Enhancements for custom and AI-generated backgrounds in Google Meet

Written by Alfonso Martinez | Mar 6, 2025 8:45:20 PM

What’s changing

We’re introducing two improvements for creating custom background images with Gemini in Google Meet:

First, we’ve upgraded the image generation model, which will significantly improve the visual appeal and quality of generated backgrounds, while also better representing user requests.
Next, we’ve added several new preset styles to help you get started creating your own backgrounds. Specifically, you’ll see options for the following:

Professional office
Bookshelf
Stylish living room
Cozy living room
Tropical beach
Fantasy castle
Sci-fi spaceship

Getting started

Admins: To enable or disable the ability to create backgrounds with Gemini, go to Admin console > Apps > Google Workspace > Settings for Google Meet > Meet video setting. Visit the Help Center to learn more about how to control whether users can change their backgrounds in Meet.
End users: When enabled by your admin, visit the Help Center to learn more about creating background images with Gemini in Google Meet.

Rollout pace

Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on March 6, 2025

Availability

Available for Google Workspace:

Business Standard and Plus
Enterprise Standard and Plus
Also available with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on

Anyone who previously purchased these add-ons will also receive this feature:

Gemini Business*
Gemini Enterprise*
AI Meetings and Messages*

*As of January 15, 2025, we’re no longer offering the Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise add-ons for sale. Please refer to this announcement for more details.

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