How do I save a picture as a screensaver?

Answered by John Hunt

To save a picture as a screensaver, you can follow these steps:

1. Save the photo: First, find the image that you want to use as a screensaver. Right-click on the image and select the “Save image as” option. Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the image.

2. Save the image to the Pictures directory: It’s recommended to save the image in the “Pictures” directory for easy access. To do this, navigate to the location where you want to save the image, such as the “Pictures” folder. Then, click “Save” to save the image in that location.

3. Delete the file name: Once the image is saved, you may want to remove the file name to make it easier to select as a screensaver. To do this, right-click on the image file and select “Rename.” Delete the current file name and give it a more descriptive name if desired. Press Enter to save the changes.

4. Access the Screen Saver section in Windows: To set the saved image as your screensaver, you need to access the Screen Saver settings in Windows. To do this, click on the Windows icon located at the lower-left corner of your workspace. Then, select “Settings” and choose “Control Panel.”

5. Go to the Personalization section: In the Control Panel, you will see various options. Look for the “Personalization” section and click on it. This will open a new window with several customization options.

6. Select the Screen Saver option: Within the Personalization window, you will find a list of settings. Look for the option labeled “Screen Saver” and click on it. This will open the Screen Saver Settings window, where you can choose and customize your screensaver.

7. Choose the saved image as your screensaver: In the Screen Saver Settings window, you will see a drop-down menu labeled “Screen saver.” Click on the drop-down menu and scroll through the list of available screensavers until you find the one that matches the name of the image you saved earlier. Select it from the list.

8. Customize the screensaver settings: Some screensavers allow you to customize their settings. If you want to make any changes to the screensaver, click on the “Settings” button (if available) and adjust the options according to your preferences. Once you are satisfied with the settings, click “OK” to save them.

9. Preview and apply the screensaver: To see how the screensaver will look on your computer, click on the “Preview” button in the Screen Saver Settings window. This will display a preview of the screensaver using the saved image. If you are happy with the preview, click “Apply” and then “OK” to set the screensaver as your default option.

By following these steps, you should be able to save a picture as a screensaver on your Windows computer. Enjoy your personalized screensaver!