WhatsApp, the popular Meta-owned messaging platform, has introduced two exciting new features for video calls. Users can now personalize their video chats with filters and backgrounds, making conversations more engaging and visually appealing. These features aim to offer users more creative control over their video call experience.
WhatsApp Adds Filters and Backgrounds for Enhanced Experience
To make video calls more enjoyable, WhatsApp users can now add filters or change backgrounds during 1:1 or group calls. This move aligns WhatsApp with other popular video calling platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, offering a more polished and creative touch to virtual interactions.
List of Filters and Backgrounds
Filters
- Warm
- Cool
- Black & White
- Light leak
- Dreamy
- Prism light
- Fisheye
- Vintage TV
- Frosted glass
- Duo tone
Backgrounds
- Blur
- Living room
- Office
- Cafe
- Pebbles
- Foodie
- Smoosh
- Beach
- Sunset
- Celebration
How to Access the New Features
To use these features during a video call, users can click on the effects icon located at the top-right corner of the screen. From there, they can select from a variety of filters or backgrounds that suit their preferences. These effects aim to provide a more vibrant and enjoyable video call experience.
Coming Soon to All Users
WhatsApp has announced that these features will be available to all users over the next few weeks. As video calls continue to be a popular mode of communication, these creative enhancements are set to make conversations more engaging and fun for everyone.
