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Get started with WallWidgy

This guide walks you through the essential features of WallWidgy and shows you how to find, save, and download wallpapers.

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Browse wallpapers

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Visit WallWidgy

Navigate to the WallWidgy homepage. You’ll see a curated collection of high-quality wallpapers displayed in a masonry layout.The hero section displays “Wallwidgy” with the tagline “Hand-picked high-quality wallpapers, curated just for you.”
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Filter by device type

Use the device filter in the bottom-left corner to show wallpapers for your device:
  • All: Browse all available wallpapers
  • Desktop: See only landscape/widescreen wallpapers
  • Mobile: See only portrait wallpapers optimized for phones
The filter automatically updates the grid without page reload.
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Switch layout modes

Choose your preferred viewing layout:
  • Masonry: Pinterest-style grid that adapts to image dimensions
  • Grid: Uniform grid with consistent spacing
The layout switcher appears at the top of the wallpaper grid. Mobile devices default to grid layout for better performance.
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Explore wallpapers

Hover over any wallpaper to reveal:
  • Wallpaper filename
  • Resolution badge (1080p, 1440p, 4K, 8K)
  • Platform indicator (Desktop or Mobile)
  • Action buttons (Download, Favorite, Share, Expand)
Click any wallpaper to open it in fullscreen modal view.

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Search for wallpapers

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Open search

Click the floating search button or press Cmd+K (Mac) / Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) to open the search overlay.The search button is located at the bottom-center of the page and displays “Search by color, style, mood…”
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Enter search terms

Search for wallpapers using:
  • Colors: “blue”, “purple”, “warm”, “cool”
  • Styles: “minimalist”, “digital painting”, “illustration”
  • Moods: “dramatic”, “peaceful”, “energetic”
  • Series: Anime series names or franchises
  • Characters: Character names from various media
  • Tags: “nature”, “abstract”, “cityscape”
The search queries the wallpaper metadata fields:
{
  file_name, art_style, series, category, mood,
  technique, color_palette, character_names,
  primary_colors, secondary_colors, tags
}
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Filter search results

After searching, use the device filter to narrow results:
  • All
  • Desktop
  • Mobile
Results update instantly without re-searching.
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Try popular searches

Use the suggested searches for inspiration:
  • Minimalist
  • Dark
  • Colorful
  • Nature
  • Abstract
  • Anime
Search results load progressively with infinite scroll. The first 20 results appear immediately, with more loading as you scroll.

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Save favorite wallpapers

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Add to favorites

Click the heart icon on any wallpaper to add it to your favorites. The heart turns red when saved.Favorites are stored in local storage for instant access without an account.
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View your favorites

Click the heart icon in the header navigation to view all saved wallpapers.Your favorites page shows:
  • All saved wallpapers in masonry layout
  • Download All button to download all favorites at once
  • Remove All button to clear favorites
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Sync across devices (optional)

Sign in with Clerk authentication to sync favorites to the cloud:
  1. Click “Sign In” in the header
  2. Complete authentication
  3. Your local favorites automatically merge with cloud favorites
The favorites API (/api/favorites) handles syncing:
// Merge local and cloud favorites
const merged = [...new Set([...cloudFavorites, ...localFavorites])]
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Share favorites

Share your favorite collection with others:
  1. Go to your favorites page
  2. Click the Share button
  3. Copy your unique share URL: /share/[username]
Others can view (but not edit) your shared favorites collection.

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Download wallpapers

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Single download

Click the download button on any wallpaper card to download the full-resolution image.Downloads use the original format from the main/ directory:
  • PNG files for maximum quality
  • Original resolution (up to 16K)
  • Proper file extensions preserved
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Bulk download

Select multiple wallpapers for batch download:
  1. Click download icons on multiple wallpapers
  2. A “Download Selected (X)” button appears at the bottom
  3. Click to download all selected wallpapers
Each file downloads sequentially with proper naming.
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Download from modal

When viewing a wallpaper in fullscreen:
  1. Click the download button in the modal footer
  2. The full-resolution image downloads automatically
  3. A confirmation notification appears
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Download all favorites

From the favorites page, click “Download All” to download your entire collection at once.
Large downloads (4K, 8K, 16K) may take time depending on your connection speed. The download indicator shows progress.

