On
Windows 11 24H2
, you can now change the wallpaper using HDR (.jxr) images for devices with HDR monitors, and in this guide, you will learn how. The ability to set a
“.jxr”
file as a desktop wallpaper is virtually the same process as
applying a standard JPEG
. However, once you apply the wallpaper, you have to turn on the “HDR” feature on the device to notice the difference.
Depending on the capabilities, if you have a multiple monitor setup with a mix of displays, the system will automatically show the image on HDR and SDR.
JXR files contain images saved using the
JPEG XR (extended range) image format
, and they are of higher quality than traditional JPEG images. Improvements include more accurate colors, higher compression ratios, lossless and lossy compression, and an alpha channel used to provide transparency.
In this
guide
, I will teach you the steps to set HDR background images on Windows 11 24H2 (2024 Update).
Change desktop wallpaper using HDR image on Windows 11
To change the desktop wallpaper with an HDR image on Windows 11, use these steps:
Open
Settings
on Windows 11.
Click on
Personalization
.
Click the
Background
page.
Select the
Picture
option under the “Personalize your background” section.
Click the
Browse photos
button.
Select the
“.jxr”
(HDR) wallpaper image.
Click the
Choose pictures
button.
Click on
System
.
Click the
Display
tab.
Turn on the
“Use HDR”
toggle switch under the “Brightness & color” section.
Once you complete the steps, the HDR image should now appear as the desktop background on Windows 11.
Update June 18, 2024:
This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.