Picture URI

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

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

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

Supported on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, 24.10.

Metadata

Element

Value

Location

User Policies -> Ubuntu -> Desktop -> Background -> Picture URI

Registry Key

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

Element type

text

Class:

User