How to Change Wallpaper on Windows 11

New Windows 11 focuses heavily on the appearance aspect of Graphical User Interface i.e. GUI. The first impression of a computer is greatly influenced by the Desktop Wallpaper. So, Windows 11 has made various changes to it which may confuse new users. In this article, we are going to explore different ways on how to change wallpaper on Windows 11. In addition, we have explained how to change desktop background on Windows 11 and customize wallpapers and colors. While some of these may seem familiar, others are totally new. Let us begin!

How to Change Desktop Wallpaper or Background on Windows 11

Method 1: Via Windows Settings

Settings app is the hub of all customizations and changes you could do on your computer. Changing wallpaper is also a part of it. Here’s how to change wallpaper on Windows 11 through Windows Settings:

1. Feu clic al Icona de cerca i escriviu Configuració. A continuació, feu clic a obert, com es mostra.

2. Fer clic a Personalització al panell esquerre i seleccioneu Fons opció, tal com es destaca a continuació.

3. Ara feu clic a Cercar fotos.

4. Browse through your file storage to find the paper pintat you want to set as Desktop background. Select the file and click on Tria la imatge, tal com es mostra a continuació.

Method 2: Via File Explorer

Alternately, you could set wallpaper while browsing through your file directory, as follows:

1. Premeu Tecles Windows + E simultàniament per obrir Explorador de fitxers.

2. Browse through the directories to find the Imatge you want to set as Desktop background.

3. Now, right-click on the image file and select Estableix com a fons d'escriptori opció.

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Method 3: Using Default Wallpapers

Windows 11 comes pre-equipped with all new wallpapers and themes that you could possibly need. Here’s how to change desktop wallpaper on Windows 11 through File Explorer:

1. Premeu Tecles Windows + E junts per obrir Explorador de fitxers, com abans.

2. A la Barra d’adreça, escriviu X:WindowsWeb i premi Introduïu la clau.

Nota: Aquí, X representa el primary drive where Windows 11 is installed.

3. Trieu un wallpaper category from the given list and select your desired paper pintat.

Nota: There are 4 wallpaper folder categories: 4K, Screen, touchkeyboard, I fons de pantalla. també, paper pintat folder has sub-categories like Captured Motion, Flow, Glow, Sunrise, Windows.

4. Lastly, right-click on the image file and select Estableix com a fons d'escriptori opció.

Method 4: Through Photo viewer

Found a perfect wallpaper while going through your photos using Photo Viewer? Here’s how to set it as dekstop background:

1. Browse through the saved images using Visor de fotografies.

2. A continuació, feu clic al botó icona de tres punts des de la barra superior.

3. Aquí, seleccioneu Set as > Set as background opció, tal com es mostra a continuació.

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Method 5: Through Web Browsers

Internet is the perfect place for your next desktop background. If you come across an image that is perfect for your next desktop background, you could set it as your desktop wallpaper using these steps:

1. Launch a web browser such as Google Chrome i cerca for your desired image.

2. Feu clic amb el botó dret al ratolí Imatge you like and select Set Image as Desktop background… opció, tal com es mostra.

How to Customize Desktop Background

Now, that you know how to change desktop background on Windows 11, follow given methods to customize it.

Method 1: Set Solid Color as Desktop Background

Setting a solid color as your desktop background is one of many ways you could give a minimalistic look to your computer.

1. Llançament Configuració from the search results, as shown.

2. Fer clic a Personalització > Fons, tal com es mostra a continuació.

3. Selecciona Sòlid color de Personalitza el teu fons llista desplegable.

4A. Select your desired color from the color options given under Choose your background color .

4B. Alternatively, click on Veure colors to choose a custom color instead.

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Method 2: Set Slideshow in Desktop Background

You could set a slideshow of your favorite photos of your family or friends or vacation as well. Here’s how to change wallpaper on Windows 11 by setting slideshow as the background:

1. Anar a Settings > Personalize > Background as instructed in the previous method.

2. This time, choose Presentació al Personalitza el teu fons drop-down menu, as illustrated below.

3. En Choose a picture album for a slideshow opció, feu clic a explorar botó.

4. Browse through the directories and select your Desired folder. A continuació, feu clic a Trieu aquesta carpeta com es mostra.

5. You can customize the slideshow from the given options viz:

• Change picture every <t> minutes: You can choose the time period after which pictures will change.
• Shuffle the picture order: The pics will not appear in chronological order as saved in the folder, but will be shuffled randomly.
• Let slideshow run even if I’m on battery power: Turn it off when you want to save battery, otherwise it can be kept turned on.
• Choose a fit for your desktop image: We recommend using Fill option to view pics in full screen mode.

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