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    how can i set my own pictures as my desktop background?

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    • leocg
      leocg Moderator Volunteer @WolfgangW last edited by

      @wolfgangw I already answered above, you can right click on start page/speed dial and choose Change Wallpaper or you can go to the settings page and click on use your own wallpaper.

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      • WolfgangW
        WolfgangW @leocg last edited by

        @leocg
        It doesn't work! when i click show wallpaper and then click add new wallpaper it shows up as a preview but i can't save it as permanent wallpaper!! am i too stupid or what is my mistake?

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        • leocg
          leocg Moderator Volunteer @WolfgangW last edited by

          @wolfgangw Show wallpaper? What option would be that?

          There is no preview, when you select the image file and click on Open, the image is automatically set as the new wallpaper.

          It's not happening?

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          • WolfgangW
            WolfgangW @leocg last edited by leocg

            @leocg No!!! There is a tick on it, but nothing happens! (grrrr)

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            • leocg
              leocg Moderator Volunteer @WolfgangW last edited by

              @wolfgangw If you open an image in Opera, right click on it and then in Use Image As Wallpaper, does it work?

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              • WolfgangW
                WolfgangW @leocg last edited by

                @leocg
                no

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                • leocg
                  leocg Moderator Volunteer @WolfgangW last edited by

                  @wolfgangw Can you change the wallpaper using the ones available?

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                  • WolfgangW
                    WolfgangW @leocg last edited by leocg

                    @leocg
                    Yes I just loaded Milkyway and Twist that works (but not my own pics!!!)

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                    • Meeker-Morgan
                      Meeker-Morgan last edited by

                      In settings (not the sidebar) go to Enable Wallpapers.

                      SnapShot_230527_092140.jpg

                      You will notice the one on the top left is not from Opera.
                      Click the button "Add your wallpaper" and upload an image. Then select it.

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                      • WolfgangW
                        WolfgangW @Meeker-Morgan last edited by

                        @meeker-morgan
                        Some images work, but others don't (not all)

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                        • Meeker-Morgan
                          Meeker-Morgan @WolfgangW last edited by

                          @wolfgangw

                          File types? The one in the example is .jpg

                          See if it that's the issue.

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                          • WolfgangW
                            WolfgangW @Meeker-Morgan last edited by

                            @meeker-morgan
                            All images are in .JPG format

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                            • WolfgangW
                              WolfgangW @WolfgangW last edited by

                              @wolfgangw
                              different Formats:
                              2048 x 1536
                              3264 x 2448
                              4000 x 3000

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                              • leocg
                                leocg Moderator Volunteer @WolfgangW last edited by

                                @wolfgangw Are you using Opera GX by chance? There seems to be an issue regrading wallpapers that is affecting some users.

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                                • WolfgangW
                                  WolfgangW @leocg last edited by leocg

                                  @leocg
                                  No! I have Opera version 98.0.4759.39 from May 10, 2023! Not Opera GX !!!

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                                  • leocg
                                    leocg Moderator Volunteer @WolfgangW last edited by

                                    @wolfgangw latest version is 99.0.4788.31/, check if the problem still happens in that version.

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                                    • WolfgangW
                                      WolfgangW @leocg last edited by

                                      @leocg
                                      Yes!! I updated to the new version 99.0.4788.31. Nothing new (thumbnails are there but won't open as background)

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                                      • WolfgangW
                                        WolfgangW @WolfgangW last edited by

                                        @wolfgangw
                                        Can't you solve my problem that some pictures (about 10%) are suitable as a background and others (about 90%!) not??
                                        However, all downloaded images are available as thumbnails!!

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                                        • WolfgangW
                                          WolfgangW last edited by

                                          Hello!!

                                          4 days ago I asked you a question regarding my problem, why don't you answer?

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                                          • leocg
                                            leocg Moderator Volunteer @WolfgangW last edited by

                                            @wolfgangw Because no one has a solution?

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