Tech Desk 
Sep 03, 2025
WhatsApp has officially launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered background generation feature that allows users to create any desired background or apply a filter during video calls.
The Meta-owned instant messaging platform announced that the new feature is available on both Android and iOS versions of the app. The feature leverages Meta's advanced AI technology, building on the company's ongoing efforts to integrate AI into its platforms.
WhatsApp’s new update brings AI-powered backgrounds for video calls
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the official handle of WhatsApp announced that it has added several new effects for photos and videos shared with others.
The background generation feature is available along with other existing options, such as blurring the background and adding preset background.
How to create and use AI-generated call backgrounds
- Join a video call or open your camera in WhatsApp.
- Tap call effects.
- Tap Backgrounds.
- Swipe through the backgrounds and tap "Create with AI."
- Describe the image you’d like to create in the text field, then tap next.
- You can either tap the check mark to apply the background or tap regenerate to see a new set of images.
Earlier, users had the option to blur the background or select from a limited set of preset backgrounds during a video call. However, now, they will find a new icon with an image and a sparkle symbol next to the blurry background option.
Generating a background results in the creation of four different iterations based on the prompt. Users can simply select one of these iterations or regenerate the background using a different prompt. Once selected, the generated background will be added to the user's screen.
