Virtual backgrounds are still an integral part of video conferencing in 2025. They offer numerous advantages, especially in a professional environment, from maintaining privacy to presenting your company professionally. In this article, you will find out how you can use digital business cards as virtual backgrounds, what tips there are and how you can make your meetings even smarter.

What is a virtual background?

A virtual background hides your surroundings and replaces them with an image or design of your choice. This is particularly practical in video conferences: The software recognizes the outline of your head and body so that the background looks realistic. Thanks to tools such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, you can select standard backgrounds. With oneVcard you can create personalized backgrounds that include your company logo, your name and a QR code. This QR code links directly to your digital business card.

Digital business cards and their advantages

With a digital business card as a virtual background, you increase the visibility and professionalism of your company. Here are the most important advantages:

Especially in large meetings or at virtual events, you can efficiently draw attention to yourself and your company.

How do I create digital business cards as virtual backgrounds?

With oneVcard , you can choose from various designs free of charge. The premium version allows you to create personalized backgrounds that are perfectly tailored to your company. This is how it works:

• Choose a design from six professional backgrounds.
• Add your company logo, your name and a QR code.
• Save the background and upload it to your video conferencing software.

Five tips for digital business cards and virtual backgrounds

1. Suitable aspect ratio: Make sure that your background matches the image format of your webcam.
2. External webcam: For more stable backgrounds, use a high-quality external camera.
3. Optimal lighting: With good lighting, colors and contrasts appear more natural.
4. Color coordination: Avoid clothing that blends in with the background.
5. Professional background: A single-color background or a green screen ensures optimum results.

Excursus: White labeling for digital business cards

With the white labeling of oneVcard you can customize your backgrounds. Add your logo, your company colors and specific texts to create recognition value. This "plug-and-play" design makes it particularly easy to create backgrounds in your corporate design.

How to change your background in Zoom and other tools

Most video conferencing tools offer simple options for setting up virtual backgrounds:

• Zoom: Go to the settings via the gear icon and select "Background and filters".
• Microsoft Teams: Click on "Background effects" during a meeting and upload your design.
• WebEx: Select your virtual background in the settings.

A virtual background for more professionalism

With the digital business cards from oneVcard you can make yourself and your company stand out. A professional background not only strengthens your brand, but also makes it easier for others to contact you directly. Start now and create your individual virtual background!

Create virtual background

You can either create a simple virtual background directly free of charge or subscribe oneVcard to use all the functions of the virtual backgrounds.