Gradient Wallpaper Generator

Create beautiful custom gradient wallpapers for any device. Free, no signup.

All processing happens in your browser. Nothing uploaded to server.

How to create a gradient wallpaper

  1. Pick 2 or 3 colors — click the color swatches to open the picker or paste hex codes.
  2. Choose direction (linear top-to-bottom, diagonal, or radial from center).
  3. Set your target resolution (phone / desktop / custom) and download as PNG.

Why gradient wallpapers?

A well-tuned gradient is the simplest way to get a wallpaper that looks premium without visual noise. Gradients are lightweight (a 4K PNG is often <100 KB), work beautifully on both OLED and LCD, and match any app icon color scheme. Designers use them for iOS lock screens, Zoom backgrounds, Twitch overlays, and hero sections on websites.

Pro tips

  • For OLED battery savings, keep one of the colors near pure black (#000000).
  • Radial gradients feel more atmospheric and cinematic; linear gradients feel cleaner and more modern.
  • Try analogous colors (next to each other on the color wheel) for a smooth feel, or complementary colors for high energy.

Frequently asked questions

What resolution should I generate?

For phone lock screens, 1179×2556 covers every modern iPhone; 3840×2160 covers 4K desktops. Gradients scale cleanly, so generating larger than you need is always safe.

Should I download PNG or JPG for gradients?

PNG. JPG compression creates visible banding lines in smooth color transitions. Our tool exports PNG specifically to keep gradients perfectly smooth.

How do I avoid color banding?

Pick colors that are closer in brightness, add a third in-between color, or use a radial direction — sharp jumps between very dark and very light colors are what cause visible bands.

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