Colorful Zoom Birthday Party Backgrounds for Virtual Birthdays

By Charlene DeLoach, Chief Play Officer, Playroom Chronicles

birthday cake image — This post was originally published in April 2021 and updated in February 2025 with new images, content, and links.

 A quick note: This content was created in partnership with one or more of the brands featured. I may have been paid, received products, or both. Paid or not, I’m still going to tell you what I think because none of us needs another toy our kids won’t play with.

Since it looks like virtual birthday parties are here to stay, it is time to get some virtual backgrounds for Zoom and Skype that are birthday party-themed!

Typically, we buy party decor like streamers and signs to make the party space seem festive. Sometimes, we have specific party decorations to fit the theme of our birthday party. However, you may wonder how to make the birthday party themed when it is virtual. It’s easy! Create virtual backgrounds!

Take that same in-person party decor philosophy online, and use a virtual background in a similar way! It is your party decor. It is a way to show that it is a party (and not a business meeting), as well as the story behind the party. For example, if it is a mermaid party or a rainbow-themed party!

Have a first birthday celebration? Have a Zoom background for a 1st birthday! Are you hosting a TikTok Birthday party? Then use a TikTok virtual background! Even if you just have cupcakes or balloons in the background, it can set the virtual stage for the birthday guest of honor! It can also be a fun way for family and friends to feel some excitement too.

How To Get These Zoom Backgrounds

So here is how you can download them using a computer.

Right-click on the image you like
Select “Save Image As” when the popup appears
Alternatively, you may be able to drag and drop them onto your desktop

Here is how you can download them using an iPhone.

Press and hold the image on your phone screen
A popup should appear
Click ‘Add to Photos’

Please remember these are copyrighted – so you can only use them for personal use. They cannot be republished, sold, etc. But I hope you enjoy them with your family and friends!

Themed Zoom Backgrounds for Birthday Parties

When sending out your party invites, include the photo file so the guests have it on hand. Then when you send out your party time reminders, include it again. I would also suggest giving a brief description of how guests can change their background on the platform you are using. (Not everyone is tech-savvy so it is a nice thing to provide.) You can see the tutorial here.