People who want Bing photography, Windows Spotlight images, or their own pictures to rotate on the desktop can set up those sources in Dynamic Theme. The app also provides a separate setting for changing the lock screen image, so the two parts of Windows can use different background choices.
Which images can Dynamic Theme use?
In the system settings area, select Bing, Windows Spotlight, or photos saved on the computer as the source for the desktop wallpaper. The first two options bring in images from their respective Microsoft services; the local-photo option uses pictures already on the PC.
How often does the wallpaper change?
Dynamic Theme provides controls for when the wallpaper changes and how frequently its image source updates. Set those choices to match the rotation you want; the app can then refresh the desktop image automatically, including on a daily schedule.
Can the lock screen use a different image?
Yes. Dynamic Theme has a dedicated lock screen setting in addition to its desktop wallpaper controls. Choose an image source for the lock screen and configure it separately, so the image shown before sign-in does not have to follow the desktop’s selection.
Pros
- Choose Bing, Windows Spotlight, or photos on the PC as image sources
- Set the wallpaper change timing and update frequency
- Configure the lock screen image separately from the desktop wallpaper
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11
What image sources are available for the wallpaper?
Dynamic Theme can use Bing, Windows Spotlight, or photos stored on the computer.
Does Dynamic Theme change the lock screen too?
Yes. It has a separate setting for the lock screen image as well as desktop wallpaper controls.
Can the wallpaper refresh automatically each day?
Yes. Set the image source and change frequency; daily wallpaper changes are supported.
