In this guide, we will tell you how to change wallpaper in laptop, on Windows, macOS, or Linux. We are also going to suggest some great dynamic wallpaper apps.
People generally disregard the laptop’s wallpaper. Yes, it’s true that your wallpaper doesn’t affect the device’s performance. Nevertheless, isn’t it the case that clothes make the man? You may express yourself through your wallpapers without using words. A laptop wallpaper, like a room, can be utilized to reflect one’s mood.
How to change wallpaper in laptop?
Today, we are going to cover how to change wallpaper in laptop, for all of the different operating systems. So let’s get started with Windows.
Changing the wallpaper on Windows
Changing the Windows desktop wallpaper is simple. There are two approaches, one for when the picture is presently open and another for when it isn’t. Right-click or tap-and-hold on the image while it is open and choose Set as > Set as background to set it as a desktop background in later versions of Windows, or click Set as desktop background in older versions.
Alternatively, select Set as desktop background from the right-click menu in File Explorer. You can also change the desktop wallpaper in Windows using the Personalize option on the desktop:
- Right-click the desktop and select Personalize in Windows 11/10 or access the Personalization applet in Control Panel in Windows 8/7/Vista.
- From the menu in the Background section, choose a Picture.
- Choose an image from Microsoft or select Browse pictures to get a different photo off your hard drive.
- You might also choose to fill the screen with the photo, tiling it across many screens, or spreading it across multiple screens.
Changing the wallpaper on macOS and Linux
Other operating systems, such as macOS, can have their desktop images modified, too. Follow the explanation to change the wallpaper on other devices. Choose Set Desktop Picture from right-click menu of your image. Make use of photos downloaded from the internet or ones stored on your computer.
On a Mac, you may also right-click a blank space on the desktop and select Change Desktop Background. If you do this, choose new wallpapers and have them cycled on a regular basis. If you’re using a Linux operating system, such as Ubuntu, right-click the photo saved to your computer and select Set as Wallpaper from the menu. Another choice is to right-click the desktop and select Change Desktop Background from the menu.
How to change your wallpaper to a dynamic wallpaper?
A dynamic wallpaper changes and does not remain fixed when compared to regular wallpapers. You could only use a single picture as a desktop wallpaper previously. The term “dynamic” indicates that the wallpaper changes, rather than ends after a set period of time. Today, we are going to suggest two great apps that will make your wallpapers come to life.
WinDynamicDesktop
A script called WinDynamicDesktop has been available on GitHub for some time. This software takes the popular Dynamic Desktop feature from macOS Mojave and ports it to Windows. You may import your own themes or simply make one from photographs on your PC. It is also available on the Windows Store.
Download the app and install it on your PC. The program tries to replicate the sun’s position in order to alter your wallpaper accordingly. You can either allow the app access to your location or type in the details manually. It should be noted that if you pick “Sunrise-sunset” as a manual option, you’ll need to update it over time since sunrise and sunset times do not remain constant.
Select the theme you wish to use and then click “Apply.” The theme will be downloaded and installed on your PC. The themes are little and on average they are about 20MB. To remove a theme. simply open the program and choose “None” from the list of themes, then hit “Apply.”
Wallpaper Engine
When it comes to dynamic wallpapers, Wallpaper Engine is likely to astonish you. The app includes more than 400,000 wallpaper options as well as a Workshop page with an in-built Wallpaper editor. The Wallpaper Engine may be obtained for $3 via Steam. It’s just a few dollars, and it comes with several customization options.
To discover new material connected to your prior searches, use the “discover” tab. Using tags, you may search for a particular wallpaper on the “Workshop” tab. After you’ve found a live wallpaper you like, hit “Subscribe” to save it to your device. The wallpaper will be downloaded and applied automatically.
We hope that you enjoyed our guide on how to change wallpaper in laptop. If you did, you also might like to check out how to open Command Prompt on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP, or how to turn off/on Microsoft Viva Insights.
