April Wallpapers: Spring Scenes and New Perspectives
As we step into April, the monthly wallpaper series returns with a fresh collection to refresh your desktop. For over fourteen years, this community-driven project has relied on designers and artists to share their work, and this month is no different. The designs below capture the season's themes, from blooming gardens to wildlife adventures, offering inspiration for the weeks ahead.
Each wallpaper is available for download, and clicking any image will reveal a larger preview. The artists retain full creative freedom over their work, so the themes and styles vary widely. For those interested in contributing to an upcoming edition, submissions are open to everyone with a design idea.
April Blooms and Easter Joy
LibraFire from Serbia describes this design as a reflection of April's "color, joy, and the magic of new beginnings." The artwork draws on Easter traditions and the sense of wonder associated with the season.
The wallpaper comes in versions with calendar and without calendar. Calendar versions are available in resolutions from 320×480 up to 2560×1440; the full list includes 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, and 1920×1440. The no-calendar set omits only the smallest 320×480 option.
Walking Among Chimpanzees
Veronica Valenzuela from Spain takes a different turn this month, featuring a scene inspired by Jane Goodall's work in Tanzania with chimpanzees. The quote "Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference" anchors the piece.
This wallpaper likewise offers both with calendar and without calendar variants. The available resolutions range from 640×480 to 2560×1440; the lists also cover 800×480, 1024×768, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1920×1080, and 1920×1440.
Springtime for Your Screen
Ricardo Gimenes brings two playful takes on the season. Eggcited, an illustration with a spring palette, captures the anticipation of the holiday with a bright, cheerful design that works for both desktop and mobile.
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If a more minimalist look is your style, 2001 offers an abstract space-age composition. With its clean lines and retro-futuristic vibe, it deviates from floral themes while still feeling fresh and forward-looking.
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- Without calendar: same set of resolutions
Both designs are available in all standard aspect ratios, from the classic 640x480 up to 3840x2160 (4K). As with all monthly wallpapers, each comes in a version with an integrated April 2025 calendar and one without, so you can choose the layout that suits your workflow.
Head to the Smashing Magazine article to grab the files you need. The download links are grouped by artist and then by resolution, with a separate preview for each wallpaper to help you decide before you download.
Fresh Starts and Gentle Scenes
With no specific holiday to anchor the month, April’s desktop art leans into the season itself. Designers are drawing on soft palettes, botanical motifs, and quiet moments of reflection to bring a sense of renewal to your workspace. These selections offer everything from minimal pastels to detailed digital paintings.
Swing Into Spring
PopArt Studio from Serbia describes their April calendar as a simple celebration of the month itself. They call the design “a breeze” to create, grounding it in a minimalist, pastel look. A custom lettering font pairs with a plant pattern to give the piece its ultra-spring feel.
This artwork is available without the calendar in resolutions for mobile, tablet, and desktop displays. Calendared versions are not listed for this design, so if you need to track dates, the nocal format is your only option here.
Spring Awakens
Mile Stosic (LibraFire), also based in Serbia, envisions the season as a moment of rebirth. Their description speaks to watching life gain momentum again: “We all look forward to the awakening of a life that spreads its wings after a dormant winter and opens its petals to greet us.”
Inspiring Blossom
This wallpapers edition pairs an E. E. Cummings quote with a visual argument for nature’s restorative power. The design team at PopArt Studio asks whether there is anything more refreshing than nature in bloom, and positions this wallpaper as a nudge to meet the season head-on.
Rather than overwhelm you with hyperlinks, know that previews and download links are ready for all major aspect ratios, from phone screens (320x480) up to widescreen monitors (1920x1080 and 2560x1440).
Dreaming
Tel Aviv-based illustrator Gal Shir takes a more introspective angle. The design is meant to capture “the moment when you just walk and your imagination fills up your mind with thoughts.” It is a static image, but it suggests motion and a mental detour.
This one is strictly non-calendar, with nocal downloads available in PNG format across the usual range of mobile, tablet, and desktop resolutions.
The full seasonal set — each providing a distinct flip on spring’s signal moments — can be downloaded for free from the Smashing Magazine archives by visiting the preview pages and selecting a resolution to fit your device.
Spring Desktop Scenes: From Guitar Shapes to Sakura
The arrival of spring continues to inspire a fresh set of desktop wallpapers, each one offering a different take on the season. Designers have contributed a range of visuals—from the calm of a green field to the energy of a music-themed tribute—all free to download in a variety of common screen resolutions.
