WallpaperBank

A meticulously curated collection of high-resolution wallpapers designed for desktop environments, creative workspaces, and aesthetic enthusiasts. This repository serves as a centralized resource for visually striking backgrounds spanning multiple artistic genres and themes.

Overview

WallpaperBank houses a diverse selection of wallpapers optimized for various display configurations, from standard HD to ultra-wide monitors. Each wallpaper has been carefully selected to ensure visual quality, thematic consistency, and aesthetic appeal.

Collection Highlights

Thematic Categories

Lofi & Atmospheric

• Cozy cafe environments with warm ambient lighting
• Serene kitchen scenes perfect for concentration
• Japanese street vistas with nostalgic undertones

Cyberpunk & Tech

• Futuristic cityscapes with neon aesthetics
• Linux and open-source themed artwork
• Mechanical keyboard close-ups for enthusiasts
• Tokyo Night color scheme implementations

Space & Science Fiction

• Astronaut photography and cosmic scenes
• Minimalist space exploration themes

Anime & Illustration

• Character-focused artwork including the Arch Linux mascot
• Street scenes with anime art direction
• Custom character illustrations

Riot Games Collection

• Official and fan-created artwork from Riot properties
• Spanning multiple visual styles and characters

Abstract & Minimalist

• Clean geometric designs
• Color-focused compositions
• Subtle patterns for distraction-free environments

Format Specifications

• File Formats: PNG, JPG, GIF
• Resolution Range: Varies from HD (1920×1080) to 4K and beyond
• File Sizes: Optimized from 92 KB to 12 MB depending on complexity
• Animated Content: Select GIF files for live wallpaper applications

Repository Structure

WallpaperBank/
├── Static Wallpapers (.png, .jpg)
├── Animated Wallpapers (.gif)
└── README.md

All wallpapers are stored in the root directory with descriptive filenames indicating their theme or origin.

Usage

Downloading Individual Wallpapers

1. Navigate to the wallpaper of your choice in the repository
2. Click on the file to view the full-resolution preview
3. Select the "Download" button or right-click and save

Cloning the Entire Collection

git clone https://github.com/ahmad9059/WallpaperBank.git

Applying Wallpapers

Linux (GNOME)

gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.background picture-uri file:///path/to/wallpaper.png

Linux (KDE)

qdbus org.kde.plasmashell /PlasmaShell org.kde.PlasmaShell.evaluateScript 'var allDesktops = desktops();for (i=0;i<allDesktops.length;i++) {d = allDesktops[i];d.wallpaperPlugin = "org.kde.image";d.currentConfigGroup = Array("Wallpaper", "org.kde.image", "General");d.writeConfig("Image", "file:///path/to/wallpaper.png")}'

macOS

osascript -e 'tell application "Finder" to set desktop picture to POSIX file "/path/to/wallpaper.png"'

Windows (PowerShell)

$wallpaper = "C:\path\to\wallpaper.png"
Set-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Control Panel\Desktop\' -name Wallpaper -value $wallpaper
rundll32.exe user32.dll, UpdatePerUserSystemParameters

Featured Wallpapers

Filename	Theme	Resolution Estimate	File Size
Anime-Japan-Street.png	Anime/Urban	4K+	12.5 MB
Lofi-Kitchen.png	Lofi/Cozy	4K+	12.4 MB
Lofi-Cafe1.png	Lofi/Cozy	High	6.7 MB
Arch-chan_to.png	Anime/Tech	High	5.9 MB
riot_09.jpg	Gaming/Riot	High	3.8 MB
riot_01.jpg	Gaming/Riot	High	2.9 MB
Beer-Girl.png	Anime/Character	High	3.0 MB
wallpaper-2.png	Abstract	High	8.1 MB
wallpaper-3.png	Abstract	High	5.4 MB
gif0.gif	Animated	Variable	1.0 MB

Contribution Guidelines

While this is a personal collection, contributions are welcome following these criteria:

• Quality: Minimum resolution of 1920×1080 (2560×1440 or higher preferred)
• File Size: Keep individual files under 15 MB when possible
• Originality: Ensure proper rights to share the content
• Format: PNG for illustrations, JPG for photographs, GIF for animations
• Naming: Use descriptive, kebab-case filenames

To contribute:

1. Fork this repository
2. Add your wallpaper(s) to the root directory
3. Update this README if adding new categories
4. Submit a pull request with a description of the additions

Licensing & Attribution

This repository contains wallpapers from various sources. Users should:

• Respect original artists' rights
• Use wallpapers for personal purposes
• Attribute original creators when sharing derivative works

If you are a copyright holder and believe content should be removed, please open an issue with documentation.

Technical Considerations

Performance

• Large PNG files (>10 MB) may impact login times on some systems
• Consider converting to JPG for faster load times if needed
• GIF wallpapers require system support for animated backgrounds

Compatibility

• All wallpapers tested on Linux (GNOME, KDE), macOS, and Windows 10/11
• Animated wallpapers require third-party tools on Windows (Wallpaper Engine, Lively Wallpaper)
• Some ultra-wide wallpapers may need cropping for standard displays

Related Resources

• Wallhaven - Source of several wallpapers in this collection
• r/wallpapers - Community for wallpaper discovery
• Unsplash - Free high-resolution photography

Statistics

• Total Wallpapers: 30
• Total Collection Size: ~76 MB
• Format Distribution: 19 PNG, 9 JPG, 2 GIF
• Repository Stars: 2
• Last Updated: January 2026

Support

For issues, suggestions, or requests:

• Open an issue in this repository
• Tag issues appropriately (bug, enhancement, question)
• Include system information if reporting display issues

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Repository: ahmad9059/WallpaperBank
Maintainer: @ahmad9059
License: See individual file attributions