To add a folder, click the Add button, navigate to and select the folder, then click Choose. If your pictures are in the Pictures or another folder, click the arrow next to Folders, then select a folder. Your pictures: Click the arrow next to Photos (or iPhoto if available). To use or stop using a still image (if available), click the pop-up menu, then choose an option. For example, if you chose the dark appearance during macOS setup, the desktop picture is set to a dark still image.
Some dynamic desktop pictures may also provide still images so the desktop picture doesn’t distract from the light or dark appearance. If Location Services is turned off in Privacy preferences, the picture changes based on the time zone specified in Date & Time preferences.
Pictures and colors that come with your Mac: Click the arrow next to Apple, then select a folder, such as Desktop Pictures or Colors, to see thumbnails of available pictures or colors.ĭynamic desktop pictures can automatically change throughout the course of the day based on your current location. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Desktop & Screen Saver, then click Desktop.
