How to make a google image your wallpaper on chromebook

Google is working on a new feature that allows you to use pictures from Google Photos as Chromebook wallpaper. This article shows you how to select a Google Photo as your Chromebook wallpaper.

Note: This feature is currently in development. I am documenting it from the Canary channel of Chrome OS. You might have to wait a few more weeks before you can do this on our Chromebook.

Google Photos as Chromebook Wallpaper

To pick a Google Photos picture as your Chromebook wallpaper:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. From the left pane, select Personalization.
  3. Select Wallpaper.
  4. Select Google Photos.
  5. Select a photo or an album.

Change Photos Daily

If you select an album instead of a single picture, click Change Daily to automatically change the wallpaper every day.

Change Wallpaper Daily

I hope you found this tutorial useful. Do you have a question about this feature? Let me know in the comments section below.

Although very common and often overlooked, wallpaper is the first thing you would see when using the Chromebook. Showing a beautiful picture may boost your overall mood, reducing muscle tension, and increasing your physical wellbeing a second before start working.

That being said, it’s a good idea to put a beautiful, eye-pleasing picture as the Chromebook wallpaper just to calm your mind before the hell of work you are about to endure.

Now, I’m going to show you how to change the desktop wallpaper on any Chromebook laptop/tablet — no third-party apps required.

1. First, we need to open a context menu on the desktop. For the tablet mode, tap and hold the screen. While for the keyboard mode, press Alt+click. And if you are using a regular mouse, just use the right-click.

How to make a google image your wallpaper on chromebook

2. After the context menu showed up, select Set wallpaper.

How to make a google image your wallpaper on chromebook

3. Navigate to the wallpaper category you want. You may also use your own photo under the ‘My Images’ menu.

How to make a google image your wallpaper on chromebook

4. Find and tap a wallpaper that you found attractive. It should be immediately applied to the background.

How to make a google image your wallpaper on chromebook

5. For some categories, it’s possible to enable Daily Refresh to automatically change the wallpaper every day.

How to make a google image your wallpaper on chromebook

6. Close the wallpaper window and enjoy the new wallpaper.

How to make a google image your wallpaper on chromebook

How to use your photo as Chromebook wallpaper via Files

Although you can use your own photo as the Chromebook wallpaper via its wallpaper app, I’m going to show you a more direct way that we are already familiar with — using Files.

1. Open the app list and launch Files.

How to make a google image your wallpaper on chromebook

2. Navigate to the photo directory. Or click Images if unsure where it was stored.

How to make a google image your wallpaper on chromebook

3. Right-click, or Alt+click, or tap and hold on the image to trigger the context menu. Then, click Set as wallpaper.

How to make a google image your wallpaper on chromebook

4. Go back to the desktop and see your wallpaper.

How to make a google image your wallpaper on chromebook

As you might already notice, the Shelf at the bottom is translucent and visually affected by the wallpaper behind it. Unfortunately, there’s no way to adjust its transparency level or to make it appear solid. The current state of Chrome OS just doesn’t allow that.

In the meantime, enjoy your new wallpaper.

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