How to Change the Windows Terminal Background Image

The Windows Terminal is a modern, versatile app for command-line lovers. It’s also highly customizable—including the option to add your own background image. Want to ditch the plain, black background for something that matches your style? Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open Windows Terminal Settings

First, launch Windows Terminal. Click the down arrow next to the tab bar and choose Settings. This opens a settings window where you can tweak all kinds of options.

Step 2: Choose the Profile You Want to Change

Windows Terminal supports multiple profiles (like PowerShell, Command Prompt, Ubuntu, etc.). Pick the profile you want to customize from the left sidebar—such as “Windows PowerShell” or “Command Prompt.”

Step 3: Scroll to the “Appearance” Tab

Inside your chosen profile, find and click on the Appearance tab. This is where you control how the Terminal looks.

Step 4: Set a Background Image

Scroll down to the Background image section. Click Browse to select an image from your PC. You can use JPEG, PNG, or even GIF files (for some moving flair).

Tip: For best results, pick an image that matches your monitor’s resolution and isn’t too bright or busy. This keeps your text readable.

Step 5: Adjust Background Image Settings

Windows Terminal lets you tweak your background image even further:

• Opacity: Make your image more or less transparent with the opacity slider.
• Stretch Mode: Choose whether the image should fill, fit, or repeat within the window.
• Alignment: Fine-tune where the image appears.

Play with these settings until your Terminal looks just right.

Step 6: Save and Enjoy

Once you’re happy with the look, hit Save. Open a new tab for that profile, and your background image should be front and center.

Quick Troubleshooting

• Image not showing? Make sure the file path is correct and the image format is supported.
• Text hard to read? Lower the opacity, pick a darker image, or adjust the background color for contrast.

Final Thoughts

Customizing your Windows Terminal background image is a simple way to add personality—and maybe a little fun—to your workflow. Go ahead, make your Terminal your own.

Got more customization tips or cool Terminal setups? Drop them in the comments!

Mark Vincent

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