Frequently Asked Questions about iPhone wallpapers
Questions about downloading, using and making iPhone and iPod Touch Wallpapers.
What is the resolution of the iPhone screen?
The resolution of the iPhone screen is 320 by 480 pixels. Display is at 160 ppi and it measures 3.5 inches (diagonal across).
How do I make a wallpaper for the iPhone?
All you need to do is make a image of 320 (width) by 480 (height) pixels in any photo editor such as PhotoShop of PaintShop Pro and save it as an jpeg file. Keep in mind that the iPhones screen is sharper then most screens (at 160dpi) so keep compression to a minimum (set your jpg compression no lower then 90%).
Download a iPhone photoshop (psd) template to make a iPhone wallpaper.
Where can I find more iPhone wallpapers?
If you can't find what you want in our collection of 483 wallpapers there are a lot of good sources online. Here are a few of our favorites: iPhoneAtmo, 320by480 and some great arty ones over at the Airbag Industries iPhone Candy section.
Will these iPhone wallpapers and backgrounds also work on my iPod Touch?
Yes! Since the screen size on both the iPhone and the iPod Touch are exactly the same, you can use our wallpapers on both.
Can I buy iPhone wallpapers in iTunes?
No, Apple’s iTunes Store doesn't sell wallpapers. And why should you pay for wallpapers. FreeMobileWallpapers and a lot of other websites offer loads of iPhone wallpapers.
Can I make a special request for a tailor made wallpaper?
Yes! You can send us an email with your special request, and if the request isn’t to akward, we'll try to upload your request within a week.
I want to make a iPhone style wallpaper, what font does the iPhone interface use?
To the delight of font purists everywhere, the iPhone interface uses Helvetica. Different iPod models use a variety of different fonts - Chicago, Espy Sans, and Myriad - but none use Helvetica. For an in-depth look at all fonts offered by the iPhone, you may enjoy reading a DaringFireball post about the iPhone fonts.
Why is the file size of your wallpapers so large?
To get you the best quality iPhone wallpapers possible, FreeMobileWallpapers saves custom wallpapers on the lowest jpeg compression possible. This makes the file size a bit larger but that makes up for excellent high quality wallpapers. No jaggies or pixels!
I'm looking for football wallpapers, no not American football, real football…
You came to the right place! You'll find the top european teams - including Feyenoord, Ajax, Man United and Juventus - in our sports wallpapers section.
