Enhancements for custom and AI-generated backgrounds in Google Meet

Enhancements for custom and AI-generated backgrounds in Google Meet
Thursday, March 6, 2025

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*