How to change Safari background on MacOS, iOS, and PadOS
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How to change Safari background on Mac, iOS, and PadOS
Moving nicely into customization, did you know you can change the background image on Safari on your Mac, iPad, and iPhone? Well, you probably did seeing that you’re here, so let’s show you how to do it on all of your favorite Apple devices:
How to change Safari background on iOS/padOS
Open a new tab by tapping the double squares in the bottom right-hand corner then tap the plus icon on the bottom left. This is the ‘customize start page’ screen, tap edit to pick an Apple-provided background or to pick your own. You’ll be able to pick from anything in the photos app to really make web browsing your own.
How to change Safari background on macOS
After opening Safari, click the Menu icon (looks like three sliders) which lives on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. Click ‘Background Image' to see some stock background images or click the + button to add your own image that's saved on your Mac. Select the image you'd like to use as a background, followed by ‘choose'.
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