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1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 13, 2026Verified January 2026

How to Change Desktop Wallpaper on Windows

Personalize your Windows desktop by changing the background wallpaper.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Right-click the desktop
2.Open Background settings
3.Choose a wallpaper
4.Adjust the fit
5.Set a slideshow

Right-click the desktop

~15s

Right-click any empty area on your desktop and select "Personalize".

Open Background settings

~15s

In Personalization settings, click "Background" to see wallpaper options.

Choose a wallpaper

~15s

Select from Windows themes, a solid color, or click "Browse" to use your own photo.

Adjust the fit

~15s

Choose how the image displays: Fill, Fit, Stretch, Tile, Center, or Span across monitors.

Set a slideshow

~15s

Select "Slideshow" from the dropdown and choose a folder of images to rotate automatically.

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