https://github.com/sap/backgrounds

Backgrounds is an application that allows users to create their own custom background (wallpaper) for their Mac desktop. They can choose between two gradient types - linear and radial - and embed a logo. Each pixel of the background is calculated and optimized for the size of the connected screens.
https://github.com/sap/backgrounds

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Backgrounds is an application that allows users to create their own custom background (wallpaper) for their Mac desktop. They can choose between two gradient types - linear and radial - and embed a logo. Each pixel of the background is calculated and optimized for the size of the connected screens.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/sap/backgrounds
• Owner: SAP
• License: apache-2.0
• Created: 2023-01-24T15:31:10.000Z (over 3 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-11-08T08:42:28.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-30T00:51:11.298Z (over 1 year ago)
• Topics: macos, wallpaper
• Language: Objective-C
• Homepage:
• Size: 26.8 MB
• Stars: 34
• Watchers: 4
• Forks: 3
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
  • License: LICENSE
  • Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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# Backgrounds

[![REUSE status](https://api.reuse.software/badge/github.com/SAP/backgrounds)](https://api.reuse.software/info/github.com/SAP/backgrounds)

**The easiest way to customize your desktop background!**

 

No more plain and boring desktop backgrounds! With _Backgrounds_ you can customize your desktop background to fit your needs!

_Backgrounds_ is an application for macOS that allows you to create your own custom background for your desktop. You can choose between linear and radial gradient types. Embed your logo and choose from a wide range of predefined backgrounds. The backgrounds will automatically be calculated to fit your screen size.

**The Backgrounds app supports the following features:**

🌈 Create custom desktop backgrounds (wallpapers)

❌ No graphic skills are needed

🚀 Various setting options

⌨️ Command line for automation

💻 For macOS 11 and newer




# Demo

Have a look how easy it is to set a customized background. This is only one demo shown, there are many different variations possible to create and set a desired background.

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9ffef7f6-3b36-43cd-b755-9b6021926d81




# Documentation

To learn more about _Backgrounds_ features, make sure to take a look at our [wiki](https://github.com/SAP/backgrounds/wiki) or the links below:

* [Installation](https://github.com/SAP/backgrounds/wiki/Installation)

* [Uninstallation](https://github.com/SAP/backgrounds/wiki/Uninstallation)

* [Using _Backgrounds_](https://github.com/SAP/backgrounds/wiki/Using-Backgrounds)

* [Managing _Backgrounds_](https://github.com/SAP/backgrounds/wiki/Managing-Backgrounds)

* [Frequently Asked Questions](https://github.com/SAP/backgrounds/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions)




# Feedback and Contributing

This project is open to feature requests/suggestions, bug reports etc. via [GitHub issues](https://github.com/SAP/backgrounds/issues). Contribution and feedback are encouraged and always welcome. For more information about how to contribute, the project structure, as well as additional contribution information, see our [Contribution Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md).




# Code of Conduct

We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our community a harassment-free experience for everyone. By participating in this project, you agree to abide by its [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) at all times.




# License

Copyright (c) 2023-2025 SAP SE or an SAP affiliate company and Backgrounds contributors. Please see our [LICENSE](LICENSE) for copyright and license information. Detailed information including third-party components and their licensing/copyright information is available [via the REUSE tool](https://api.reuse.software/info/github.com/SAP/backgrounds).




# Security

Found a security-related issue or vulnerability and want to notify us? [Please see here for how to report it](https://github.com/SAP/backgrounds/security/policy).




# Support

This project is 'as-is' with no support, no changes being made. You are welcome to make changes to improve it but we are not available for questions or support of any kind.