Wallpapers · iPhone
How to Download and Set a Wallpaper on iPhone
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Save the wallpaper to Photos, open it, tap the Share button and choose Use as Wallpaper. Adjust it, tap Add, then choose Set as Wallpaper Pair to use it on both your Lock Screen and Home Screen.
Set a wallpaper on iPhone
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Save the wallpaper
Download it and choose Save Image (or Save to Photos).
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Open it in Photos
Find the image in your Photos library and open it.
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Choose Use as Wallpaper
Tap the Share button and scroll to Use as Wallpaper. Pinch to position it if you like.
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Tap Add
This saves the new Lock Screen.
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Choose Set as Wallpaper Pair
Your wallpaper appears on both your Lock Screen and Home Screen. Your apps and widgets stay where they are.
Why some wallpapers look stretched or blurry
Modern iPhones have tall screens — roughly 9:19.5. A square or landscape image has to be zoomed in to fill the screen, which can crop the subject or make it blurry.
Ringzi wallpapers are made as tall, high-resolution portrait images with space at the top for the clock, so they fit without stretching.
Want to use your own photo? Try the photo wallpaper maker.
Troubleshooting
- Use as Wallpaper is missing
- Open the image from the Photos app rather than Files or a browser preview. You can also go to Settings → Wallpaper → Add New Wallpaper → Photos.
- The clock covers the subject
- Pinch and drag while setting the wallpaper, or pick a design that leaves space at the top.
FAQ
Can I have different Lock Screen and Home Screen wallpapers?
Yes. Instead of Set as Wallpaper Pair, choose Customize Home Screen and pick a different image or colour.
What size should an iPhone wallpaper be?
A tall portrait image at high resolution. Ringzi creates wallpapers at 1248×2704, which fits modern iPhones.
Will changing my wallpaper move my apps?
No. Your apps and widgets stay exactly where they are.