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How to Use Avatars in Zoom Video Meetings

This guide walks you through how to use Zoom’s animated avatars to add fun and expression to your video calls.

1
Navigate to the Video Settings
  • Click on the arrow next to the video icon to open options.
  • Select “Choose Avatar” from the menu.
Navigate to the video settings
2
Browse the Available Avatars
  • Browse through the available animal avatar options, such as cat, cow, dog, and bunny.
Browse the Available Avatars
3
Select an Avatar
  • Choose your preferred avatar and click the ‘X’ button to confirm. The avatar’s mouth syncs up with your speech, and blinking is also synchronized.
  • Note that only the face syncs with your actions; hand movements are not captured.
Select an Avatar
4
Select “Show Avatar” to Remove
  • If you wish to remove the avatar, go back to the video settings, click the arrow, and select “Show Avatar” to revert to your original video.
Select