Poolga. iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch wallpapers for the rest of us.

FAQs

How do I install the wallpapers on my device?: The easiest way is to visit the site using your iPhone or iPad. Find the wallpaper you want and tap on the download link for your device. The image will open in a new window - wait for it to load and then tap and hold. Select 'Save image' from the list. Next go to Settings > Brightness & Wallpaper. Select Lock or Home Screen and look under Camera Roll to find the image you just downloaded. If you need detailed instructions, follow this link.
Why don't you have any wallpapers for Android devices?: We use iPhone and iPad, so we try to focus on what we know best. The wallpapers are optimized for iOS screen sizes but many people download and use them on Android devices too.
I'm not sure what screen size/resolution my device has.: Here's a quick guide:
Why do the wallpapers get zoomed in and cropped when I try to set them?: With iOS 7 Apple introduced parallax effects. In order to achieve this effect the wallpaper needs to fit outside the iPad/iPhone screen so the system enlarges the artwork. To prevent this, head over to Settings -> General -> Accessibility -> Reduce Motion and turn it ON. When you do this, iOS 7 does not produce a parallax effect, which prevents it from automatically zooming in the wallpaper when it’s set.
I run a blog or represent a news organization and want to feature Poolga or one of your artists. Can I use the images on my article?: Yes, as long as you credit Poolga, the original artists, and link back to the wallpaper page on Poolga. Thanks for featuring us!
Can I use these illustrations on a commercial project I'm working on or an App that I'm creating?: No. You are granted provisional rights to download the wallpapers for your own private use on your phone or tablet. Any other use is restricted. Resale and commercial use are not permitted. You may not redistribute the files.
Who created these wallpapers?: All artwork on Poolga was created by talented artists, illustrators and designers who we invited to make part of Poolga. See the full list of artists here.
Can I submit my work to be considered for Poolga?: Poolga works on an invitation only basis. If you feel your work fits here, send us a link to your portfolio. Unfortunately we can't reply to all messages, but we promise that we will look at all portfolios.