From download to wallpaper, on every device
Open your files and set your wallpaper on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac or Windows, with fixes for common problems.
Start with the downloaded image itself. A product preview is a picture of the design, and a ZIP is a container for the files; neither is necessarily the wallpaper you want to select. Use the download supplied with your order or one of our clearly labeled free samples.
First, find and open the download
Ready-made purchases are delivered through Payhip's download page or receipt link. Custom artwork follows the preview-and-approval process described on Your Pet Dreams. A custom order's initial instructions are not the finished personalized artwork.
If you downloaded a ZIP, extract it. On iPhone or iPad, find it in Files and tap it. On Mac, double-click the archive. On Windows, use Extract All. Android file managers often offer an Extract command. Open the resulting folder and choose the image suited to your screen. Menu wording can vary by device and software version.
iPhone and iPad
- Save your chosen image to Photos. If it is in Files, open the image and look for Share, then Save Image.
- Open Settings, choose Wallpaper, then Add New Wallpaper and Photos.
- Select the image and adjust its position or zoom in the preview. Check the pet's ears and the clock.
- Add the wallpaper. On iPhone, choose Set as Wallpaper Pair or customize the Home Screen separately.
If Save Image is unavailable for a free WebP sample, try one of the JPG downloads on our free page. A square JPG will need a different crop from the tall sample. Effects offered by the wallpaper picker are optional and may not be available for every image.
Android phones and tablets
- Save or extract the image to your device, then open it in your Gallery or Photos app.
- Look for Set as wallpaper in the image menu. Alternatively, open the device's Wallpaper settings; on Pixel this is under Wallpaper & style.
- Select the saved image, adjust its position, and choose the home screen, lock screen or both where offered.
Samsung, Pixel and other Android devices use different menu labels. If one app does not show a wallpaper option, use the system wallpaper picker and browse your saved images. On a tablet, check how the crop looks in both portrait and landscape.
Mac
Save the extracted desktop image in a folder you intend to keep. Open Apple menu → System Settings → Wallpaper and add or choose your own photo. Select the landscape image. If scaling controls are offered, compare the options: filling the display may crop edges, while fitting the whole image may leave space around it. Check each display if you use more than one.
Windows
Open Settings → Personalization → Background. Choose Picture, browse for your downloaded image, then select a fit. Fill covers the screen but can crop; Fit preserves the whole picture and may leave borders. Avoid Stretch if it makes the pet look wider or taller. A 16:9 wallpaper on a differently shaped monitor may need a compromise between cropping and borders.
If something does not look right
| Problem | Try this |
|---|---|
| I can only see a ZIP file. | Extract it first, then choose an image inside the new folder. |
| The picture contains a big product title. | You may have saved the shop's cover preview. Use the purchase download or a labeled free sample. |
| The ears are cut off. | Try the other supplied phone size and adjust the position. See the cropping guide. |
| The image looks soft. | Check whether you used a small preview or free sample. Avoid enlarging a tightly cropped image. |
| The device rejects WebP. | Try an available JPG option. Renaming a file extension does not convert the image. |
| My home screen looks blurred. | Check whether the wallpaper picker has a separate home-screen blur setting enabled. |
| The download is missing or damaged. | Download it again from the original link. If it still fails, contact us with the product and order reference. |
Still stuck?
Tell us your device model, the file you selected and what happens when you try it. A screenshot of the problem can help; remove private notifications before sharing it. Use Contact & Requests or email contact@laifudreams.com.
Device reference pages: Apple's iPhone instructions, iPad wallpaper, Pixel wallpaper, Mac wallpaper, and Windows background settings.