Backscrub
Backscrub is a free program that replaces the background behind you in video calls, so your room stays hidden. It is for people who use a webcam on Linux computers and want to blur or swap their background in apps like Firefox, Skype or Zoom.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Features
Phone as webcam
SourceNo
Blur or replace backgroundReplaces background with an image; no blur mentioned
SourcePartly
Shows up in call appsNeeds v4l2loopback setup; works in listed apps on Linux
SourcePartly
No commands neededSetup and running use terminal commands
SourceNo
Windows, Mac and Linux appLinux only
SourceNo
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Background swap works on Linux only; no phone-as-webcam or camera off switch.
How to help
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