Find answers to common questions about Wallpapery below. If you can't find what you're looking for, visit our Wallpapery community group or report a bug.
Wallpapery is available exclusively on the Mac App Store. Simply search for "Wallpapery" or click the link to download.
When you start Wallpapery, it launches as an icon in your menubar located at the top right of your screen (near the clock). Look for a small photo frame icon. The app runs in the background and doesn't open a traditional window.
Click the Wallpapery icon in your menubar (the small photo frame icon at the top right of your screen), then select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
By default, Wallpapery changes your wallpaper several times a day. You can customize the frequency in Preferences, or manually change it anytime by clicking the menubar icon and selecting "I'm Feeling Lucky" for a random wallpaper.
Clicking "I'm Feeling Lucky" instantly changes your wallpaper to a random new design from our curated collection. It's a quick way to refresh your desktop whenever you want something new.
Yes! If you see a wallpaper you don't like, you can block it so it won't appear again. Click the Wallpapery menubar icon and select the option to block the current wallpaper. You can also vote on wallpapers on our website to help others discover the best wallpapers.
First, make sure Wallpapery is running (check for the icon in your menubar). If it's running but not changing wallpapers:
Yes, Wallpapery supports multiple monitors. You can have different wallpapers on each display. For more details, see our guide on different wallpapers on multiple displays.
Spanning wallpapers across monitors depends on having wallpapers with sufficient resolution. Some wallpapers in our collection may not be large enough to span ultra-wide or multi-monitor setups. Wallpapery automatically selects the best resolution available for your display configuration.
Wallpapery primarily manages your desktop wallpaper across physical monitors. For information about using wallpapers with macOS Spaces, check out our guide on wallpapers for macOS Spaces and virtual desktops.
Wallpapery automatically downloads the optimal resolution for your display. Our collection includes wallpapers in various resolutions to support everything from standard displays to Retina and 4K/5K monitors. Learn more about best practices for Mac wallpaper resolution.
Wallpapery automatically selects wallpapers that match your display resolution. The app intelligently chooses the most appropriate size to ensure your wallpapers look crisp and clear.
All wallpapers are hand-picked from talented designers around the world. Our collection includes wallpapers from the beloved Desktoptopia archive, plus new additions from contemporary artists. Each wallpaper is curated for quality and aesthetic appeal.
Locate the small photo frame icon in your menubar (top right corner of your screen). Click it to open the menu, then select "Quit Wallpapery". After the update is complete, simply launch Wallpapery again from your Applications folder.
Open Wallpapery's Preferences (click the menubar icon → Preferences) and enable the "Start at Login" option. This ensures Wallpapery runs automatically every time you start your Mac.
To uninstall Wallpapery:
Yes, Wallpapery is fully compatible with Apple Silicon Macs, including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, Mac Studio, iMac, and Mac Pro with M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips.
Wallpapery supports modern versions of macOS. Check the Mac App Store listing for specific version requirements. For information about wallpaper features across macOS versions, see our guide on wallpaper compatibility across macOS versions.
We're working on bringing Wallpapery to iPad! Visit our iPad page to learn more and sign up for updates when it becomes available.
Yes! We welcome contributions from talented designers. If you have wallpapers you'd like to share with the Wallpapery community, please reach out through our community group or contact page.
Can't find the answer you're looking for? Visit our help page for guides and tutorials, join the Wallpapery community group to ask questions, or report a bug if you've found an issue.