Change Photos App Background in Windows 8/8.1

By Jennifer | Last Updated January 03, 2024

To make the Photos app background more vivid and unique, you can change it according to the following guidance.

Guide to change Photos app background in Windows 8/8.1:

Step 1: Open the Photos app by directly tapping the Photos tile on the Start Menu.

Step 2: Open Pictures library or another program saving photos.

Step 3: Select a picture to have it opened.

Step 4: Right-click any place on the opened picture, and select Set as on the bottom left corner.

Step 5: Choose App background on the pop-up list.

Later, you'll find that the background of the Photos app has been changed to the selected picture.

Related Articles:

• Change Photos Tile Picture on Windows 8/8.1
• How to Name A Group of Tiles in Windows 8/8.1
• Change Start Screen Tiles Row Number on Windows 8/8.1 Computer
• How to Close Metro Apps on Windows 8/8.1 Computer
• Change Windows 8 Lock Screen with 2 Steps