WhatsApp has announced that it would be releasing new backgrounds and filters so that users may customize their video calls.
According to the well-known chat platform, the new effects are intended to add a “more personal touch” and make video interactions “more engaging.”
Users can enhance their video calling experience by using the ten filters and ten backgrounds included in the update. Classic choices like “Black & White” and “Vintage TV” are among the filters available; other options include more creative effects like “Light leak” and “Prism light.”
Moreover, the popular messaging platform now offers a variety of video background options for users, including Blur, Living Room, Office, Cafe, Pebbles, Foodie, Smoosh, Beach, Sunset, Celebration, and Forest. In addition to these backgrounds,
WhatsApp has also introduced new features like Touch Up and Low Light modes, designed to enhance and brighten your surroundings, improving clarity and visual appeal during video calls.
To access these effects during one-on-one or group video calls, tap the effects icons located at the top right of the screen to explore the available filters and backgrounds.
These features will be rolled out to all users in the coming weeks.