A wallpaper sits behind your clock, notifications and app icons, so an image that looks great on a computer can look messy on a phone. These tips help you choose and crop a wallpaper that works.
Choose portrait images
Phone screens are tall. A portrait image needs less cropping and keeps the subject intact. Start with our portrait image collection.
Check the resolution
Modern phones have screens around 1440 × 3200 pixels. Pick an image that is at least that large, or it may look soft.
Mind the safe areas
- The top third holds the clock and notifications, so keep it calm.
- The bottom area holds icons and the dock, so avoid faces there.
- Put the main subject in the middle section.
Choose calm backgrounds for the home screen
Busy pictures make icons hard to read. Sunsets, blurred backgrounds and soft gradients work well. Bold, detailed pictures are better for the lock screen.
Crop with the built-in tool
Open an image on Pixvora, choose the Mobile Wallpaper preset and drag the preview until the subject sits where you want it. The download is cut to 1440 × 3200 pixels for you.
Match the mood
Warm colours feel cosy, cool colours feel calm and dark images can save battery on OLED screens. Pick what you enjoy looking at every day.