Do you dislike your Chromebook’s default wallpaper? We’ll show you several ways to customize your wallpaper and set your Chromebook to display screensavers when idle.
Huomautus: You might be unable to change wallpaper settings or use custom wallpapers on a work or school Chromebook. Contact your work or school administrator if you can’t change your Chromebook’s wallpaper.
Here’s how to change your Chromebook’s wallpaper and where to find some fun options:
Changing your Chromebook’s wallpaper:
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Napsauta hiiren kakkospainikkeella on any empty space on your Chromebook’s desktop.
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Valikko avautuu. Valitse Set wallpaper & style.
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You’ll be presented with a few options for your wallpaper:
- Kiinteät värit: Choose from a variety of solid colors for a simple and clean look.
- taustakuva: This is where you’ll find pre-loaded Chromebook wallpapers you can choose from.
- My Images: This option allows you to select a picture you downloaded or saved on your Chromebook to use as your wallpaper.
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Click on your preferred option.
- Jos valitset Yksiväriset, a color picker will appear. Choose the color you like and it will be applied to your background.
- Jos valitset tapetti, browse through the available images and select the one you want.
- Jos valitset Omat kuvat, navigate to the folder where your desired picture is saved and select it.
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Your chosen wallpaper will be applied to your Chromebook’s desktop.
Finding Fun Wallpapers:
Here are some resources to find wallpapers that suit your style:
- Chrome Web Store: The Chrome Web Store has a variety of wallpaper extensions you can install. These extensions offer a wide selection of images, themes, and even live wallpapers for your Chromebook. Search for “wallpapers” in the store and browse through the options.
- Verkkosivut: There are many websites that offer free wallpapers in various resolutions and styles. Some popular choices include:
- Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/
- Wallpapers Wide: [invalid URL removed]
- Pexelit: https://www.pexels.com/
- Android Apps (if your Chromebook supports Android apps): If your Chromebook supports Android apps, you can download wallpaper apps like Zedge or Backdrops to find and set wallpapers directly on your Chromebook.
Vinkki:
- Make sure the wallpaper you choose is the right size for your Chromebook’s screen resolution. Otherwise, it might appear stretched or distorted.
- Consider using a high-quality image for your wallpaper to avoid pixelation.
- Change your wallpaper regularly to keep your Chromebook looking fresh and personalized.
With a little browsing and these steps, you can find the perfect wallpaper to reflect your style and spruce up your Chromebook’s look!
How to Change Your Chromebook’s Wallpaper
Follow the steps below to change or customize your Chromebook’s wallpaper through the “Wallpaper & style” app.
- Napsauta hiiren kakkospainikkeella omaasi Chromebookin työpöytä or home screen and select Set Wallpaper and style kontekstivalikosta.
Vaihtoehtoisesti avaa Asetukset sovellus, valitse Personointi sivupalkissa ja valitse Aseta taustakuvasi ja tyylisi.
You can also access the “Wallpaper & style” app directly from your Chromebook’s Search bar.
paina Hakuavain kirjoita näppäimistöllä tapetti hakupalkissa ja valitse Vaihda taustakuva "Asetukset" -osiossa.
- Valitse tapetti tai right-facing arrow icon.
- You’ll find several wallpaper categories on the page. Open the Omat kuvat category to view images or pictures in your Chromebook’s local storage.
The “Google Photos” category houses image files in your Google Kuvat. Other categories hold themed images, pictures, or illustrations preset by Google or your Chromebook’s manufacturer.
Images in the “Radiance” and “Element” categories have alternative themes—your wallpaper changes when you enable/disable dark themes.
- Select the image you want as your wallpaper. A checkmark should appear in the image’s top-left corner. Also, you should see a “Currently set” message on the wallpaper/image name.
- Valitse Vaihda päivittäin button if you want a different or new wallpaper daily. Your Chromebook will use a new image in the category as your Chromebook’s wallpaper.
- - virkistää button instantly changes your Chromebook’s wallpaper to a random/different image in the category.
Set Wallpaper from the Files App
You can make an image file (in PNG or JPG format) your Chromebook’s wallpaper through the Files app.
- paina Hakuavain to open your Chromebook’s launcher and select the Asiakirjat sovelluskuvake.
- Right-click the image you want as your wallpaper and select Aseta taustakuvaksi.
Synchronize Wallpaper Across Multiple Chromebooks
You can use or sync your wallpaper and other settings across all ChromeOS devices linked to your Google account.
- Select the time in the bottom-right corner of the screen and select the rataskuvake avataksesi Asetukset-sovelluksen.
- valita Tilit on the sidebar and Synkronoi ja Google-palvelut.
- valita Hallitse synkronointia in the “Sync” tab.
- valita Synkronoi kaikki to synchronize your apps and settings across your ChromeOS device.
Voit myös valita Muokkaa synkronointia ja kytke päälle tapetti.
How to Change Your Chromebook’s Screensaver
The ChromeOS screensaver feature displays curated or custom images on your screen when your Chromebook is idle. That’s about 6.5 minutes of inactivity on battery power and 8.5 minutes when charging or plugged in.
Follow the steps below to enable the screensaver feature and set your Chromebook’s screensaver.
- Right-click your desktop and select Set Wallpaper and style to open the “Wallpaper & style” app.
- valita Turn on below the Screen saver” card.
- Valitse haluamasi Screen saver animation-Kuvaesitys, Feel the breezetai Float on by.
- Next, choose your preferred image source—Google Kuvat or Taidegalleria.
valita Google Kuvat to use images in your Google Photos album(s) on your Chromebook’s screensaver animation.
- Taidegalleria option alternates curated images and artworks from Google Earth, NASA, or Google Earth as your Chromebook’s wallpaper.
- Finally, select your preferred unit for weather measurement—Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Hauska vinkki: You can download images from the “Wallpaper & style” app to your Chromebook’s local storage. Right-click an image, select Tallenna kuva nimellä, change the image or leave it as is, and select Säästä.
Where to Find Fun Wallpapers
There are many places to find aesthetically pleasing wallpapers for Platforms like Unsplash, Inter Face Lift, wallhavenja HDWallpapers.net tarjota osan best wallpapers for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks.
If you’re an anime lover, check out WallHaven.cc, minitokyo, Taustakuva Abyssja Seinä Täällä omistaa amazing anime wallpapers. If you prefer a clean and simplified wallpaper or screensaver, Yksinkertaiset työpöydät, Vladstudioja Taustakuvat Den on hienoa minimalist desktop wallpapers.
Fix Problems With Changing Wallpapers or Screensavers
Remember to use images in JPG or PNG formats when setting a custom wallpaper. ChromeOS doesn’t support images in WEBP, TIFF, and GIF file extensions. Convert an unsupported image file to JPG or PNG extensions before making it your wallpaper. Restart your Chromebook or update its operating system if you still have trouble setting or changing your wallpaper.