Interestingly, you do not need third-party apps to change the wallpaper automatically. And rest assured, as the process isn’t very tedious, you also get fresh new wallpaper daily (or every hour). There are just two key steps involved, make a folder of wallpapers you want and then put them in automatic rotation. Here’s how to make the wallpapers change automatically on your macOS device.
Create a folder for automatic wallpaper change on MacChange Mac wallpapers automatically through System Settings or Preferences
Create a folder for automatic wallpaper change on Mac
Now, there are two methods to do so:
1. Use the Photos app to create a wallpapers folder
Here’s what you need to do if you sync images between iPhone or Mac or if the wallpapers are stored in the Photos app. Note: If you want to add more images to the Photos app, simply select the photos → secondary click (right click) → Click Share → Add to Photos.
2. Create a wallpaper folder on Mac
Change Mac wallpapers automatically through System Settings or Preferences
Notably, Apple has made some major changes to System Preferences in macOS Ventura. Thus the steps would vary according to which OS you’re currently using. Here’s a thorough guide to both.
Automate Mac wallpapers when using macOS Ventura
How to change wallpapers automatically in macOS Monterey or earlier
Thanks to automatic syncing, whatever images you add to the wallpaper album will also be added to the list of images to be set as wallpaper. I hope you followed these steps and have successfully set the wallpaper to change automatically on your Mac. If you have any doubts, leave a comment below, and I’ll get back to you with answers as soon as possible. Read more:
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