> ## Documentation index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.tutorial.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Backgrounds

> Customize your video background with wallpapers, gradients, solid colors, and fine-tune padding, corners, and shadow.

Section: Docs › Visual effects

The Background tool lets you wrap your screen recording in a polished visual frame — wallpaper images, gradient backgrounds, or solid colors — plus control padding, rounded corners, and shadow for a professional look.

## Wallpapers, gradients, solid colors

Click the **Background** icon in the Video Toolbar to access background options.

### Wallpapers

Choose from a library of stunning wallpaper images to add behind your recording.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939429-Screenshot_2024-10-01_at_15_13_42.2295b4c9.png)

> **Tip:** If you're recording a full-screen video that already includes a wallpaper, adding another one may be overkill. Use a gradient or solid color instead.

### Gradients and solid colors

Switch to the **Gradient** tab for vibrant multi-stop gradient backgrounds, or the **Color** tab for simple solid colors.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939429-AD_4nXdocRmnOEOSxfNbCedvJst1WPW2_2aOFJGVFuM0x482OGLg82X0Q06j.b227677b.png)

> **Note:** If [Brand Kits](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/branding/brand-kits) are enabled, the colors and gradient options from your applied brand kit will appear here automatically.

## Padding, rounded corners, shadow

Use the sliders in the **Video Shape** section to fine-tune:

- **Padding** — control the space between your recording and the background edge
- **Rounded corners** — adjust the corner radius for a softer or sharper look
- **Shadow** — control the shadow strength around your recording for depth

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939429-AD_4nXfJdX6rbmvsje3wh0miduMArwuVQPSnkCjD5--oqb85N8Vzig-zmzXR.691b3690.png)

## Tips

- **Dark backgrounds** make UI recordings pop — especially for light-themed apps
- **Brand colors** keep your tutorials consistent with your company identity
- **Subtle shadows** add depth without distraction
- **Larger padding** gives the recording room to breathe and feels more polished
- **Minimal rounded corners** (4–8px) look clean and modern

## Next steps

  - [Brand Kits](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/branding/brand-kits): Apply your brand colors and gradients automatically
  - [Cursor Effects](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/cursor-effects): Customize the cursor on top of your background
  - [Zooming](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/zooming): Add zoom effects that complement your background

Source: https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/backgrounds