Update your wallpaper with beautiful summer backgrounds! Is there any season that’s more fun than summer? While every season has something that makes it fantastic, summer is a time for vacations, warm weather, relaxing at the beach, and enjoying sunsets.
If you love summer, you might appreciate having a nice summer wallpaper or desktop background on your computer. You probably see your wallpaper a lot, so why not decorate it with something that creates happy thoughts?
This page features 50 amazing photos that are sure to make you appreciate summer even more.
Summer Backgrounds and Desktop Wallpapers to Download
Pick one of these summer backgrounds for computers that you like the best (I know that will be a difficult decision) and click through to be able to download a high res version that you can set as your wallpaper or desktop background.
Beautiful Beach at Sunset
This picturesque beach sunset will make you feel like you’re there, rather than at your computer.
Beach from Above
Aerial photo that showcases a nice beach in beautiful blue water, plus some palm trees.
Beach from Above
Another beautiful aerial shot of the beach, this one without any trees.
Beachgoers
This aerial photo looks down on a crowd of people on the beach and swimming in the ocean.
Palm Trees and Sunflare
This photo of beautiful palm trees with a blue sky and sun flare is perfect as summer wallpaper for laptops or desktops.
A Drink and a View
This summer wallpaper may not help you to feel like getting any work done while you’re at the computer, but it will help you to appreciate summer.
Colorful Sky
A colorful sky with clouds to reflect the light and colors.
Ripples in the Water
You’ll be ready to jump in and cool off with this summer desktop wallpaper.
Palm Leaf
This closeup photo of a palm leaf makes an ideal summer wallpaper or background.
Coastal Views
Scenic coastal landscape featuring a tall cliff along the beach, taken at sunset.
Relaxing on the Beach
Woman in a blue hat lying on a white sand beach with a beautiful view.
Palm Tree Silhouettes
Palm trees in front of a colorful sunset form nice silhouettes.
Sunset and Palm Trees
Another silhouette shot, this one looking at toward the ocean and towards the setting sun.
Sunset Scene
This stunning sunset photo features a colorful sky, clouds, and the silhouette of some palm leaves.
Purple Sky
A colorful sky and silhouette of the tree line.
Amazing Beach
This photo features a quiet beach with nice sand and beautiful blue water.
Island Beach
Beautiful beach with no one in sight.
Sailboat
Sailboat on the water with the coast visible in the distance.
Beach Sunset
Sunset at the beach with some plants in the foreground.
Path
A picturesque path leading to the beach.
Rows of Umbrellas
This aerial show features several rows of beach umbrellas that form a pattern.
Beach Umbrella
Some of the best wallpapers and backgrounds are simple, like this photo of a colorful beach umbrella.
Blue Umbrella
Closeup shot of a blue and white beach umbrella with a soft, cloudy sky in the background.
Starfish
Another simple wallpaper, this one features a starfish on the beach.
Tropical Beach
Tropical beach with palm trees, sand, and blue water. A small island is visible in the distance.
Tropical Beach
Another tropical beach scene that features beautiful palm trees and summer vibes.
Boat on the Beach
A tropical beach with palm trees, blue water, and a small boat.
Road Trip
View from the window along the beach.
Sunflower
Closeup of blooming sunflower with a cloudy sky blue sky in the background.
Woman in Sunflower Field
Woman in a brown hat walking through a field of blooming sunflowers.
Swimming Pool
This minimalist photo of a swimming pool features vibrant colors.
Pineapples
Another minimalist photo that features four pineapples and plenty of whitespace.
Pineapple on the Beach
What’s better than a pineapple? Pineapple on the beach.
Coconut
Open coconut lying on the beach in two halves under the shadow of a palm tree.
Ferris Wheel
A cropped shot of a ferris wheel with a clear blue sky in the background.
Footprints
Closeup shot of footprints in the sand and the ocean in the background.
Pool Raft
Nothing says “summer” like relaxing on a raft in the pool.
Innertube and Pool
Bright green innertube floating on a pool with a blue floor.
Resting on a Palm Tree
Speaking of relaxing, this palm tree looks like a pretty good spot.
Summer
Scrabble blocks spelling “summer” on the beach with a blurred background.
Looking Up
View of a palm tree from below, with a blue sky and the sun above.
Palm Trees Along the Coast
Shallow beach with palm trees right along the water.
Sunglasses by the Pool
This simple photo works well as a desktop background with some open space for your icons.
Sunglasses on the Beach
Glistening sand with the ocean in the distance.
Sunglasses on the Beach
Another option with sunglasses on the beach and the ocean in the distance.
Beach Ball
This photo of a beach ball floating in a pool features a simple background that makes it an excellent choice for desktop wallpaper.
Palm Trees and Sky
Beautiful composition that includes the top of many palm trees and gorgeous blue sky.
Palm Trees
This photo shows the long palm tree trunks with a clear sky in the background.
Lone Palm Tree
A single palm tree on the beach with the ocean in the background.
Best Summer Ever
This simple message will remain right in front of you.
Free Summer Backgrounds for iPhone and Android
Looking for mobile backgrounds or wallpaper for your phone? Here are some beautiful vertical summer images for free download.
Sunset Palms
Closeup of palm leaves with a colorful sky in the background.
Lone Palm Tree
A single palm tree standing tall on the beach.
Sitting By the Pool
Woman in a hat sitting with her feet in the swimming pool.
Swimming Pool Water
Closeup of pool water and reflected light.
Innertube in Pool
Colorful innertube floating in a pool with swimming lanes.
Ocean Sunset
This image of the setting sun and the ocean is the perfect summertime wallpaper.
Calm Water
Photo of water and the setting sun.
Sailboat on the Water
Blue water and a sailboat.
Surfers
Surfers (and colorful surfboards) riding the wave.
Palm Tree Silhouette
Closeup of palm trees in silhouettes.
Sunglasses on the Sand
Sunglasses resting on a sand dune.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Save a Photo as My Desktop Wallpaper on a PC?
1) Download the summer desktop backgrounds you want to use, 2) Right-click on the desktop and choose “Personalize,” 3) Make sure “Picture” is selected from the Background dropdown list, and 4) Browse your computer and select the photo you want to use as your wallpaper.
How Do I Set a Photo as My Desktop Wallpaper on a Mac?
1) Download the photo you want to use, 2) choose the Apple menu > System Preferences.
Click “Desktop & Screen Saver,” 3) Select a folder of images on the left, then click an image on the right to change your desktop picture.
How Do I Get a High-Resolution Version of the Photos?
All of the photos showcased here are available in high-resolution. Click on the image on this page and it will lead you to the source where you can download the photo. When you download it, you’ll get the full-size high-res image to use as your wallpaper.
Conclusion
With this selection of quality photos that are free to use, you’re sure to find a summer wallpaper or desktop background that you love. Although you might wish it would be summer all year, that’s not the case. Be sure to see our other blog posts to find other seasonal wallpaper:
- Winter Wallpaper
- Spring Wallpaper
- Autumn Wallpaper
