Looking forward to customizing your new Chromebook? You should then add changing the wallpaper of your Chromebook to the list of things that you plan to do. That is if the default wallpaper does not appease you. This guide will show you how you can change the wallpaper on your Chromebook in a few clicks.
You can easily change your Chromebook’s background and set a specific image as your wallpaper. That can be done in two primary ways depending on what image you intend to use. The method varies depending if you want to set images from the wallpaper picker or files folder as your wallpaper on your Chromebook.
How to Change the Wallpaper on your Chromebook using Wallpaper Pickers
1. Go to your Desktop and ensure all files/folders are closed or minimized then right-click anywhere on your current desktop.
2. Select “Set wallpaper” from the list of displayed options on the popup menu. This will prompt a window to pop up on your screen.
3. Click the image you want to use. You can use the left sidebar to select from different backgrounds — like art, landscapes, or colors.
4. Alternatively, check the box next to Surprise me, and your device will choose the wallpaper for you.
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How to Change the Wallpaper on your Chromebook using Own Image in Files App
1. Download the image that you want to set as your Wallpaper.
2. Click the button in the far-left bottom corner of the screen.
3. Tap the up arrow to open it fully.
4. Select “Files.”
5. Choose “Downloads” located in the left sidebar right and click on your custom image. If your images are in another folder that is not the Downloads folder, select it.
6. Click “Set as wallpaper.”
Repeat this step-by-step guide whenever you want to change the wallpaper of your screen on your Chromebook. You never know, your wallpaper could be your source of motivation.