Skip to content To personalize your device, one thing that you consider changing is the wallpaper. For newbies changing wallpaper on their iOS device sometimes needs the help of Google, and if you are reading this post I’m sure you are also looking for an easy way how you change your wallpaper.
You are on the right page because in this post I will teach you the different ways how you can change your iPhone, iPad and other iOS device wallpaper, from your photo to a wallpaper or photos that you found online.
How to Change Wallpaper Using a Personal Photo on iPhone, iPad, and iPad Mini
Changing the wallpaper on your iPhone, iPad, or iPad Mini using a personal photo is a great way to personalize your device. Here’s how you can do it:
Step 1: Open Settings
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPad Mini, tap the Settings app.
Step 2: Go to Wallpaper
- Scroll down and tap Wallpaper.
Step 3: Choose a New Wallpaper
- Tap Choose a New Wallpaper at the top of the screen.
Step 4: Select From Your Photos
- From the options that appear, select All Photos, Recents, or any specific Album where your personal photo is stored.
Step 5: Pick Your Photo
- Browse your photos and tap on the photo you want to set as your wallpaper.
Step 6: Move and Scale
Once you’ve selected the photo, you’ll see a preview screen. You can:
- Move: Drag the image around to adjust its position.
- Scale: Use pinch gestures to zoom in or out if necessary to fit the screen.
Step 7: Choose Display Option
Below the preview, you’ll see two display options:
- Still: Keeps the wallpaper static.
- Perspective: Adds a slight motion effect as you tilt your device (optional and based on your device’s iOS version).
You can turn off Perspective Zoom by tapping the Perspective Zoom toggle.
Step 8: Set the Wallpaper
After adjusting the photo, tap Set at the bottom of the screen. You will be given three options:
- Set Lock Screen: Makes the photo the wallpaper for your lock screen only.
- Set Home Screen: Makes the photo the wallpaper for your home screen only.
- Set Both: Uses the photo for both the lock screen and home screen.
Alternative Method: From the Photos App
You can also change your wallpaper directly from the Photos app:
- Open Photos: Launch the Photos app and find the personal photo you want to use.
- Select the Photo: Tap on the photo to view it full screen.
- Tap the Share Button: The share icon looks like a square with an upward-pointing arrow (found at the bottom-left corner).
- Choose “Use as Wallpaper”: Scroll down the share options and tap Use as Wallpaper.
- Move, Scale, and Set: Adjust the photo and set it as your wallpaper following the same steps as above.
To change your wallpaper or background using pictures that you found online
To change your wallpaper or background using pictures that you found online on your iPhone, iPad, or iPad Mini, follow these steps:
Step 1: Find and Save the Picture Online
- Open Safari (or any browser on your device).
- Search for the image you want to use as wallpaper.
- Once you find the picture, tap and hold on the image.
- A menu will pop up. Select Add to Photos to save the image to your Photos app.
Step 2: Go to Settings
- Open the Settings app on your device.
Step 3: Navigate to Wallpaper
- Scroll down and tap on Wallpaper.
Step 4: Choose a New Wallpaper
- Tap Choose a New Wallpaper.
Step 5: Select Your Saved Image
- Tap All Photos or Recents and find the picture you saved from the internet.
Step 6: Move and Scale the Image
- Once selected, you’ll see a preview screen where you can move or scale the image.
- Use pinch-to-zoom or drag the image to position it exactly how you want it to appear on your screen.
Step 7: Choose Display Option
Select either:
- Still: Keeps the wallpaper static.
- Perspective: Adds a motion effect when you tilt the device.
You can turn Perspective Zoom on or off by tapping the toggle.
Step 8: Set the Wallpaper
- Tap Set at the bottom of the screen.
- You’ll be asked where to apply the wallpaper:
- Set Lock Screen: For the lock screen only.
- Set Home Screen: For the home screen only.
- Set Both: To use it for both lock and home screens.
You’ve successfully set a picture from the internet as your wallpaper on your iPhone, iPad, or iPad Mini.