> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.sendspark.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Camera Effects: Blur & Virtual Backgrounds
> Learn how to set up virtual backgrounds, blur effects, and camera enhancements in Sendspark Chrome extension for professional videos.
Sendspark supports background blur, virtual backgrounds, touch-up appearance, and mirror camera so you look polished wherever you record. Camera Effects work in the **Sendspark Chrome extension** only. Enable Camera Effects in the extension Settings, then open effects from the **sparkle icon** on your camera bubble while recording.
## Key takeaways
* Camera Effects are supported in the **Sendspark Chrome extension only** — install the extension if you don't have it yet.
* First enable Camera Effects in the extension **Settings**, choosing whether they apply to "both" (camera + screen) or "camera only."
* Open effects during recording via the **sparkle icon** on the top right of your camera bubble.
* Available effects include background **blur**, **virtual backgrounds**, **touch up appearance**, and **mirror camera**.
* Using Camera Effects can make your camera bubble load slower depending on your computer's processing power, so it isn't always ideal when recording across multiple tabs.
Sendspark supports virtual backgrounds, background blur, and other camera effects to ensure you look polished and professional — no matter where you're recording from!
## Supported Camera Effects in Sendspark
Sendspark supports the following video effects:
* [Virtual backgrounds](/camera-effects-blur-virtual-backgrounds)
* Blur background
* Touch up appearance
* Mirror camera
**Please note:**At the moment, camera effects are only**supported in the Sendspark Chrome extension**. If you do not have the Chrome extension yet, please [install it here](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sendspark-video-and-scree/blimjkpadkhcpmkeboeknjcmiaogbkph).
## How to Use Virtual Backgrounds
To use Camera Effects, first, launch the Sendspark Chrome extension. If you do not have the Chrome extension yet, please [install it here](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sendspark-video-and-scree/blimjkpadkhcpmkeboeknjcmiaogbkph).
Then, make sure **Camera Effects is enabled on your account**. To enable Camera Effects, please...
1. Launch the **Sendspark Chrome Extension**
2. Click on the "**Settings**" icon
3. Toggle "**Camera Effects**" to "**on**." Here, you can decide if you would like to use Camera Effects when recording with "both" your camera and screen, or just your "camera only."
**Note**: Using Camera Effects might cause your camera bubble to load slower when recording your face over your screen, depending on your computer processing power, so it is not always advised when recording between multiple tabs. You can try this out and make the decision for yourself.
To use Camera Effects going forward, select the **sparkle icon** on the top right of your camera bubble to launch the **Cam Effects**modal.
From the camera effects modal, you have several options...
## I. Blur Background
Select the first option to blur your background.
You will see a faint purple outline around the selected camera effect, and you can preview how this will look in the camera bubble in the middle of the screen.
Simply close the Cam Effects modal to see your new effect while recording.
## II. Use a Virtual Background
We provide several virtual backgrounds for you to choose from. Do you want an office background, clean space, or bright color? Take your pick!
## How to Enhance Your Appearance
Click into the\*\*"Appearance"\*\* tab on your Cam Effects modal to see other available camera effects.
## I. Touch Up Appearance
Please note we have a separate article for this feature. Click [touch up your appearance settings](/touch-up-your-appearance) to access it.
You can subtly enhance your appearance with the "touch up appearance" slider. Move this to 0 to have no appearance, and all of way to 100 to have the maximum enhancement.
## II. Mirror Camera
To flip your camera, simply click on the\*\*"mirror my appearance"\*\* toggle. This will let you see the reverse of yourself (which most people prefer to look at for themselves).
## How to Remove Camera Effects
If you no longer wish to use your camera effect, you can simply click on the "**Remove Background"** icon in the top left of the Cam Effects modal.
This will remove the virtual background from your camera view. Simply close the modal to save your changes.
## Frequently asked questions
Camera Effects are currently supported in the Sendspark Chrome extension only. If you don't have it yet, install the Chrome extension first.
Launch the Sendspark Chrome extension, click the Settings icon, and toggle Camera Effects to "on." You can choose to use them when recording with "both" your camera and screen, or "camera only."
Click the sparkle icon on the top right of your camera bubble to open the Cam Effects modal, then pick blur, a virtual background, or an appearance option. Close the modal to see the effect while recording.
You can blur your background, choose from several virtual backgrounds, touch up your appearance with a 0–100 slider, and mirror your camera to flip your appearance.
Click the "Remove Background" icon in the top left of the Cam Effects modal to remove the virtual background from your camera view, then close the modal to save your changes.
Camera Effects use extra processing power, so the camera bubble can load more slowly when recording your face over your screen. It's not always advised when recording across multiple tabs — try it and decide what works for your setup.
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*Updated July 2026.*
To use Camera Effects going forward, select the **sparkle icon** on the top right of your camera bubble to launch the **Cam Effects**modal.
From the camera effects modal, you have several options...
## I. Blur Background
Select the first option to blur your background.
You will see a faint purple outline around the selected camera effect, and you can preview how this will look in the camera bubble in the middle of the screen.
Simply close the Cam Effects modal to see your new effect while recording.
## II. Use a Virtual Background
We provide several virtual backgrounds for you to choose from. Do you want an office background, clean space, or bright color? Take your pick!
## How to Enhance Your Appearance
Click into the\*\*"Appearance"\*\* tab on your Cam Effects modal to see other available camera effects.
## I. Touch Up Appearance
Please note we have a separate article for this feature. Click [touch up your appearance settings](/touch-up-your-appearance) to access it.
You can subtly enhance your appearance with the "touch up appearance" slider. Move this to 0 to have no appearance, and all of way to 100 to have the maximum enhancement.
## II. Mirror Camera
To flip your camera, simply click on the\*\*"mirror my appearance"\*\* toggle. This will let you see the reverse of yourself (which most people prefer to look at for themselves).
## How to Remove Camera Effects
If you no longer wish to use your camera effect, you can simply click on the "**Remove Background"** icon in the top left of the Cam Effects modal.
This will remove the virtual background from your camera view. Simply close the modal to save your changes.
## Frequently asked questions