Choosing iPhone and iPad Wallpapers: Style, Composition and Preview
Choose wallpapers by category, screen size and composition, then preview, save and favorite them with Pixie Wallpaper.
Start with the images you enjoy
Explore landscapes, plants, oceans and mountains, or try Chinese art, anime, watercolors and oil paintings. Minimalist, solid-color, gradient and texture categories can keep a home screen calm. Pixie offers dozens of categories; the web gallery shows a curated selection.
Leave space for the clock and widgets
Check whether the subject competes with the clock, notifications or widgets. Portraits, buildings and text wallpapers especially benefit from a preview. Skies and simple backgrounds can leave clearer reading areas; check the final result on your own device.
Consider portrait and landscape on iPad
The same image may crop differently on iPhone and iPad. Watch for subjects near the edges, especially on larger screens. Pixie supports both devices; check the image in the orientations you use.
Preview, favorite, then save
Click a web gallery image for a larger preview, then explore more in Pixie. The app offers full-screen previews, favorites and saving to Photos, with iCloud support for favorites. Build a collection so your next wallpaper is easy to find.
Choose separately for Lock Screen and Home Screen
A striking subject can suit your Lock Screen, while a simpler, evenly lit background leaves room for Home Screen icons and labels. Try two images with similar colors rather than requiring one image to work everywhere.
Why does the saved wallpaper look different?
Zooming, cropping, the clock and icons can change the composition. Preview the image in your device’s wallpaper settings, adjust its position and check label readability on the actual screen. If the subject stays obscured, try an image with more open space.