Why does my wallpaper look blocky?

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Why does my wallpaper look blocky?

When I try to use a picture (whether from the internet or a digital camera), it appears all blocky as my wallpaper. Also, when I try to take pictures off the internet and put them into iPhoto, it does the same thing. Answers anyone?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Oct 8, 2007 10:53 PM

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Answer 1

First Magus

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Oct 9, 2007 3:38 AM in response to danjenski

What resolution are you using when this happens? This is usually caused by having a lower resolution picture and blowing it up so it pixelates. A lot of the pictures on the net have been compressed for uploading so they are a lower resolution. Try getting a higher resolution picture and see what happens.

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Answer 2

GfulDedFan

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Oct 9, 2007 5:34 AM in response to danjenski

Hey danjenski and welcome to the forum -

I'm wondering if you have your Wallpaper Preferences set to Tile. You can check by going to System Preferences/Desktop & Screen Saver and then the Wallpaper Tab. Under the file name in the wallpaper preview is a drop-down that you can set to Fill Screen, Stretch to Fill Screen, Center, and Tile. If it's on Tile, it could have a "blocky" look.

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