Change background in GMail
Google offers you many individual setting options in your Gmail account, so you can also determine the background yourself. This practical tip explains how this works and how you can also use your own pictures.
Designs and personal backgrounds in Gmail
Google has divided the backgrounds for the Gmail mailbox into different categories. You can choose between "color themes", "HD themes" and "classic themes". You can also create your own look.
- To change the Gmail background, first log into your Gmail mailbox. Then click on the gear icon at the top right and then on "Settings".
- Once there, click on the last point called "Designs" in the horizontal bar.
- Now just click on any design you like. To create a personal design with your own picture, select "Custom light / dark". Now you have many options for uploading an image, you can also access your Google Plus gallery. An image you uploaded should have a resolution of at least 2560 x 1920p. Additional image suggestions are also made under "Recommended".
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