How do I change my webcam background using ChromaCam in GoTo Training?
You can customize, replace, or blur your webcam background during trainings with ChromaCam, a third-party service! If you have a paid GoTo Training account, you can use your credentials to download and access ChromaCam Pro for free.
If you are an attendee joining someone else's
training (i.e., you do not have your own
GoTo Training account), you can
download ChromaCam Lite for free.
Attention: We have a new GoTo app! This article covers the classic GoTo Training experience. View How do I change my webcam background using ChromaCam? for the new GoTo.
Hardware recommendations
| Hardware | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8, 10, 11 or macOS Mojave (10.14) or newer Chromacam 2.8.0.3 and below fully support Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel 6th gen i5 quad-core or higher processor running at 3.3GHz or higher |
| GPU | OpenCL 1.2 |
| Memory | 4GB + RAM |
| Webcam | Any RGB webcam (e.g., embedded computer webcam) |
Download ChromaCam Pro
If you are an organizer and have a paid account, you can use your
GoTo Training credentials to
download and access ChromaCam Pro for free.
Note: If you are an attendee joining someone else's training (i.e., you do not have your own GoTo Training account), you can download ChromaCam Lite for free.
Use ChromaCam during a training
We recommend testing your camera before the
training to choose your preferred background or filter.
- Your webcam background will automatically blur.
Note: You can change the blur level in the settings, choose other filters or upload your own customized background.
What if my computer starts to lag?
If you are experiencing low bandwidth or the
GoTo Training app lags, follow these best practices. Learn more
tips and tricks or view
ChromaCam's FAQs.
- If you are using the blur filter, lower the blurriness level or switch to another background.
- Close other applications in the background.
- Switch back to your standard camera.