Automatic framing is now available to everyone in Google Meet

Automatic framing is now available to everyone in Google Meet video calls, plus an improved experience when using virtual backgrounds
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Quick summary
In 2022, we introduced automatic framing for select Google Workspace editions. Beginning today, we’re pleased to announce that we’re expanding this functionality to all users, as well as introducing an improved experience while using a virtual background. This feature will be on by default.
Depending on their camera placement, some meeting participants might be less visible than others. With automatic framing, Google Meet will automatically center your video before joining a meeting to help ensure equal visibility for all participants. The automatic framing happens only once, so there are no motion distractions that can divert attention from the content of the meeting. Additionally, Meet will now continuously keep you centered when using a virtual background, ensuring your background is fixed and not constantly reframing which can be distracting.

Getting started

• Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
• End users: This feature will be ON by default and can be turned off by the user.
• Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning video framing on or off for your account. Note when no virtual background is used, you can manually reframe the video at any time by hovering over your video tile and clicking reframe.

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release domains: Extended rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 19, 2024
• Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on December 2, 2024

Availability

• Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts

Resources

• Google Help: Improve your video & audio experience