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Discover similar wallpapers

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Open wallpaper details

Click any wallpaper to open the fullscreen modal.
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View AI recommendations

The similar wallpapers panel appears at the bottom of the modal, showing up to 10 related wallpapers.The AI analyzes:
  • Art style (weight: 5 points)
  • Series name (weight: 10 points)
  • Character names (weight: 3 points each)
  • Primary colors (weight: 1.5 points each)
  • Secondary colors (weight: 0.75 points each)
  • Color palette (weight: 2 points)
  • Mood (weight: 2 points)
  • Technique (weight: 1 point)
  • Tags (weight: 0.5 points each)
  • Category (weight: 4 points)
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Browse more recommendations

Click the “More” button with the refresh icon to see the next set of similar wallpapers.The panel cycles through all matches, returning to the start when reaching the end.
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Select a recommendation

Click any recommended wallpaper to view it in the modal. The similar wallpapers update to match your new selection.

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Browse by category

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Open categories

Click the grid icon in the header navigation to view all categories.
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Select a category

Choose from:
  • Abstract: Non-representational art and patterns
  • AMOLED: Pure black backgrounds for OLED displays
  • Anime: Characters and scenes from anime series
  • Architecture: Buildings and architectural photography
  • Art: Digital art and illustrations
  • Cars: Automotive photography and renders
  • Minimal: Clean, simple designs
  • Nature: Landscapes and natural photography
  • Tech: Technology, cyberpunk, and futuristic themes
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Explore category wallpapers

Each category page shows:
  • Category icon and name
  • Total wallpaper count
  • Filtered wallpapers in masonry layout
  • Same features as home page (search, favorites, download)

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Use the API

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Get random wallpapers

Fetch random wallpapers with optional filtering:
# Get 5 random wallpapers
curl "https://wallwidgy.com/api/wallpapers?count=5"

# Get desktop wallpapers only
curl "https://wallwidgy.com/api/wallpapers?type=desktop&count=3"

# Get mobile wallpapers from anime category
curl "https://wallwidgy.com/api/wallpapers?type=mobile&category=anime&count=10"
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Filter by color

Get wallpapers with specific color palettes:
# Get wallpapers with blue as primary color
curl "https://wallwidgy.com/api/wallpapers?color=blue&count=5"

# Combine with category filter
curl "https://wallwidgy.com/api/wallpapers?color=purple&category=anime&count=3"
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Parse API response

The API returns JSON with wallpaper URLs:
{
  "wallpapers": [
    "https://wallwidgy.com/wallpapers/image1.png",
    "https://wallwidgy.com/wallpapers/image2.png"
  ],
  "count": 2,
  "category": "anime",
  "type": "desktop",
  "color": "all"
}
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Handle CORS

The API includes CORS headers for cross-origin requests:
Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *
Access-Control-Allow-Methods: GET
Access-Control-Allow-Headers: Content-Type
You can use the API from any website or application.

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Keyboard shortcuts

WallWidgy supports keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation:
ShortcutAction
Cmd+K / Ctrl+KOpen search
EscClose search or modal
←Previous wallpaper (in modal)
→Next wallpaper (in modal)

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Tips for best experience

Performance: The platform detects your device and automatically optimizes animations. Mobile devices get faster, lighter animations for smooth scrolling.
Image quality: Preview images use WebP format from the cache/ directory. Full downloads use original PNG/source formats from main/ for maximum quality.
Infinite scroll: Wallpapers load progressively as you scroll. The first 50 load immediately, then 20 more at a time for optimal performance.

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Next steps

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