If you’ve got it, haunt it! Halloween is a mix of all kinds of events as we try to navigate virtual vs. in person, but at this point, Zooming our peers is a piece of cake – we’ve been doing it for how long now? Whether that means you’re Zooming a BFF while watching your favourite Halloween flick, attending an online costume party with your coworkers, or sharing a spooky video call with family, we’re all here for the haunt. To get in the Halloween spirit, we’ve gathered 40 Zoom backgrounds that are eerie AF. From spooky night skies to costume parties to decorative homes and more, there’s a backdrop for every occasion. And the silver lining to celebrating online? No real decor (or party cleanup) is needed! See our favourite free Halloween Zoom backgrounds ahead.
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Halloween Candy Zoom Background
Talk about eye candy! Everyone will appreciate the look of this haunted candy stash.
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Halloween in Boston Zoom Background
Boston has so much history, making it both quaint and scary. Turn this decorated Beacon Hill neighborhood into your next Zoom call background.
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Spooky Forest Zoom Background
We wouldn’t dream of entering a spooky forest like this, but on Zoom, we shall.
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Spell Book Zoom Background
Well, doesn’t this spell book look enchanting?
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Pumpkin Pathway Zoom Background
If you’re getting dressed up, act as if you’re trick-or-treating with this pumpkin path background.
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Outdoor Decor Zoom Background
If your costume is a scary one, you’ll blend right in with this haunted backdrop.
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Cat Zoom Background
They say black cats will haunt you, but what about this cute tabby cat?
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Ominous Decor Zoom Background
Spook out fellow Zoomers with this eerie backdrop.
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Witch Zoom Background
If you’re a witch at heart, join the party with these scary witches.
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Costume Party Zoom Background
We’re not crying, you are. Pretend you’re at a costume party with all your friends with this fun background.
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Halloween Party Zoom Background
Join in on the spooky fun! Create a virtual party with friends and set this as your backdrop.
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Creepy Mantel Zoom Background
Everyone will compliment (what appears to be) your beautiful mantel display.
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Halloween Dancing Zoom Background
Get the party started with the energy that this Zoom background brings.
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Halloween Lunch Zoom Background
Nothing to see here, just your average perfectly decorated dining room.
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Jack-o'-Lanterns Zoom Background
If only our carving skills were this good.
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Crystal Ball Zoom Background
The mysterious smoke around the crystal ball makes it even scarier.
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Scary Eyeballs Zoom Background
Make your Halloween festivities lighthearted with these fake eyeballs.
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Eerie Forest Zoom Background
Set this forest as your backdrop . . . if you dare.
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Vampire Teeth Zoom Background
No one will miss you with this bright backdrop.
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Decorated House Zoom Background
Make your virtual call feel as real as possible with this house backdrop.
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Ouija Board Zoom Background
Channel the spirits that surround us with this eerie Ouija board backdrop.
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Jack Skellington Zoom Background
How adorable is this Jack Skellington pumpkin from The Nightmare Before Christmas?
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Pumpkin Setup Zoom Background
Go for a less spooky backdrop with this pumpkin setup.
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Lifeless Forest Zoom Background
Set the tone for a creepy Zoom call with this abandoned forest scene.
Unsplash / Ehud Neuhaus
Haunted House Zoom Background
Truth be told, we don’t know if this house is haunted – but it sure looks it!
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Full Moon Zoom Background
Weird things always happen when it’s a full moon.
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Halloween Character Zoom Background
Everyone will have the chills looking at this Zoom backdrop.
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Skeletons Zoom Background
We’re getting good vibes from these skeleton figures.
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Evil Halloween Character Zoom Background
Make your Zoom call as spooky as can be with this unsettling backdrop.
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Creepy Clown Zoom Background
Make sure your friends aren’t afraid of clowns! If so, this will surely scare them.
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Cobweb Lights Zoom Background
These lights need a good dusting, don’t you agree?
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Abandoned Room Zoom Background
This room is anything but comforting.
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Carcass Zoom Background
Cobwebs, jack-o’-lanterns, a skeleton – everything about this picture screams Halloween.
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Zombie Zoom Background
Stay away from the doors! Those zombies could come out at any minute.
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Ghost Zoom Background
Boo! Your friends will freak the freak out looking at this scary backdrop.
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Trick or Treat Zoom Background
Make this year feel a little more normal with this trick or treat backdrop.
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Cat Silhouette Zoom Background
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Jack-o'-Lantern Balloons Zoom Background
The faces on these balloons will stare straight into your soul.
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Mysterious Character Zoom Background
Doesn’t this backdrop just give you the creeps?
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Steamy Party Zoom Background
Party like a rockstar with this fun Zoom backdrop.
