How to Change Your Chromebook’s Wallpaper (And Where to Find Fun Wallpapers)

Easier than redecorating your office

Do you dislike your Chromebook’s default wallpaper? We’ll show you several ways to customize your wallpaper and set yourChromebookto display screensavers when idle.

Note:You might be unable to change wallpaper settings or use custom wallpapers on a work or school Chromebook. Contact your work or school administrator if you can’t change your Chromebook’s wallpaper.

How to Change Your Chromebook’s Wallpaper

Follow the steps below to change or customize your Chromebook’s wallpaper through the “Wallpaper & style” app.

Alternatively, open theSettingsapp, selectPersonalizationon the sidebar, and selectSet your wallpaper & style.

You can also access the “Wallpaper & style” app directly from your Chromebook’s Search bar.

Press theSearch keyon your keyboard, typewallpaperin the search bar, and selectChange wallpaperin the “Settings” section.

The “Google Photos” category houses image files in your Google Photos. Other categories hold themed images, pictures, or illustrations preset by Google or your Chromebook’s manufacturer.

Images in the “Radiance” and “Element” categories have alternative themes—your wallpaper changes when you enable/disable dark themes.

Set Wallpaper from the Files App

You can make an image file (in PNG or JPG format) your Chromebook’s wallpaper through the Files app.

Synchronize Wallpaper Across Multiple Chromebooks

You can use or sync your wallpaper and other settings across all ChromeOS devices linked to your Google account.

You can also selectCustomize syncand toggle onWallpaper.

How to Change Your Chromebook’s Screensaver

The ChromeOS screensaver feature displays curated or custom images on your screen when yourChromebook is idle. That’s about 6.5 minutes of inactivity on battery power and 8.5 minutes when charging or plugged in.

Follow the steps below to enable the screensaver feature and set your Chromebook’s screensaver.

SelectGoogle Photosto use images in your Google Photos album(s) on your Chromebook’s screensaver animation.

TheArt galleryoption alternates curated images and artworks from Google Earth, NASA, or Google Earth as your Chromebook’s wallpaper.

Fun Tip:You can download images from the “Wallpaper & style” app to your Chromebook’s local storage. Right-click an image, selectSave image as, change the image or leave it as is, and selectSave.

Where to Find Fun Wallpapers

There are many places to find aesthetically pleasing wallpapers for Platforms likeUnsplash,InterfaceLIFT,Wallhaven, andHDWallpapers.netprovide some of thebest wallpapers for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks.

If you’re an anime lover, check outWallHaven.cc,Minitokyo,Wallpaper Abyss, andWallHerehave amazing anime wallpapers. If you prefer a clean and simplified wallpaper or screensaver,SimpleDesktops,VladStudio, andWallpapers Denhave greatminimalist desktop wallpapers.

Fix Problems With Changing Wallpapers or Screensavers

Remember to use images in JPG or PNG formats when setting a custom wallpaper. ChromeOS doesn’t support images in WEBP, TIFF, and GIF file extensions.Convert an unsupported image file to JPG or PNGextensions before making it your wallpaper. Restart your Chromebook or update its operating system if you still have trouble setting or changing your wallpaper.

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