Bring Middle-earth to Your Next Zoom Meeting with These Fun Lord of the Rings Backgrounds

John Summers • Contributor

Jan 23, 2025 9:00 PM EST

Let's be honest—Zoom meetings are a double-edged sword. Sure, it's nice to roll out of bed, throw on a decent shirt (over your still-cozy pajama bottoms), and attend a work meeting from home. No commute, no packed lunch, just you, your coffee, and the comfort of knowing your cat might make a surprise cameo. But let's face it: sometimes the endless stream of video calls feels like a never-ending journey through Mordor.

That's where Lord of the Rings comes in. Why slog through another meeting with a boring background when you can transport yourself to Middle-earth? Imagine dialing in from Rivendell, basking in the glow of Elven architecture, or conducting a team meeting from the Shire, surrounded by rolling green hills. Want to intimidate your coworkers? Set your background to Mount Doom and let them know you're ready to throw any unnecessary agenda items into the fire.

These Lord of the Rings Zoom backgrounds add a touch of whimsy and epic adventure to your meetings. Whether you're an Elf, a Hobbit, or just trying to survive the workweek like Frodo carrying the One Ring, these virtual settings might make your meetings feel a little less like a chore and a little more like an adventure.