up roses, as long as you have this pretty-in-pink image on your screen.

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"I Miss You" Background

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Sometimes, you just have to cut to the chase — and this image lets you do exactly that.

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Rose Bouquets and Candles Background

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You'll really set the mood for a virtual date night if you mimic this background in real life with an arrangement of fresh flowers and glowing candles.

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Valentine's Day Party Background

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Your party of one will get an instant upgrade with this background, which will remind all of your friends of your Galentine's Day celebration from year's past.

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FAQs

How do you make a holiday zoom background? ›

When you log into your Zoom account:
  1. Click your profile picture and choose the settings link.
  2. Find the Virtual Background tab. (You'll need to make sure the Virtual Background button is "on" from the Meeting tab.)
  3. In the Virtual Background tab, you can upload your own Holiday virtual background saved on your desktop.

What is the dark truth about Valentine's day? ›

One Valentine was a priest in third-century Rome who defied Emperor Claudius II after the ruler outlawed marriage for young men. St. Valentine would perform marriages in secret for young lovers, ultimately leading to his death.

Does Zoom have Christmas backgrounds? ›

Bring the holiday spirit online with festive Christmas Zoom background ideas. Download or customize one of these Yuletide-themed backgrounds for your next virtual event.

How do I add a Christmas background to my zoom meeting? ›

How do you put a Christmas background on Zoom?
  1. Download our unique custom backgrounds by clicking the links under the images or click the “Download full backgrounds set” button below.
  2. Open Zoom client and click your profile picture, then click "Settings"
  3. Select "Backgrounds & Filters".
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Why did Valentine's day become a holiday? ›

Valentine is likely based on a combination of two Valentines who were executed on February 14 in different years by Roman Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century A.C.E., according to NPR. The Catholic Church maybe have established St. Valentine's Day to honor these two martyrs.

What color to wear on Valentine's day? ›

Red is the symbol of love, romance, and desire, making it the ideal color for a day with that special someone.

When did Valentine's day become a holiday? ›

At the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I forbid the celebration of Lupercalia and is sometimes attributed with replacing it with St. Valentine's Day, but the true origin of the holiday is vague at best. Valentine's Day did not come to be celebrated as a day of romance until about the 14th century.

How to create a custom Zoom background? ›

While in a Zoom meeting, tap More in the controls. Tap Background and Effects. Tap the background you would like to apply or tap + to upload a new image. The background will be automatically applied.

How do I create a custom background for Microsoft Teams? ›

Customize your background during a Microsoft Teams (free) Meeting
  1. In the Teams app, tap the Calendar tab.
  2. Find the meeting you want and tap Join.
  3. In the pre-join screen, tap the Change background or Background effects. ...
  4. You can do the following: ...
  5. After you make your choice, tap Done. ...
  6. Tap Join now to join the meeting.

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