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macOS Safari wallpapers optimized for iPhone, iPad, desktop

One of the most popular collections on our curated iDownloadBlog Wallpapers of the Week gallery is the official Apple section . Today, we add another set of images to that collection with these macOS Safari wallpaper downloads . A colorful blend of abstract geometry and subtle gradients the official Apple Safari wallpapers are now downloadable to your favorite devices.

macOS Safari wallpapers

Optimized by popular iDB featured digital artist, @ AR72014 , this collection of stock Apple wallpapers is optimized and enhanced for iPhone devices, up to desktop grade monitors. The iPad and desktop versions are offered in a staggeringly large 6016 x 6016 size.

Personally, I love the orange version, which fades to a soft white, then yellow. It reminds me of a warm sunrise but is cleverly contrasted with a cool sky blue gradient in the lower corner. Almost calling a sunrise over a blue ocean vibe out of the background.

AR72014 is not new to optimizing official Apple wallpapers and he makes incredible, original wallpapers for our favorite Apple devices. There is a curated list in our wallpaper gallery of just his digital artwork, downloadable now. Make sure to give him a follow on Twitter for almost daily downloads.

Purple Safari wallpaper for iPad or desktop (6016 x 6016)

Purple Safari wallpaper for iPhone

Blue abstract wallpaper macOS Safari wallpaper for iPad and desktop (6016 x 6016)

Blue abstract wallpaper macOS Safari wallpaper for iPhone

Orange and yellow Safari wallpaper macOS default for iPad and desktop (6016 x 6016)

Orange and yellow Safari wallpaper macOS default for iPhone

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If you are a big fan of fresh, new, crispy wallpapers then make sure to follow along with me via @ jim_gresham , where I curate the iDB collection. You can grab some mid-week downloads, see sneak peaks of upcoming posts, and catch general Apple related banter on a regular basis. If you have any incredible wallpapers or know where to find them, send me a tip and I’ll get you that shout out in the next post!

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How to change the safari background image on mac.

Bored of the same old gray background in Safari's start page on Mac? Spice things up by adding your own background image. Here's how it works!

You might have spent years looking at the same bland gray background in Safari's start page on Mac, but it doesn't have to be that way. You can spice things up by adding a custom background. Here's how!

Mac users who are running Safari 14.0 or higher have access to the customizable start page. Here, you can easily add or remove different sections and change the background image. The Safari 14.0 (or newer) update will be automatically installed if you are running the latest version of macOS Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur , or higher.

To get started, open the Safari browser on your Mac.

From the start page, click the Menu button from the bottom-right corner of the screen. Now, check the box next to the "Background Image" option.

Here, you can scroll horizontally to see bundled background images. Click an image to instantly turn it into the start page's background image.

However, if you want to add your own image as the background instead, click the "+" button.

Now, select your image from the file picker and click the "Choose" button.

You'll see the image as the new start-page background.

If you want to remove this image or switch to a different photo, go back to the "Background Image" section in the customization menu. Then, click the "X" button to remove the current background image. Repeat the above process to change the background.

Want to directly open a specific web page every time you open Safari? Here's how to change the default Safari home page on Mac .

Related: How to Change the Safari Home Page on a Mac

How to add a background to Safari in iOS 15

Create a colorful background for your iphone.

By Barbara Krasnoff , a reviews editor who manages how-tos. She’s worked as an editor and writer for almost 40 years. Previously, she was a senior reviews editor for Computerworld.

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iOS 15 has brought with it a number of features that don’t affect your privacy, your efficiency, or your fitness. They’re — well, just nice. One of them is the new ability to change the background of the mobile version of Safari so that when you open a new page, you’re looking at something beautiful or wildly colorful. Or just nice.

The process is almost ridiculously simple. Here’s how to do it:

• Once you’re in the Safari app, you’re going to open a new page. Not sure how to do that? Look for the double square in the bottom-right corner and tap on that.
• You’ll see thumbnails of all the pages currently open in Safari. (If there are loads of them, you may want to take this opportunity to get rid of a few.) Tap on the plus sign in the lower-left corner.

• You’re now on “Customize Start Page.” Look for the “Edit” button and tap on that.
• Now, you can either choose from one of the backgrounds that Apple has included or tap the square with the plus sign to select one of your own. If you chose the latter, you’ll be taken into your Photo app to make a choice.

• Tap on the image you want to use, and you’ll be brought back to “Customize Start Page.” Your new image has now replaced the square with the plus sign and is highlighted. If you’re happy with your choice, leave the page. If you want to select something else, just tap on that square again to choose something different, or tap on one of the preinstalled Apple backgrounds.
• Leave the “Customize Start Page,” and you’ll see that your new Safari page now has a cool new background.

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2 Easy Ways to Customize the Safari Homepage Background

Last Updated: April 19, 2023 Fact Checked

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This article was written by Luigi Oppido and by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly . Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 33,005 times.

Do you want to customize your Safari start page? Whether you're using the Safari app on iOS or the desktop version on Mac, you'll be able to change Safari's background image in a few simple steps. You can use Apple's default backgrounds or one of your own saved photos. If you're trying to change your Safari theme from white to black (or vice versa), you'll need to configure your Light/Dark display in the Settings app. This wikiHow will show you how to change the background image on Safari using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Things You Should Know

• On iOS, open a new start page. Tap "Edit," toggle on "Background Image," and then select a photo.
• On Mac, open Safari, click "Settings," and check the "Background Image" box. Select a photo and then click "Choose."

• Changing the Safari background is different from enabling Dark Mode .
• To enable or disable Dark Mode, go to Settings → Display & Brightness → select Light or Dark .

• If you have a lot of Favorites on your start page, you may need to scroll down to see this button.

• When it's toggled on, a collection of background images will appear. If you want to use one of Apple's provided backgrounds in Safari, tap it to apply it immediately.
• To use your own image as the background, continue to the next step.

• The Photos app will open.

• If you have a photo on your computer you'd like to use, you can transfer it to your iPhone or iPad using AirDrop.
• Tap X to close the page.
• If you want to remove the background image, return to the "Edit" menu and toggle off "Background Image".

• Be sure to update your Mac .

• A pop-up menu will open.

• When the box is checked, two tiles will appear. You can scroll towards the right to see more. If you want to use one of Apple's provided background images, click it to change your background immediately.
• To use your own image, continue to the next step.

• The Finder will open to your photos. Navigate through your folders to find a picture.

• If you want to remove the background image, return to the "Settings" menu and uncheck "Background Image".

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