How to Change Desktop Picture on MacBook
Are you looking to personalize your MacBook and make it uniquely yours? Changing the desktop picture, also known as the wallpaper, is a simple and effective way to achieve this. Whether you want to set a favorite photo, a beautiful landscape, or a calming abstract image as your background, this guide will walk you through the process step by step. Let’s dive in and learn how to change desktop picture on MacBook.
Step 1: Open the Finder
The first step in changing your MacBook’s desktop picture is to open the Finder. You can do this by clicking on the Finder icon in the Dock, which looks like a smiling face on a hard drive, or by pressing the Command (⌘) + Spacebar and typing “Finder” in the Spotlight search bar.
Step 2: Navigate to the desired image
Once the Finder is open, you’ll need to locate the image you want to use as your wallpaper. This could be an image stored on your MacBook, an external drive, or an image from the internet. If you have the image on your MacBook, you can simply click on the folder it’s stored in from the Finder sidebar. If you need to download an image from the internet, you can do so using a web browser and then find the downloaded file in the Finder.
Step 3: Open the image in Preview
Next, right-click (or Control-click) on the image and select “Open with” from the dropdown menu. Choose “Preview” from the list of applications. This will open the image in the Preview app, which is a built-in macOS utility for viewing and editing images.
Step 4: Set the image as the desktop picture
With the image open in Preview, click on the “File” menu at the top of the screen and then select “Set Image as.” From the dropdown menu, choose one of the following options:
– “Desktop Picture” to set the image as your desktop wallpaper.
– “Desktop & Spaces Picture” to set the image as your wallpaper for all desktop spaces (if you use multiple desktop spaces).
– “Lock to Desktop” to lock the image to your desktop, preventing it from changing when you switch between desktop spaces.
Step 5: Save your changes
After setting the image as your desktop picture, you may need to save your changes. If you chose to lock the image to your desktop, you won’t need to save anything. However, if you set the image as your desktop picture or desktop & spaces picture, Preview will prompt you to save the changes. Click “Save” to confirm.
Step 6: Enjoy your new desktop picture
Congratulations! You’ve successfully changed your MacBook’s desktop picture. Take a moment to appreciate the new look and feel of your computer. If you ever want to change it again, simply repeat the steps outlined above.
By following these simple steps, you can easily personalize your MacBook and make it a reflection of your unique style. Happy computing!
