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. Klik op 'e Sykje byldkaike en type ynstellings, Klikje dan op Iepen, lykas werjûn.
2. Klik op Personalization in the left pane and select Eftergrûn opsje, lykas hjirûnder markearre.
3. No, klikje op Blêdzje troch foto's.
4. Browse through your file storage to find the wallpaper you want to set as Desktop background. Select the file and click on Kies ôfbylding, lykas hjirûnder ôfbylde.
Method 2: Via File Explorer
Alternately, you could set wallpaper while browsing through your file directory, as follows:
1. Parse Windows + E toetsen tagelyk te iepenjen File Explorer.
2. Browse through the directories to find the Byld you want to set as Desktop background.
3. Now, right-click on the image file and select Set as buroblêd eftergrûn opsje.
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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. Parse Windows + E toetsen tegearre te iepenjen File Explorer, lykas earder.
2. Yn de Adresbalke, type X:WindowsWeb en parse Enter kaai.
Noat: Hjir, X fertsjintwurdiget de primary drive where Windows 11 is installed.
3. Kies a wallpaper category from the given list and select your desired wallpaper.
Noat: There are 4 wallpaper folder categories: 4K, Screen, touchkeyboard, & wallpaper. Ek, Wallpaper folder has sub-categories like Captured Motion, Flow, Glow, Sunrise, Windows.
4. Lastly, right-click on the image file and select Set as buroblêd eftergrûn opsje.
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 Fotowerjouwer.
2. Klik dan op de trije-stippele ikoan fan 'e boppeste balke.
3. Hjir, selektearje Set as > Set as background opsje, lykas yllustrearre hjirûnder.
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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 en sykje for your desired image.
2. Rjochts-klikke op de Byld you like and select Set Image as Desktop background… opsje, lykas ôfbylde.
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. Launch ynstellings from the search results, as shown.
2. Klik op Personalization > Eftergrûn, lykas hjirûnder ôfbylde.
3. Útkieze Fêst color fan Personalisearje jo eftergrûn drop-down list.
4A. Select your desired color from the color options given under Choose your background color ôfdieling.
4B. Alternatively, click on Besjoch kleuren 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. Gean nei Settings > Personalize > Background lykas ynstruearre yn 'e foarige metoade.
2. This time, choose diashow yn de Personalisearje jo eftergrûn drop-down menu, as illustrated below.
3. Yn Choose a picture album for a slideshow opsje, klikje op blêdzje knop.
4. Browse through the directories and select your Desired folder. Dan klikje op Kies dizze map lykas werjûn.
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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