A better fit
for your screen.
Practical guides to choosing, setting, and enjoying your wallpaper.
Find the right wallpaper size
Compare native dimensions for selected MacBook and Apple displays.
Set a new wallpaper on your Mac
From a downloaded image to your desktop, using Finder or System Settings.
Get the whole picture
Understand cropping, aspect ratios, and how to find a better-fitting image.
Fix a blurry wallpaper
Check the original image, its dimensions, and your display settings.
Set wallpapers on multiple displays
Choose images for each screen and troubleshoot shared settings.
How to Crop a Wallpaper in Preview on Mac
Crop and resize a wallpaper in Preview while preserving your original image and the right proportions.
How to Use Dynamic Wallpaper on Mac
Choose a dynamic Mac wallpaper, understand its appearance options, and troubleshoot an image that stays still.
How to Change Your Mac Wallpaper Automatically
Add a folder of pictures or choose shuffled aerial wallpapers on your Mac.
Mac Wallpaper vs Screen Saver: What Is the Difference?
Understand Mac wallpaper, screen savers, and the lock screen, and learn where to change each setting.
How to Use Your Own Photo as Mac Wallpaper
Set a photo from Photos or a saved image as your Mac desktop background and choose a good crop.
JPEG, PNG or HEIC for Mac Wallpaper?
Compare image formats for Mac wallpapers and learn how to export a copy using Preview.
Mac Wallpaper Aspect Ratios Explained
Understand wallpaper aspect ratios, why images crop, and how to choose a shape that fits your display.
How to Choose a Dark Minimalist Mac Wallpaper
Choose a dark, minimal wallpaper that fits your Mac screen and keeps desktop icons easy to see.