How to Change Wallpaper in iOS 7

iOS 7 was released a few days ago and newcomers are undoubtedly still trying to get used to the new layout and features. The biggest change you can notice is the brand new look and design, which includes a flatter user interface and a more colorful, diverse color palette.

One of the new subtle features in iOS 7 is right on the home screen. Apple added a neat 3D parallax effect to iOS 7 so that when you move around your iPhone while keeping your head still, app icons will appear to float over the wallpaper. It’s a pretty elegant effect and we’ll show you how to change the wallpaper and create your own parallax wallpaper.

How to Change Wallpaper

To change your iPhone’s wallpaper in iOS 7, open the Settings app and go to . You will see an image of your lock screen and home screen; tap one of them (they take you to the same page). From here, you have three options. Apple’s wallpapers or . Dynamic wallpaper is animated wallpaper, while Stills… so… it stays put. You can also use photos stored in your Camera Roll.

Choose a category and select a listed image. You will get a preview of how it will look on your lock screen. For photos in your Camera Roll, you’ll be prompted to drag the photo to the desired location because the photos you take are larger than the size of the lock screen and home screen.

Tap and then you will be asked on which screen you want it set. or you can choose between.

Create Your Own Parallax Ready Wallpaper

If you’re not a big fan of Apple’s default wallpaper and want to create your own graphic, you certainly can. The only thing you have to keep in mind is that the wallpaper should be 400px wider and 400px taller. Dimensions you will need when creating your own parallax wallpaper:

Photos you take with your iPhone’s camera will be ready to go parallax because they’re already so big. These sizes are mainly for people who want to create their own wallpaper from a graphic.

Once you’ve finished your custom wallpaper, sync it with your iPhone using iTunes and go back to the Wallpapers & Brightness section in Settings. Your custom wallpaper should now appear below Apple’s default selections. From there, follow the steps above to set it as your new wallpaper.