Zoom Avatar Integration

Zoom offers built-in avatar support and works with third-party virtual camera tools for AI avatar meetings. Learn to set up both approaches.

Zoom's Built-In Avatars

Zoom has native avatar features that mirror your expressions:

• Available in Zoom 5.10+ for desktop and mobile
• Choose from animal and stylized avatar options
• Tracks head movement, expressions, and mouth for lip sync
• No additional software required
• Enable via: Settings → Video → Avatars

Setting Up Built-In Avatars

1. Update Zoom

   Ensure you're running Zoom 5.10 or later. Check for updates in the app.

2. Enable in Settings

   Go to Settings → Video → Enable Avatars (admin may need to enable for your organization).

3. Select During Meeting

   In a meeting, click the arrow next to "Stop Video" and choose "Choose Virtual Avatar."

4. Customize

   Select your preferred avatar style and customize colors and accessories.

Third-Party Avatars in Zoom

For photorealistic or custom avatars, use virtual camera tools:

1. Set up your avatar in HeyGen, NVIDIA Broadcast, or VTube Studio
2. Enable the virtual camera output from the avatar software
3. In Zoom, go to Settings → Video → Camera and select the virtual camera
4. Your AI avatar now appears as your video feed in the meeting

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