Clover Field
Nathalie Ouederni, a designer based in France, contributes a tranquil landscape dominated by lush greenery.
Rainy Day
Berlin-based illustrator Xenia Latii presents a more atmospheric entry, with a full range of download options from phone-sized to widescreen displays.
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A Time For Reflection and Purple Rain
Shawna Armstrong from the United States offers a moment of calm with a piece that quotes Laird Hamilton: "We’re all equal before a wave." The design is available in several standard desktop sizes.
Celebrating International Guitar Month, designer Karen Frolo (co-design.cc) turns a love for guitar shapes into a visual puzzle. The design, which incorporates a purple palette, includes various guitar silhouettes for viewers to spot—including, as Frolo notes, a nod to Prince’s own instrument.
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Wildest Dreams and Sakura
Kasra Design, from Malaysia, finds inspiration in the cinematography of Taylor Swift’s "Wildest Dreams" music video. The resulting illustration captures that filmic mood, with downloads spanning mobile to widescreen resolutions.
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Finally, Laurence Vagner of France shares a memory of Japan with a piece centered on the season's iconic cherry blossoms. The design is available in a set of six standard desktop resolutions.
April Fox
A fox peeks through spring flora in this wallpaper from MasterBundles, a studio based in the United States.
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- Available in resolutions from 1600x1200 up to 2560x1440.
Fairytale
Roxi Nastase of Romania created this piece as a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen.
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- Sizes range from 1152x864 to 2560x1440.
Coffee Morning
Ricardo Gimenes from Spain offers a warm, coffee-themed illustration for your desktop.
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- Twenty-one resolutions are provided, starting at 640x480 and going up to 3840x2160.
The Loneliest House In The World
To mark Solitude Day on March 26, Vlad Gerasimov of Georgia shares an image of a real, isolated house he found on YouTube.
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- A wide range of aspect ratios are covered, from 800x480 all the way to 5120x2880 — the largest set in this collection.
Seasonal Scenes For Every Screen
As April arrives, desktop wallpapers offer a chance to bring a bit of the season’s character to your workspace. Here are several designs that capture the mood of the month, from fresh spring greenery to playful, storybook-inspired illustrations.
From The Forest Floor
“Inspired by the Black Forest, which is beginning right behind our office windows, so we can watch the perpetual circle of nature when we take a look outside.” — Designed by Nils Kunath from Germany.
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Weather-Ready Whimsy
“It is very common that it rains in April. This year, I am not sure… But whatever… we are just prepared!” — Designed by Verónica Valenzuela from Spain.
Holiday Cheer
Designed by Tazi Design from Australia.
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Sunny River Respite
“Spring is here! Crocodiles search the hot and stay in the river.” — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.
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Fresh Herb Motif
“Spring and fresh herbs always feel like they compliment each other. Keeping it light and fresh with this wallpaper welcomes a new season!” — Designed by Susan Chiang from the United States.
Bold Color Play
Designed by Nathalie Ouederni from France.
Down The Yellow Brick Road
“We walked to Oz with our friends. The road is long, but we follow the yellow bricks. Are you coming with us?” — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.
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Wallpapers for Every Screen
This month's collection includes designs that work across a broad range of devices. From phones to widescreen monitors, each wallpaper is offered in multiple resolutions, all without a calendar overlay. Below is a sampling of the styles available.
Hello!
Designed by Rachel from the United States, this wallpaper brings a warm, personal greeting to your desktop or phone.
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Oceanic Wonders
“Celebrate National Dolphin Day on April 14th by acknowledging the captivating beauty and importance of dolphins in our oceans!” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.
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Playful Alien
“Everything would be more fun if a little alien had the controllers.” — Designed by Maria Keller from Mexico.
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Good Day
“Some pretty flowers and spring time always make for a good day.” — Designed by Amalia Van Bloom from the United States.
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April Showers
Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.
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More Designs From the Collection
Fusion
A wallpaper created by Rio Creativo from Poland.
Do Doodling
This design comes from Design Studio in India.
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Ipoh Hor Fun
Designer Lew Su Ann from Brunei shares a personal connection: "Missing my hometown’s delicious 'Kai See Hor Fun' (in Cantonese) that literally translates to 'Shredded Chicken Flat Rice Noodles'. It is served in a clear chicken and prawn soup with chicken shreds, prawns, spring onions, and noodles."
