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title: "Configuring a Custom Desktop Picture"
slug: "configuring-a-custom-desktop-picture"
updated: 2025-07-22T16:36:57Z
published: 2025-07-22T16:36:57Z
canonical: "support.kandji.io/configuring-a-custom-desktop-picture"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.kandji.io/kb/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Configuring a Custom Desktop Picture

> [!WARNING]
> This method will lock the desktop picture so that the end user cannot change it.

### Prerequisites

You will first need to obtain your desktop image(s) and [compress the file(s)](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchlp2528/mac).

### Create Custom App Library Item

To add this Library Item to your Kandji Library, follow the steps outlined in the [Library Overview](/kb/library-overview) article.

### Deploy your Desktop Image

1. Give the new Custom App Library Item a Name.
2. Assign to the desired [Blueprints](/v1/docs/getting-started-with-assignment-maps).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/0844b095-d720-4a7b-bb17-ec97d9bc6e41/Images/Documentation/Kandji-Support-KB-1143AM@2x.png)
3. Set your installation method.
4. Choose **ZIP File** for the Install moethod.
5. Provide an **Unzip Location** that will match the desktop picture path in your profile.
6. Upload your compressed image.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/0844b095-d720-4a7b-bb17-ec97d9bc6e41/Images/Documentation/Kandji-Support-KB-1146AM@2x(4).png)
7. Click **Save**.

### Download and install iMazing Profile Editor

1. Download iMazing Profile Editor from the Mac App Store or [their website](https://imazing.com/profile-editor). iMazing Profile Editor is also available as an [Auto-App](/v1/docs/available-auto-apps).
2. If downloaded directly from their website, open the DMG and drag iMazing Profile Editor.app to your Applications folder.

### Create your Desktop Picture Profile

Once you have iMazing Profile Editor open, follow these steps:

1. Select the **General** domain on the left side.
2. Set **Name** to whatever you would like the profile name to be.
3. Set **Identifier** to a unique string.
4. Set **Organization** to your Organization's name.
5. Set **Payload Description** to describe the profile's purpose. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/0844b095-d720-4a7b-bb17-ec97d9bc6e41/Images/Documentation/f6v8ai4aeehruq7hsjmlnfdxspknu5rqgg.png)
6. Set Payload Scope to **System**.
7. Set Target Device Type to **Mac**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/0844b095-d720-4a7b-bb17-ec97d9bc6e41/Images/Documentation/hfxqrdm6zb5lgtn44siuo7ypcwal-sd-fa.png)
8. In the upper right-hand search box, search for **Desktop Picture**, and **Add the Configuration Payload.![](https://cdn.document360.io/0844b095-d720-4a7b-bb17-ec97d9bc6e41/Images/Documentation/7y1eudw-ckqwzhisx3sup60hhwswxyti7q.png)**
9. Configure the appropriate options inside of the Desktop Picture payload. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/0844b095-d720-4a7b-bb17-ec97d9bc6e41/Images/Documentation/m6ewiocnjqskyd68_hyynwd8pppfl3_pca.png)
10. Navigate to the Menu Bar and click File > **Save.**
11. Select a save location and **Save** your profile.![](https://cdn.document360.io/0844b095-d720-4a7b-bb17-ec97d9bc6e41/Images/Documentation/u2rcnpwfuqfztxyb5ziils3majajdaqlqg.png)

### Upload your Custom Desktop Picture Profile to Kandji

To add this Library Item to your Kandji Library, follow the steps outlined in the [Library Overview](/kb/library-overview) article.

1. **Give the new Custom Profile** Library Item **a** Name**.**
2. Assign to the desired [Blueprints](/v1/docs/getting-started-with-assignment-maps). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/0844b095-d720-4a7b-bb17-ec97d9bc6e41/Images/Documentation/Kandji-Support-KB-1154AM@2x(2).png)
3. Drag and drop your profile to upload it.
4. Click Save. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/0844b095-d720-4a7b-bb17-ec97d9bc6e41/Images/Documentation/Kandji-Support-KB-1155AM@2x(1).png)

Devices enrolled in the selected Blueprints will display the customized Desktop Picture after their next check-in with Kandji.