Enhancements for custom and AI-generated backgrounds in Google Meet
What’s changingWe’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 officeBookshelfStylish living roomCozy living roomTropical beachFantasy castleSci-fi spaceshipGetting startedAdmins: 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 paceRapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on March 6, 2025AvailabilityAvailable for Google Workspace:Business Standard and PlusEnterprise Standard and PlusAlso available with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-onAnyone 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.ResourcesGoogle Workspace Admin Help: Let users apply backgrounds & special effectsGoogle Help: Create background images with Gemini in Google Meet
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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
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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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