How to Add Desktop Wallpaper to Your Computer

Last Updated: January 18, 2023 Tested

Adding wallpaper to your computer is an integral part of your computer being yours. Once you have one picked out (and there are a veritable bajillion out there), how do you add it? Regardless of your setup, wikiHow's got you covered.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Windows Users

1
Find an image. You can pull one off a search engine, an email, or a photo from your camera.
2
Right click and save to your computer.

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3
Find your saved photo, right click it and press 'set as desktop background'.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Mac Users (For MAC O/S 8.0 and higher)

1
Find an image, you can pull one of a search engine, or an email, or a photo from your camera.
2
Save the image to your hard disk. You can do this by dragging it to your desktop in many cases.
3
Open preferences on your mac and go to "Desktop & Screen Saver".
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Press the + button in the lower left. Select the image on your hard drive.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I find my wallpaper options?

Community Answer

Right click on an empty space on your desktop, and click "Personalize," then scroll down until you see "Browse" and click on that.
Question

How do I change the wallpaper?

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Community Answer

On Microsoft Edge/Explorer, look for a picture for a computer background. Right click on the picture. On the box that pops up, click "set as background".
Question

How can I put a photo as my desktop wallpaper?

Community Answer

On your computer, locate the picture you want and right-click it. A menu will pop up which includes an option to "Set as desktop wallpaper". Click on this and it will automatically appear as your wallpaper.