Choose the right wallpaper for your screen
A practical guide to wallpaper dimensions, aspect ratios, composition, and download quality.
Which wallpaper dimensions should I choose?
Start with your screen's resolution and aspect ratio. A 3840 × 2160 image is a landscape 16:9 wallpaper; 2160 × 3840 has the same pixel count in a vertical 9:16 composition. A phone or monitor with a different ratio may crop either image when set to fill the screen.
Check the actual dimensions on the wallpaper page. A resolution label describes the file's pixel dimensions; judge fine detail, edges, and gradients in the preview as well.
Desktop, phone, and ultrawide
For a desktop, look for a landscape composition with space behind icons and windows. For a phone, leave room for the clock, camera area, and widgets. On an ultrawide display, keep the main subject away from the far edges if you also plan to use the wallpaper on a narrower screen.
Tablet screens vary. Match the image to the orientation you use most often, then check how the device crops it when rotated.
Fill, fit, or crop?
Fill covers the display and can cut off the edges. Fit shows the entire image and may leave borders. A custom crop lets you choose which part of the image stays visible. Preview the result on your own device before deciding.
The cross-device frames on a wallpaper page help compare compositions. They are visual crop previews; the download selector lists the files actually available for that artwork.
What should I check before downloading?
Look at the main subject, small details, text, and transitions between light and shadow. A calm area behind icons can be more useful than detail across every part of the screen. Compare both light and dark interface settings if you use them.
Choose the offered file size and format that suits your device. Some downloads require credits; review the displayed cost before confirming. See formats and downloads and wallpaper usage for details.