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Backgrounds
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wallpaper-mobile
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Mini
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(To pull in manually curated templates if needed)

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Horizontal

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(Full, Std, sixcols)

Full

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

23

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Oldest to Newest

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Design a personalised background for your desktop or mobile screensaver.

The Adobe Express inspiration gallery has many professionally designed templates to inspire your custom background. It's simple to edit and makes your art feel personalised. Use any photo, font, quote, colour, or design to inspire a new phone or laptop look. Save and edit all ideas and backgrounds from the app or desktop.

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
IN or EN

Premium


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

false

How to use the background creator.

Discover a background generator with custom options.

Customise the text, images, themes, colour schemes, alignments, and text until your background design is what you had in mind. You can easily see the results of your changes as you experiment with different design elements. There are endless creative opportunities at your fingertips.

Let Adobe Express be your go-to app for background design.

To get you started, look through professionally created templates or start from scratch when creating your background. To make your designs feel authentic, give them a theme by incorporating customisable elements such as personalised fonts, icons, logos, and photos. You can quickly and easily create, save, and share your designs with Adobe Express for free.

Express yourself.

Designing your own background for devices allows you to showcase your unique style and personality. Adobe Express offers an array of tools and templates to help you create custom backgrounds that stand out. Whether it's for your phone, tablet, or computer, Adobe makes it easy to design eye-catching and personalised backgrounds that truly reflect who you are.

Design in Hindi, Bengali and Tamil.

No more language limitations! Adobe Express is now available in three of India’s most spoken languages, making it even easier to create everything from cards and social posts to flyers and video content. Design with confidence in the language that feels most natural to you.

Frequently asked questions.

How do I make my background the right size for my device?
There are several ways to make sure your background is the right size for any desktop, tablet, or mobile device. From the Adobe Express logged in home screen, select the Custom Size option and enter in the exact dimensions you need. Or search the template gallery by size, aesthetic, or device.
What kind of images can I use for my background?
Choose high quality images so your background will look great on any device. Upload your own images and make a stunning portrait or collage. Explore our free stock photo library if you have specific vision in mind.
How do I add a border to my background?
While editing your background, choose the Design Assets menu and search for borders. Select a border, place it on your background, and use our editing tools to adjust the colour, opacity, and more.
Can I create my own background template?
Any new or existing project can be turned into a shareable template. To turn your background 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.