A desktop background, also known as a wallpaper, is a digital image or photograph used as a background on a computer screen. Many different types of images can be used as a desktop background, including photos, clip art, and textures.

Background images can be added in a variety of ways, including from a local file, from a network location, or from a online service. When adding a background image from a local file, the image can be added by selecting it from a folder on the computer, by dragging it to the desktop, or by using a built-in setting to …