The 12 Best Free Summer Wallpapers of 2023

Spruce up your desktop, laptop, or phone with these designs

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Stacy Fisher
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Updated on April 11, 2023

A summer wallpaper is a great way to bring summer fun straight to your computer or smartphone. These images offer a nice escape in a matter of seconds.

Find one you love and change your computer wallpaper with another scene when you want a new view.

Looking for more variety for your desktop? Browse these gorgeous ocean wallpapers, beach wallpapers, and other scenes from free wallpaper sites.

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Field of Sunflowers by DesktopNexus

Desktop wallpaper of sun setting on a field of sunflowers
DesktopNexus

Few flowers capture the summer season better than sunflowers. Enjoy this seasonal view of the sun setting over a field of these cheerful blossoms.

Download this summer wallpaper for your standard or widescreen monitor or mobile devices.

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Summer on the Beach from Wallpaper Abyss

Desktop background with the word "Summer" written in the sand

Wallpaper Abyss 

This lighthearted summer wallpaper says it all with "Summer" written in the sand.

Bring this summer beach scene to your computer or mobile device. Choose from numerous resolutions such as tablet, widescreen, and 2-in-1.

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Butterfly Sunshine by DesktopNexus

Desktop background featuring a colorful butterfly on a yellow flower
DesktopNexus

A beautiful blue and orange butterfly sits atop a sunflower in this summer wallpaper.

You can get this desktop background for your fullscreen or widescreen computer monitor as well as your cellphone.

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Bora Bora by WallpaperStock

Desktop wallpaper featuring beach scene in Bora Bora
WallpaperStock

Nothing quite says summer getaway like this scenic wallpaper of a beach in Bora Bora.

Get this picturesque background in 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x1024, or 1600x1200 resolutions. You can also opt for wide, HD, and mobile sizes.

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Colorful Slippers by WallpaperStock

Desktop wallpaper displaying flip flops on a pier by the water
WallpaperStock

If you love summertime swimming, you'll practically feel the water in this poolside wallpaper.

Download this free background in various sizes for your widescreen monitor, mobile device, or standard display.

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Summerclouds by DJMattRicks

Desktop wallpaper depicting a bright green field and a blue sky
DjMattRicks

This stunning landscape design makes a bright summer day within reach wherever you are.

Get this summer wallpaper in various resolutions for your desktop, including 1024x768, 1280x960, 1280x1024, or 1600x1200.

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Ice Lemon by WallpaperStock

Wallpaper background of lemon slice frozen in an ice cube
WallpaperStock

Need to cool off? Find refreshment from this artsy image of a lemon frozen in a cube of ice—just waiting for some iced tea.

Download this free summer wallpaper in HD quality for displays with 852x480, 1280x720, 1366x768, or 1920x1080 resolutions.

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Summer Ladybug by Wallpaper Cave

Desktop wallpaper scene of a lady bug climbing a blade of grass
Wallpaper Cave

Bring nature indoors with this summer wallpaper featuring a cute ladybug climbing up a blade of grass.

This background is available in one size (2880x1800) and is best suited for your computer monitor.

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Heart Island by Wallpaper Abyss

Desktop background of a speedboat headed towards a heart-shaped island

 Wallpaper Abyss

If you're looking for a dreamy summer wallpaper, consider this beautiful overhead shot of an island shaped like a heart.

Escape to paradise with the right version for your device. This free summer wallpaper comes in original, cropped, or stretched versions to fit various displays.

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Butterfly Fantasy by Wallpaper Cave

Butterfly fantasy wallpaper

Wallpaper Cave

This butterfly wallpaper encourages daydreaming. Let your mind wander with this whimsical scene of butterflies, flowers, and sunshine.

Download this summer wallpaper for displays with a resolution size of 1920x1080.

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Winter Summer Wallpaper by Wallhaven

Winter summer wallpaper

Wallhaven

Can't decide if you like winter wallpapers or summer wallpapers more? Have both with this dual-season design.

While this wallpaper comes in one size (2560x1600), you can adjust it. Use the Crop & Scale Download tool to get a version that works best for your monitor.

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Vintage Car Summer Wallpaper on Unsplash

vintage car on country road in the summer

Mateo Giraud / Unsplash

In this summer wallpaper, the setting sun casts a sweet light on a vintage car. It's available in its original size of 4315x2872 and a few smaller ones.

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