Nuwamba 2, 2021

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 Wallpaper on Windows 11

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. Danna kan Bincike icon da kuma buga Saituna. Sa'an nan, danna kan Bude, kamar yadda aka nuna.

Start menu search results for settings. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

2. Danna kan personalization a cikin sashin hagu kuma zaɓi Tarihi zaɓi, kamar yadda aka yi alama a ƙasa.

Personalization section in the settings window

3. Yanzu, danna kan Duba hotuna.

Background section of personalization. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

4. Browse through your file storage to find the wallpaper you want to set as Desktop background. Select the file and click on Zaɓi hoto, kamar yadda aka kwatanta a kasa.

Choosing wallpaper from browsing files.

Method 2: Via File Explorer

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

1. Latsa Windows + E keys lokaci guda don buɗewa Mai sarrafa fayil.

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

3. Now, right-click on the image file and select Saiti azaman allo na baya zaɓi.

Right click menu on the image file and select Set as desktop background. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

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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. Latsa Windows + E keys tare a bude Mai sarrafa fayil, kamar yadda a baya.

2. A cikin Bar adireshi, rubuta X:WindowsWeb kuma latsa Shigar da maballin.

lura: Nan, X wakiltar primary drive where Windows 11 is installed.

3. Zaɓi wani wallpaper category from the given list and select your desired wallpaper.

lura: There are 4 wallpaper folder categories: 4K, Screen, touchkeyboard, & fuskar bangon waya Har ila yau, wallpaper folder has sub-categories like Captured Motion, Flow, Glow, Sunrise, Windows.

Folders containing Windows default wallpaper. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

4. Lastly, right-click on the image file and select Saiti azaman allo na baya zaɓi.

Right click menu on the image file and select Set as desktop background. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

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 Mai Duba hoto.

2. Sa'an nan, danna kan icon mai dige uku daga saman mashaya.

3. A nan, zaɓi Set as > Set as background zaɓi, kamar yadda aka kwatanta a ƙasa.

Setting an images as desktop background in Photo Viewer

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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 da kuma search for your desired image.

2. Danna dama-dama akan image you like and select Set Image as Desktop background… zaɓi, kamar yadda aka kwatanta.

Set Image as Desktop Background.....

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. Kaddamarwa Saituna from the search results, as shown.

Start menu search results for settings. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

2. Danna kan personalization > Tarihi, kamar yadda aka kwatanta a kasa.

Personalization section in the settings window

3. Zaɓi m cOlor daga Keɓance bayananku Jerin ƙasa.

Solid color option in the drop-down list for Personalize your background. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

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

Select color or click on View colors from Solid color options

4B. Alternatively, click on Duba launuka to choose a custom color instead.

choose color from Custom color picker. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

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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. Je zuwa Settings > Personalize > Background kamar yadda aka yi umarni a hanyar da ta gabata.

2. This time, choose slideshow a cikin Keɓance bayananku drop-down menu, as illustrated below.

Slideshow option in the drop-down list for personalize your background option

3. A cikin Choose a picture album for a slideshow zaɓi, danna kan Browse button.

Browse option to select folder for slideshow.

4. Browse through the directories and select your Desired folder. Sa'an nan, danna kan Zaɓi wannan babban fayil ɗin kamar yadda aka nuna.

Choosing the folder containing images for the slideshow. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

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.

Option to customize the slideshow.

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