Apple designs custom wallpapers for new Macs. But if you want the latest styles on your current machine, you can download them now.
Before Apple formally announced the new M3 iMac and MacBook Pro at an Oct. 30 event, an unconfirmed leak revealed a potential wallpaper image for the MacBook Pro. That leak turned out to be accurate, and the M3 MacBook Pro debuted with a new, bubble-style wallpaper that cryptically spells "Pro." When the first iMacs and MacBooks Pro start shipping Nov. 7, they'll include brand-new wallpapers designed for the best Macs. However, if you want to download these wallpapers for your existing Mac, you're in luck. You can download Apple's official wallpapers for the M3 iMac and MacBook Pro via just a few simple steps below.
The wallpapers were first shared by 9to5 Mac, and they are full-resolution copies of the originals. Apple wallpapers typically feature wordmarks that coincide with the product they're designed for, like the "Pro" text on the MacBook Pro. Similarly, the iMac wallpaper is a colorful snapshot of the iconic "hello" wordmark that has been featured on the Mac since the very beginning.
To make sure your download his full-resolution and high-quality, follow these steps below.
Yes and no. The wallpapers we've shared above are designed specifically for the M3 iMac and MacBook Pro. As such, Apple is making these exclusive to those models for now. However, these wallpapers may become available to all users in a later software update, which is typically the case. Plus, there are plenty of Apple wallpapers that are available for all models. Each operating system comes with its own set of wallpapers, including macOS Sonoma. There are also nature shots, cityscapes, dynamic wallpapers, and more available for all macOS devices.
The new MacBook Pro offers Apple's M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips in 14-inch and 16-inch designs. It features a 20% brighter display and an all-new Space Black finish option.
2023's 24-inch iMac receives a notable processor bump from Apple M1 to M3, along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth upgrades. It retains the same exterior design and color options of its 2021 predecessor.
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Brady Snyder is a technology journalist that has written about mobile devices and computers for multiple publications. He graduated from St. John’s University in 2023 with a B.S. in Journalism and a minor in English. Prior to joining XDA Developers, Brady wrote over 500 articles for Screen Rant’s tech team, where he covered an Apple beat. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, he reviews consumer technology, software, and services. Brady is an expert in iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS — but experiments with Android and Windows as well. You can reach Brady at brady@xda-developers.com.