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How to Mirror and Show My Own Video Feed in Zoom Meeting

Zoom has become the most popular video conferencing platform, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic forced many people to work and study from home. As a video conferencing tool, it’s important that users are able to see themselves clearly during meetings. This allows you to ensure you remain in frame, monitor your background, and check your appearance.

However, many users find it jarring to see an unmirrored image of themselves in Zoom meetings. We are used to seeing our mirrored reflection in the mirror. So seeing an unflipped image can look a bit weird. Fortunately, Zoom provides the ability to mirror your self-view video feed.

Why You Should Mirror Your Self-View

Here are some key reasons why mirroring your self-view can be beneficial:

  • Familiar View: Mirroring makes your video look like what you see in the mirror, which is what you’re used to.
  • Check Appearance: It’s easier to check that you look neat, your hair is in place, etc. when seeing a mirrored view.
  • Monitor Movement: When demonstrating gestures or movements, a mirrored view helps you ensure they look correct.
  • Avoid Distractions: An unfamiliar unmirrored view can be distracting. Mirroring avoids this issue.

So in most cases, enabling mirroring leads to a better and more comfortable Zoom meeting experience.

How to Mirror Your Video Feed

Mirroring your self-view video in Zoom only takes a few seconds. Here are the steps:

On Desktop

  1. Open the Zoom desktop app
  2. Click on your profile picture then select Settings
  3. Select the Video tab
  4. Tick the box next to Mirror my video
  5. Your self-view will now be mirrored

On Mobile Devices

  1. Open the Zoom mobile app
  2. Tap on the Settings icon
  3. Choose Meetings
  4. Enable the switch for Mirror my video

And that’s all there is to it! The change will apply instantly.

Showing Your Mirrored Video Feed

By default, Zoom shows your mirrored self-view when you first join a meeting. However, once you start screen sharing it replaces your video with the shared screen.

If you want your mirrored video to remain visible during screen sharing, here’s how:

  1. Start sharing your screen
  2. Click on More in the Zoom toolbar
  3. Select Show Video Panel from the dropdown menu
  4. Your video will now display in a movable panel over the shared screen

You can reposition or resize the panel as needed. This is useful for keeping an eye on your video even while presenting slides, documents, or your screen.

Video Settings for Best Quality

For the best quality self-view, check these video settings in Zoom:

  • HD Video: Enables HD 720p or 1080p video for crisper quality
  • Adjust for Low Light: Improves video in dim conditions
  • Touch Up Appearance: Softens and evens out skin tones

Adjusting these will ensure your mirrored video feed looks great during meetings.

Using Virtual Backgrounds

Zoom also lets you replace your background with an image or video. This can help emphasize your brand, hide messy rooms, or just add some fun to meetings.

To configure a virtual background:

  1. Click on the ^ arrow next to Stop Video
  2. Select Choose Virtual Background
  3. Pick one of Zoom’s defaults or upload your own image/video

The background will overlay behind your mirrored video feed. This effect can be very impressive!

Key Takeaways

  • Use Zoom’s Mirror My Video setting for a familiar self-view
  • Show your mirrored video in a movable panel during screen sharing
  • Customize video settings for maximum quality
  • Overlay virtual backgrounds to showcase your brand

With these tips, your video presence in Zoom will be polished, professional, and comfortable. Mirroring your self-view is an easy way to instantly improve your Zoom meeting experience.

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