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. Cofa kwi Khangela icon kwaye uthayiphe izicwangciso. Emva koko, cofa apha vula, njengoko kubonisiwe.

2. Cofa kwi zobuqu kwipheyini esekhohlo kwaye ukhethe imvelaphi ukhetho, njengoko kubonisiwe ngezantsi.

3. Ngoku, cofa apha Bhrawuza iifoto.

4. Browse through your file storage to find the iphepha lodonga you want to set as Desktop background. Select the file and click on Khetha umfanekiso, njengoko kubonisiwe ngezantsi.

Method 2: Via File Explorer

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

1. Cinezela Izitshixo zeWindows + E ngaxeshanye ukuvula Ifayile yoMhloli.

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

3. Now, right-click on the image file and select Beka njengemvelaphi yedeskithophu ukhetho.

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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. Cinezela Izitshixo zeWindows + E kunye ukuvula Ifayile yoMhloli, njengangaphambili.

2. Kwi Ibha ye dilesi, thayipha X:WindowsWeb kwaye cinezela Ngenisa isitshixo.

Phawula: Apha, X imele i primary drive where Windows 11 is installed.

3. Khetha i wallpaper category from the given list and select your desired iphepha lodonga.

Phawula: There are 4 wallpaper folder categories: 4K, Screen, touchkeyboard, & iphepha lodonga. kwakhona, Iphephadonga folder has sub-categories like Captured Motion, Flow, Glow, Sunrise, Windows.

4. Lastly, right-click on the image file and select Beka njengemvelaphi yedeskithophu ukhetho.

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 Umbonisi weefoto.

2. Emva koko, cofa kwi I-icon enamachaphaza amathathu ukusuka kwibar ephezulu.

3. Apha, khetha Set as > Set as background ukhetho, njengoko kubonisiwe ngezantsi.

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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 kwaye ukufuna for your desired image.

2. Cofa ekunene kwi umfanekiso you like and select Set Image as Desktop background… ukhetho, njengoko kubonisiwe.

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. Qalisa izicwangciso from the search results, as shown.

2. Cofa kwi zobuqu > imvelaphi, njengoko kubonisiwe ngezantsi.

3. Khetha solid cI-Olor ku Yenza imvelaphi yakho uluhlu lokudibanisa

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

4B. Alternatively, click on Jonga imibala 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. Yiya e Settings > Personalize > Background as instructed in the previous method.

2. This time, choose Slidedi kwi Yenza imvelaphi yakho drop-down menu, as illustrated below.

3. Ngaphakathi Choose a picture album for a slideshow ukhetho, cofa apha Khangela incwadi iqhosha.

4. Browse through the directories and select your Desired folder. Emva koko, nqakraza Khetha le folda njengoko kubonisiwe.

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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