WhatsApp video calls to get new filter and backgrounds features

It’s been eight years since video calling functionalities were first introduced on WhatsApp. Since then, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform has gotten several new features to take on more mainstream video conferencing apps, including the ability to share one’s screen, AR calling effects, the ability to add as many as 32 participants on a call in one go, and more.

And now, it’s getting another two new features which could potentially be a saviour for most of us some time or the other. Namely, filters and backgrounds for video calls. Here’s all you need to know.

Filters and backgrounds for WhatsApp video calls: What you need to know

Drawing inspiration from mainstream video conferencing apps including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet; WhatsApp is now introducing filters and backgrounds features for video calls. Users can choose from ten distinct filters and ten different backgrounds, which can help provide a professional and polished look during calls for work, or just hide the mess behind you in your living room, while on call with your loved ones.

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The new video call filters on the app include Warm, Cool, Black & White, Light leak, Dreamy, Prism light, Fisheye, Vintage TV, Frosted glass, and Duo tone. Background options on the other hand, consist of Blur, Living room, Office, Café, Pebbles, Foodie, Smoosh, Beach, Sunset, Celebration, and Forest.

In addition to these options, WhatsApp has also introduced two new features to help enhance users’ appearance, as well as the brightness of their environment on their smartphones. Namely – Touch Up and Low Light.

How to use filters and backgrounds on WhatsApp video calls

To access these new features during a video call, users will have to tap on the ‘effects’ icon on the top right of the screen. Here. they will see a list of all the aforementioned filters and backgrounds, from which they can choose the one they find most suitable.

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Bear in mind that the new filters and background features for video calls on WhatsApp have not been rolled out as of yet. They will be made available to all users in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to Unboxed by Croma for more updates, as well as other tips and tricks, and trivia on all things tech!