The default Desktop Background Images on Mac are amazing. However, there are many users who get bored looking at the same desktop background and want to change it to something else. Hence this guide, providing you with the steps to Change Desktop Background on Mac.
Change Desktop Background On Mac
There are multiple options, in case you are looking to change the Desktop Background on your Mac.
The first available option is to make use of the Apple Photos app located on your Mac or simply change Desktop Background on Mac to a solid colour background.
In case you are looking to personalize your Mac, you can make use of a Photo of your Pet, Child, favourite celebrity or any other image as Desktop Background on Mac.
You will find below the steps to Change Desktop Background on Mac using a variety of options.
Change Desktop Background on Mac Using Photo Located On Photos App
Follow the steps below to Change Desktop Background on Mac using a Photo of your Pet, Child or any other Photo located within the Photos App on Mac.
1. Open the Photos app on your Mac and locate the photo that you want to set as your desktop background on Mac.
2. Double-click on the photo that you want to setup as your Desktop Background on Mac.
3. Once the Photo is open, click on the Share icon, located near the top right corner of your screen (See image below)
4. From the drop-down menu that appears, click on Set Desktop Picture
That’s it! the selected Photo will now appear as the Desktop Background on your Mac.
Change Desktop Background on Mac Using Photo Located Outside Photos App
Follow the steps below, in case the Photo or the image that you want to use as Desktop Background Image on Mac is located on your desktop or any other location on your computer.
1. Right click on the photo located on the Desktop of your Mac and then click on Set Desktop Picture option in the contextual menu that appears (See image below)
In case the photo is located anywhere else on your Mac, first open the folder where the photo is located and then right-click on the photo and click on Set Desktop Picture option in the contextual menu that appears (See image below).
Change Desktop Background on Mac Using Safari Browser
Follow the steps below to change desktop background on Mac using any photo located on the internet, using Safari browser.
1. Open the Safari browser on your Mac
2. Go to the photo that you want to set as your new desktop background on Mac.
3. Right-click on the photo and then click on Use Image as Desktop Picture option in the contextual menu (See image below).
The selected image will now be set as your new Desktop Background image on Mac!
Change Desktop Background on Mac Using Stock Apple Photo
Follow the steps below to Change Desktop Background on Mac using stock Apple Photos located on your Mac.
1. Click on the Apple icon located in the top menu bar of your Mac and then click on System Preferences option in the drop-down Menu (See image below)
2. On the System Preferences screen, click on Desktop & Screen Saver option.
3. On the next screen, click on Apple option in the left side menu, in case it is not already selected (See image below)
4. Next click on the photo that you want to Setup as your new Desktop background.
Optionally, you can select “Change Picture” option, in case you want your Mac to automatically switch Desktop Background using stock Apple Photos.
Change Desktop Background on Mac to Solid Colour
In case you are concerned about your Mac slowing down by displaying High Resolution Desktop Background images, you can set a solid Colour as your New Desktop Background.
1. Click on the Apple icon in the top menu bar of your Mac and then click on System Preferences option in the drop-down menu (See image below)
2. On the System Preferences screen, click on Desktop & Screen Saver option.
3. On the next screen, expand the entry for Apple (by clicking on the Down Arrow beside Apple) and then click on Solid Colors option in the expanded list (See image below)
4. Once the colour options are displayed, click on the color that you want to set as your desktop background on Mac.
Note: You can create a new colours by clicking on the Custom Colour button and then choosing your preferred colour
In case you want the colors to change automatically, check the Change Picture option and choose how often you want the background to change.
Fix Blurred Out Desktop Background
After changing the Desktop Background on Mac, you may notice that the image has blurred out. This happens because the image is set to Fill the screen which causes it to resize. To fix this you can follow the steps below.
1. Click on the Apple icon from the top menu bar on your Mac and then click on System Preferences option in the drop-down menu (See image below)
2. On the next screen, click on Desktop & Screen Saver option.
3. On the next screen, you will see your current desktop background along with a dropdown menu beside it (See image below).
4. Click on the dropdown menu and choose either Center or Tile option.
- Center: Choosing center will place your background image with its original size in the center of your Mac’s screen. The rest of the area will be filled out with a solid colour.
- Tile: As the name suggest, choosing Tile will cause the image to appear over and over again in its original size.