October 31st is fast approaching, and you know what that means – Halloween! This year, we’ve created a list of the best Halloween zoom backgrounds for your upcoming online parties. You’ll find something for kids and grown-ups alike! Choose from spooky, chic, and whimsical backgrounds. Check out our fun Halloween Zoom Backgrounds today!
Throwing a Halloween party? Check out these spooktacular Halloween party invitations for a party to remember!
Spooky Zoom Backgrounds
These first 10 Halloween zoom backgrounds are sure to scare your friends! Choose from an assortment of graveyards, haunted castles, and zombie scenes. For your big kids wanting a background that’s creepy enough to be scary but not haunting enough to cause nightmares, scroll down to #9.
Not a fan of horror at all? No problem. Skip down to #11 and choose from chic and whimsical choices that are all Halloween vibes minus the creeps.
1. Spooky Castle
This spooky castle is dark, but not without beauty. The moonlight shimmers off of the castle, giving the castle a haunted glow for those looking from afar.
2. Lonely Grave
This lonely gravestone has not a single sign of life around. Even the jack-o-lanterns all around are disturbed.
3. Creepy Castle on a Hill
This castle can only be reached down the long, winding round surrounded by a dark forest. The trees are eerie-looking as if their branches were reaching for you in the night sky.
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4. Return of the Zombies
This is a virtual background that features scary zombies in their natural habitat – empty fields at night! They’re on the hunt and they’re coming for you next! Let’s search for somewhere to hide!
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5. Ominous Gated Castle
This castle is shrouded in ominous clouds. Add those creepy gates and who wouldn’t want to stay away?
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6. No Turning Back
As you get closer, you get an overwhelming feeling that the gate to this sinister castle seems to warn you away with its imposing size and forbidding appearance. Something doesn’t feel right, but there’s no turning back now!
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7. Graveyard
Is it just me, or does this graveyard seem to be alive?
8. Haunted Woods
It’s hard to drive by these empty woods, and not feel like someone is watching you from the shadows. The trees are eerily still and the evening sky seems like it’s waiting for something. I hope no one is hiding around the corner!
9. Kid-Friendly Spooky Forest
The trees are twisted into unnatural shapes by some sort of magic!
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10. Full Moon
Do you hear that? Werewolves are out tonight and it’s a full moon! You’ll find me staying home because who knows what will happen next…
Chic Zoom Backgrounds
These next 10 fun Halloween Zoom backgrounds are less scary, but are still perfect for your online party! These free chic backgrounds have plenty of colors and vary in design from glamorous to minimalist and everything in between.
11. Harvest Halloween
Nothing can bring out the feeling of fall like a festive, harvest pumpkin! Sign me up!
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12. Stacked Pumpkins
Hand-painted stacked pumpkins are lit up by beautiful, glittering orange lights. This is the perfect background for any Halloween party!
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13. More Pumpkins
More pumpkins for you! A close-up view of stacked pumpkins and fall leaves is sure to get you in the Halloween spirit!
14. Candy Corn Please!
The candy corn Zoom background would make a perfect photo background! What better way to enjoy candy corn without all the calories?
15. Carved Pumpkins
The orange lights of fall and some hand-carved jack-o-lanterns are the perfect backdrop for any virtual party!
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16. Minimalist Halloween
This is perfect for those who want to keep their virtual background chic.
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17. Minimalist Bats
These bats are flying off the page! This minimalist Halloween background with black bats and orange hues is the best choice for those who want to keep things spookily simple.
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18. Trick or Treat!
This is a virtual background that speaks for itself! Can’t wait to see all those kids in costume going from house to house dressed in great disguises.
19. Meow! Trick or Treat!
Make your Halloween purrfect with this meow-tastic background. This really cute kitty is ready for an evening of fun!
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20. Trick or Doggie Treat
This sweet pup is ready to get in the holiday spirit!
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Whimsical Zoom Backgrounds
Great news! These next 11 fun zoom backgrounds are perfect for the whole family! These fun, whimsical backgrounds make for a lighthearted celebration! Enjoy a spooktacular Halloween without news of a nightmare. Yes, please!
21. Whimsical Halloween (Purple)
These friendly witches and friendly ghost know how to celebrate in style!
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22. Whimsical Halloween (Orange)
This classic and fun Halloween background features a classic black cat, a great jack-o-lantern, and bats.
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23. Whimsical Ghosts
These friendly ghosts look like they are having a ball!
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24. Whimsical Mummy (Orange)
We couldn’t just leave out our friendly mummy!
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25. Whimsical Mummy (Black)
Is it only me or does nighttime give you the same haunted vibes any other time of the year? Thankfully our friendly mummy is here to bring us comfort.
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26. Whimsical Cats
This black cat would make any witch jealous of his mischief skills.
27. Whimsical Spooky Halloween
That jack-o-lantern is sure to give someone a scare!
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28. Whimsical Witches
These friendly witches know how to have fun! This Zoom background features witches flying on their brooms off to your house to celebrate Halloween!
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29. Whimsical Halloween for Little Ones
This sweet little group of best friends really know how to have fun!
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30. Whimsical Dracula
This fun Halloween Zoom background features Dracula who’s ready to celebrate Halloween with you! Boo!
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31. Whimsical Frankenstein
Frankenstein is ready to celebrate Halloween with you in true Halloween spirit! I wonder what else may be brewing…
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How to Download Your Halloween Zoom Background
Click on the “Download image” link below the background you like. This will cause the image to be downloaded to your device.
How to Change Your Zoom Background
Now that you’ve chosen your favorite Halloween Zoom background, it is time to set it up. It couldn’t be easier.
To adjust your Zoom background, hover over your picture and add it to your media library by clicking on the icon with three dots to adjust your background image settings. Select the change virtual background option and upload your favorite free Zoom backgrounds and you’re all set!
For detailed instructions on how to adjust your background settings, visit Zoom’s help page.
Final Thoughts
Thank you for checking out our free Halloween Zoom backgrounds! We wish you a very safe, happy, and spooktacular Halloween this year!
For more virtual party ideas and games to enjoy with friends, click here.
