Have you already put up the Christmas decorations, taken out your festive print mug and lit a thousand lights around the window? It is then high time to change your wallpaper image with something that would put you in the spirit of the festivities! Find out how to match it and get inspiration from the best free Christmas images to download without hesitation or remorse.

The best free Christmas images to download

Sometimes, even when you choose the best image for your wallpaper, it does not turn out to be the best solution. Once placed back on the screen, the photo stretches and becomes blurry and unattractive. We then speak of a resolution problem. That is to say that the width-height ratio of your wallpaper is not adapted to the dimensions of the photo and thus ends up disfiguring it. To remedy the problem in question, simply check the parameters of your display and then look for a photo that meets them (expressed in pixels or ratio). For most PCs, we are talking about a resolution of 1920 × 1080 (or 16:9 ratio), and 750 × 1334 for most iPhones.

Choose the best resolution for your screen

On the aesthetic side in addition, there are little tips that are very useful for getting the most out of the chosen images. First, consider choosing a photo that contrasts the icons on your desktop or make sure it contains plenty of negative space. By the latter term we mean the background space which accompanies and delimits the main object or objects of the image. Secondly, make sure to keep your office as decluttered as possible. Get rid of all the unnecessary icons and adopt a minimalist approach so that the image looks aesthetic and so that your documents don’t get lost in it. If necessary, consider retouching the images a little online, with tools such as Canva or Adope Express.

A little negative space to store your icons

Where to find free Christmas images to download?

The problem with all the photos on Google Images is that they are not copyright free and it is very difficult to find large enough images. For us, the best solution is to search royalty-free image banks. Most of the photos and illustrations you will find there are of good resolution and very suitable for various electronic tools. You could find plenty of them on sites such as Pexels, Unsplash or Pixabay. When it comes to themes and aesthetics, you have a truly enormous choice.

Drawing inspiration from copyright-free image banks

Christmas decorations

The Christmas tree, the presents, the garlands, the lights, the wreaths – there is nothing more characteristic of Christmas than its decorations. The beautifully decorated lounges and cleverly arranged decorative arrangements are excellent for immersing yourself in the Christmas spirit and filling up on the festive mood.

Glittering decorations for your wallpaper

Christmas landscapes

Furthermore, you could still opt for a snowy landscape or for a photo taken in the streets of the most famous European Christmas capitals. Christmas markets offer plenty of inspiration and festive cheer for a shot that conveys the unique spirit of this holiday.

Breathtaking snowy landscapes for a natural backdrop

Christmas treats

If we love Christmas, it’s still for the possibility of getting together with family and around the table for a good gourmet meal. Gingerbread men, Christmas logs, cups of hot chocolate, topped with marshmallows. All these delicacies make your mouth water and warm your heart.

Treats to eat from the screen

Christmas treats

Finally, there is a bunch of cuteness that is able to melt the heart. The photo of a little baby spending his first Christmas with a Santa hat on his head is sure to make you smile when you unlock your screen. The images of puppies and cats doing their little mischief around the tree are just as cute.

Cute Christmas Pictures

A Christmas for two

A pretty Christmas wreath in the spirit of the festivities