November Wallpapers: Color for the Gray Season
As November approaches and daylight grows shorter in many parts of the world, a fresh set of desktop wallpapers offers a welcome dose of color. The monthly wallpapers challenge, now running for over a decade, continues to bring together artists and designers from around the globe. Their latest creations for November 2021 are available for free, each in versions with and without a calendar.
The designs reflect each contributor's personal inspiration — no central theme was imposed. Click any preview image for a larger view, and download the resolution that fits your screen. At the end of the collection, you'll also find a selection of favorites from past November editions.
Interested in seeing your own work featured in an upcoming post? The call for submissions is always open.
No-Shave November
This design supports the global movement that encourages skipping the razor for a month to raise cancer awareness. Instead of spending on grooming, participants are urged to donate what they would have spent to help those battling the disease. Created by PopArt Studio from Serbia.
All wallpapers are available in a wide range of screen resolutions, with and without the calendar overlay, from small mobile sizes up to 2560x1440. Use the preview link above to see the full artwork before downloading.
Autumn Scenes for Every Screen
Ricardo Gimenes captures the shift in seasons with "Winter Is Here," a wallpaper that leans into the chill in the air.
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- with calendar: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 3840x2160
- without calendar: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 3840x2160
A Trip for the Eyes
Veronica Valenzuela suggests a November getaway with "Go To Japan," celebrating the season's brown and amber palette.
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- without calendar: 640x480, 800x480, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1440, 2560x1440
Prepping for the Holidays
ActiveCollab looks ahead to the festive period with "Holiday Season Is Approaching."
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Stillness in Design
Hitesh Puri, a designer based in Delhi, India, contributes a piece meant to quiet the noise. The wallpaper carries a calming message about finding peace within regardless of external circumstances.
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- Without calendar: 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440
Retro macOS Tribute
Ricardo Gimenes, a designer hailing from Sweden, offers a playful nod to computing history with a wallpaper that reimagines the classic Mac aesthetic.
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- Without calendar: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 3840x2160
A Final Nod To The Season
Serbian designer LibraFire contributes a piece that marks the transition between seasons. Titled “Farewell To Autumn,” the artwork reflects a mood of moving forward — the artist notes that we can now "enjoy the rest of the beautiful autumn days" without the limitations and fears of the past, thanks to the effects of mass immunization.
The wallpaper is available in a wide range of resolutions, with or without a calendar overlay for November 2021:
- Preview: full-size preview
- With calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440
- Without calendar: same set of resolutions, from 320x480 up to 2560x1440
As with all wallpapers in this collection, both the calendar and no-calendar variants are available for direct download from the links above, formatted to fit everything from small mobile screens to large desktop monitors.
Back To The Vault
November has inspired many themes over the years — from World Kindness Day to the start of mushroom season. The following selection brings back a few favorites from previous editions of our monthly wallpaper series. Note that these archived designs do not include a calendar.
International Civil Aviation Day
Marking the December 7 observance, this design from PopArt Studio in Serbia celebrates civil aviation as a driver of global connectivity and a symbol of economic and social progress. The team describes it as a token of gratitude for those who help people reach their dreams.
Available preview and without calendar in sizes from 320×480 to 2560×1440.
Mushroom Season!
Verónica Valenzuela from Spain captures the essence of autumn rain and forest foraging. "It is the perfect moment to go to the forest and get the best mushrooms to do the best recipe."
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The Kind Soul
Color Mean Creative Studio from Dubai offers a reminder that kindness drives humanity. "Be kind. Be humble. Be humane. Be the best of yourself!"
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Time To Give Thanks
Glynnis Owen from Australia designed this seasonal reflection on gratitude.
Check the preview; downloadable without calendar from 320×480 to 2560×1440.
Tempestuous November
Ana Masnikova from Belgrade describes the clash of autumn's last storms with the promise of clear skies before winter's first snow: "Ferocious Poseidon will part from tinted clouds and timid breeze."
Preview available; calendar-free downloads from 320×480 to 2560×1440.
Curious Squirrel
A playful wildlife portrait by Saul Wauters from Belgium.
See the preview; available without calendar in 320×480, 1920×1080, and 2560×1440.
Outer Space
PopArt Studio again, this time looking beyond our planet. The team urges reflection on preserving forests and the question of finding a home elsewhere in the universe.
Preview here; no-calendar versions from 320×480 to 2560×1440.
Simple Leaves
A minimalist botanical take by Nicky Somers from Belgium.
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November Ingredients
Dorothy Timmer from the United States focuses on harvest-season staples — a welcome sign of cooler weather for a Floridian.
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Deer Fall, I Love You!
Maria Porter from the United States presents a seasonal woodland scene.
Preview; no-calendar downloads from 320×480 to 2560×1440.
Peanut Butter Jelly Time!
Celebrating November as Peanut Butter Month, Senne Mommens from Belgium designed two sandwiches — one peanut butter, one jelly — because "together they make the best combination."
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Branches
Rachel Litzinger from Chiang Rai, Thailand, shares a fascination with the unique entanglement of tree branches. "With or without leaves they are always intriguing."
Preview; downloads without calendar include 1080×1920, 1600×900, 2560×1440, and 2560×2560 among others.
Real Artists Ship
A tribute to Steve Jobs from Andrew Power of Busy Building Things in Canada.
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Running Through Autumn Mist
Franke Margrete from the Netherlands offers a tribute to her German Shepherd, "who adds joy to those grey November days."
Preview here; extensive no-calendar list spans 320×480 through 5120×2880.
November Nights On Mountains
Jovana Djokic from Serbia captures the first snow sparkling in moonlight on chill November evenings.
Preview; calendar-free downloads from 320×480 to 2560×1440.
Hello World, Happy November!
Agnes Swart from the Netherlands acknowledged that November means spring in the southern hemisphere, so she designed for both hemispheres at once.
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Moonlight Bats
Carmen Eisendle from Germany imagined a bat family hanging in the moonlight — "a cute and scary mood is just perfect for autumn."
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Welcome Home Dear Winter
Acodez IT Solutions from India evokes the warmth of home and good food as winter approaches: "Keep calm and let us welcome winter."
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Stars
Ema Rede from Portugal draws on a universal pleasure: "I don't know anyone who hasn't enjoyed a cold night looking at the stars."
Preview available; calendar-free downloads from 1600×1200 to 1920×1440.
Me And The Key Three
Bart Bonte from Belgium based this wallpaper on screenshots from his latest browser game.
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