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

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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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                                          • leocg
                                            leocg Moderator Volunteer @WolfgangW last edited by

                                            @wolfgangw Most logical guess would be to think of something related to format and size.

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