I'm very happy to see that this feature is planned! I fully support this suggestion.
I believe custom virtual backgrounds would be a great addition to Proton Meet and would make the experience much more complete and enjoyable.

Ideally, users should have two options:

- Upload their own images: Allow users to select an image directly from their computer and use it as a virtual background.

- Built-in background gallery:Offer a selection of ready-to-use backgrounds provided by Proton, so users can quickly choose one without having to find or upload their own image.

This would be particularly useful for professional meetings, but also for everyday personal calls. It would allow users to personalize their video calls, create a more professional environment and feel more comfortable during meetings.

Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom already offer similar features. Bringing this functionality to Proton Meet would help make it a more complete and competitive alternative.

I really hope this feature will be implemented soon.

is there a timeline for implementation of this feature?

This would be really helpful, the current background blur blinks way too much and is difficult to look at.

Yes, definitely needed "big time"! I don't want to continue sitting in front of my green screen! Please add custom backgrounds recognizing / working with green screens.

With blur turned on, what is in the bacground can steel be kind of visible. Therefore, background similar to one's in Teams are much better!

Can the meeting host have the option of not allowing users to have custom backgrounds? I teach kids online, and when we used to use Google Meet and Zoom, they'd keep playing around with different backgrounds. It can be distracting to young participants in a class room setting. I do one-on-one classes where it's easy to determine the needs of my student.

on microsoft laptop studio, the blur background is always on, regardless if the toggle is set on or off in Proton meet app?