Google Meet Video Enhancement Features. With the shift to hybrid and remote work, making a polished, confident virtual impression matters more than ever. Thankfully, Google Meet has rolled out a suite of new video and audio enhancement tools that use AI, lighting technologies, and layout intelligence to help you look and sound your best. Here’s a breakdown of what’s available and how to leverage them:
A smart, cloud-powered video enhancement tool that sharpens your image, removes noise, and boosts clarity—ideal for low-light scenarios or basic webcams. Since processing happens in the cloud, your computer stays cool and zippy]
How to use:
Join or preview your Meet session → click “Apply visual effects” → under Appearance, enable Studio look.
Simulates professional studio lighting—thoughtfully adjusting brightness, color temperature, and light positioning. Works best with a modern multicore CPU or Apple M1 chip. Upgrade Google meet with Google Workspace Plans
How to use:
In Appearance panel, toggle on Studio lighting. Choose Auto for one-click brightness or Custom to manually adjust two virtual light sources.
For those on desktop or mobile without Studio Lab access, Meet can automatically brighten your face when it senses poor lighting
Usage:
Prompted automatically if you’re underexposed, or enable/disable manually via Effects → Appearance → Framing & Lighting.
Ever drift off-screen? Video framing auto-centers your face and keeps you in view, especially helpful with virtual backgrounds. Manual reframing is also available
How to use:
Join the meeting, go to Effects → Appearance → Framing, and toggle framing on/off. To reframe anytime, hover over your self-view and select Reframe.
Gently smooths your complexion, brightens eyes, and improves under-eye tone. Available on mobile and the web, this feature subtly enhances your appearance
How to use:
Tap Effects, select Appearance, go to Portrait touch‑up, then choose Subtle or Smoothing.
Easily swap distractions for a neat background. Select from presets, upload your own, or use AI-generated scenes through Gemini. You can also apply background blur or multi-layer visual effects
How:
Enter Effects, go to Backgrounds, choose blur option or upload/customize your background. Gemini-generated backdrops arrive gradually to Workspace Business/Enterprise users in select countries]
Improving your visuals is only part of the package—now get audio that wows.
Activate:
Open Settings → Audio during or before meetings and enable Studio sound. Adaptive audio is handled automatically in group environments.
Google Meet now supports full 1080p camera output and meeting recordings if enabled manually
How to enable:
In settings, opt into 1080p if your webcam supports it. Note: Others must pin your feed or be on large screens for full resolution display.
A cleaner, visual update—with “portrait tiles” that spotlight faces, smart cropping, color-themed placeholders, and support for up to 6 pinned participants
Google Meet is evolving beyond basic video calls—it’s now a polished, secure, AI-powered virtual stage. Whether you’re leading presentations or chatting with classmates, these enhancements help you look and sound professional, confident, and present. Try them out, experiment