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Desktop wallpaper, featuring a dandelion and the words "Don't wait", being edited in Adobe Express
Desktop Wallpapers
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Creating desktop wallpapers is super simple.

Cool desktop backgrounds are lots of fun. It’s only right that the process of making them is also lots of fun. Using Adobe Express couldn’t be easier. Choose a wallpaper template, and use it as the basis for your own creation. Adding different design elements involves the click of a mouse — and absolutely no coding or design skills. Start by uploading your own image. Or, if you don’t have one, check out the free pictures available within the Adobe Express platform. Add text, color schemes, shapes, and icons to give your wallpaper a unique look. Feel free to experiment with different combinations. You don’t have to finish until you’re delighted with your computer wallpaper.

Blank Template
Icon: blank
Start from scratch
16:9
Tasks
wallpaper-desktop
Topics

Collection ID

(To pull in manually curated templates if needed)

Orientation


(Horizontal/Vertical)

Vertical

Width


(Full, Std, sixcols)

sixcols

Limit


(number of templates to load each pagination. Min. 5)

23

Sort

Most Viewed

Rare & Original

Newest to Oldest

Oldest to Newest

Newest to Oldest
Locales
EN

Premium


(true, false, all) true or false will limit to premium only or free only.

false

How to make a desktop wallpaper.

Customize your desktop wallpapers to make them unique.

Adobe Express includes a huge selection of design options that can be added to your wallpaper in a second. Feel free to experiment with all the different features. If you want to add stylized text, you can do so with a couple of clicks. Swap out images, add filters, or make a collage. Change everything from the layout to the size of your creation. If you want to brand your wallpaper, upload branded company visuals including your logo.

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Icons and graphic elements, and a desktop wallpaper featuring photos, images and the word "Hawaii".

Why use the desktop wallpaper creator from Adobe Express?

Adobe Express empowers you with the design tools you need to make stunning wallpapers for any desktop size. Use this desktop wallpaper app to create backgrounds for PCs, Macs, and more. Create high quality wallpapers using your own images, or customize a wallpaper template of your liking. With Adobe Express, the only limit to what’s possible is your own imagination.

Frequently asked questions.

What is the ideal desktop wallpaper size?
An ideal desktop wallpaper should have the same resolution as the screen. 1920px by 1080px (16:9 aspect ratio) is one of the most common sizes, but double check your desktop device to get the exact dimensions. Use the Resize feature to easily reformat your wallpaper for any custom desktop size in seconds.
Does my desktop wallpaper design come with a logo?
No need to worry about watermarks on your wallpaper designs when using Adobe Express. However, you can easily add your own logo to your wallpaper by uploading it right to your design – perfect for company desktop wallpapers or branded projects.
Can I edit my desktop wallpaper template after I've downloaded?
Absolutely. You can download your desktop wallpaper at any point in the design process. Adobe Express saves your designs, so you can always return to your project to remix or revise the design.
Can I create my own desktop wallpaper template?
Any new or existing project can be turned into a shareable template. To turn your desktop wallpaper into a template, click on the three-dot menu at the left of the Download button and follow the steps to turn your design into a template.
Can I get Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?
Yes, Adobe Express has a free plan that includes core features like photo editing tools and effects and thousands of free templates. Learn more about our plans and pricing.