FAQ A wallpaper or background (on computers, also referred to as a desktop wallpaper, desktop background, desktop picture, or desktop image) is a digital image (photo, drawing, etc.) that serves as the decorative background for a graphical user interface displayed on the screen of a computer, mobile communications device, or other electronic device. It is often used for the desktop on a computer, however on a mobile phone, it is typically used as the backdrop for the 'home' or 'idle' screen. Though the majority of devices ship with a preset image, users may often replace it with unique files of their own.
