Picture URI (dark)

URI to use for the background image. Note that the backend only supports local (file://) URIs.

  • Type: dconf

  • Key: /org/gnome/desktop/background/picture-uri-dark

  • Default for 22.04: ‘file:///usr/share/backgrounds/warty-final-ubuntu.png’

  • Default for 24.04: ‘file:///usr/share/backgrounds/ubuntu-wallpaper-d.png’

  • Default for 24.10: ‘file:///usr/share/backgrounds/ubuntu-wallpaper-d.png’

Note: default system value is used for “Not Configured” and enforced if “Disabled”.

Supported on Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, 24.10.

Metadata

Element

Value

Location

User Policies -> Ubuntu -> Desktop -> Background -> Picture URI (dark)

Registry Key

Software\Policies\Ubuntu\dconf\org\gnome\desktop\background\picture-uri-dark

Element type

text

Class:

User