Wallpaper guides

These guides explain how to set a wallpaper and how to pick a resolution. Each one is a short answer first, then the steps for that device.

• How to Set a Wallpaper on iPhone

  Set a free wallpaper on iPhone from Photos: Lock Screen, Home Screen, or both. Works on current iOS without an extra app.

• How to Set a Wallpaper on Android

  Set a free wallpaper on Android, Samsung Galaxy, or Pixel from the Gallery. Choose home screen, lock screen, or both.

• How to Set a Wallpaper on Windows

  Set a desktop background on Windows 10 or 11 from File Explorer or Settings. Includes the fit options that stop stretching.

• How to Set a Wallpaper on Mac

  Set a desktop picture on macOS from System Settings or the Finder. Covers Fill, Fit, and separate displays.

• How to Set a Wallpaper on iPad

  Set an iPad wallpaper from Photos on the Lock Screen and Home Screen, including landscape iPad layouts.

• Wallpaper Resolution Guide

  Match wallpaper resolution to your screen: phone, 1080p, 4K, and ultrawide sizes, and what happens when the file is the wrong shape.

• 4K vs 1080p Wallpapers

  Choose 4K or 1080p wallpapers based on your monitor. 4K is 3840×2160. 1080p is 1920×1080. The sharper file is the one that matches the screen.

• Live Wallpapers vs Still Wallpapers

  A still wallpaper is an image. A live wallpaper is a looping video. Here is when each one is worth using on a phone or desktop.