Knowing the size of your computer desktop is essential to finding an image that will fit properly. Whether you prefer a picture of your family, favorite vacation spot or furry friend, changing your desktop wallpaper is one of the fastest ways to personalize your computer.

Learn how to easily resize your desktop background in Windows 11 with our step-by-step guide. Customize your PC's look today!

Choosing a wallpaper that is the correct size for your device is important, as using a wallpaper that is too small or too large can result in distorted or stretched images. This article will discuss some of the most common wallpaper sizes for all types of devices, including computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

On Windows 10 we have the lock screen set to 1920 x 1080 which scales correctly on all of the Win10 systems. On our Windows 11 systems the same resolution of 1920 x 1080 does not scale correctly so some of the image is cut off.

In Windows 11, open Settings > Personalization > Background. Under Choose a fit for your desktop image, you will be able to see the six options. In Windows 10, you need to open the...