toolswitch › Wallpapers
Free automatic wallpaper changer for Windows, Mac and Linux
Pick your favorite wallpapers once and let them change by themselves, or jump to the next one with a shortcut.
Shortcut: Super+Shift+W on Linux · Ctrl+Alt+W on Windows · Cmd+Option+W on Mac
What it does
Your wallpapers in a grid
Add folders or single images; click to add them to the rotation, double-click to set one now.
Automatic change
They rotate every few minutes or hours — you pick the interval.
Keyboard shortcuts
Random, next and previous wallpaper from anywhere.
How to use it
- Download and install toolswitch. It waits in your tray / top bar.
- Turn on Wallpapers in toolswitch and add a folder with images.
- Choose how often they change.
- Press the shortcut whenever you want a new one.
Use it instead of: Variety, Wallpaper Engine (for still images), John’s Background Switcher, Windows slideshow background.
First launch: the installers aren’t signed with a paid certificate yet. On Windows click More info → Run anyway; on macOS open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.
Questions
How do I change the wallpaper automatically on Ubuntu?
Install toolswitch, turn on Wallpapers, add a folder and pick an interval. It also works on Windows and macOS.
Can I change the wallpaper with a keyboard shortcut?
Yes: Super+Shift+W (Ctrl+Alt+W on Windows, Cmd+Option+W on Mac). You can record your own keys.