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WallWidgy offers multiple ways to browse and discover the perfect wallpaper for your device. This guide covers all browsing features and workflows.

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Layout options

You can switch between two different layout modes to match your browsing preference:
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Masonry layout

The default layout that creates a Pinterest-style grid with varying heights. This layout is optimized for browsing mixed content (both desktop and mobile wallpapers).
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Grid layout

A uniform grid with consistent sizing. This layout is automatically selected on mobile devices for better performance.
The layout switcher appears at the top of the wallpaper grid on the home page. The platform automatically selects grid layout on mobile devices (screens under 768px) for optimal performance.

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Filter by device type

Located in the bottom-left corner of the screen, you’ll find device filter buttons:
  • All: Shows both desktop and mobile wallpapers
  • Desktop: Filters to show only landscape-oriented wallpapers
  • Mobile: Filters to show only portrait-oriented wallpapers (9:16 aspect ratio)
When you select the mobile filter, the layout automatically switches to masonry mode for better display of portrait wallpapers.

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Browsing wallpapers

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View wallpaper details

Hover over any wallpaper (desktop) or tap it (mobile) to reveal:
  • Wallpaper filename
  • Resolution badge (top-left)
  • Platform badge (top-right: Desktop/Mobile)
  • Action buttons (download, favorite, share, expand)
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Quick actions

Action buttons appear on hover/tap with staggered animations:
  • Download: Select wallpaper for batch download
  • Heart: Add to favorites (turns red when favorited)
  • Share: Share wallpaper link or copy to clipboard
  • Expand: Open full-screen modal view
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Open modal view

Click anywhere on the wallpaper card (desktop only) or tap the expand button to open the full-screen modal.

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Infinite scrolling

WallWidgy uses progressive loading to maintain smooth performance:
  • Initial load: 50 wallpapers
  • Subsequent loads: 20 wallpapers at a time
  • Automatically loads more as you scroll down
  • Loading indicator appears when fetching new wallpapers
The platform optimizes image loading by showing lower-quality previews first, with higher-quality images loaded in the background.

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Wallpaper information

Each wallpaper card displays:

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Resolution badges

Shown in the top-left corner with a yellow background:
  • 1080p, 1440p, 4K, 8K labels for common resolutions
  • Exact dimensions (e.g., “3840 x 2160”) for non-standard sizes

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Platform badges

Shown in the top-right corner:
  • Desktop: Landscape-oriented wallpapers
  • Mobile: Portrait-oriented wallpapers (9:16 aspect ratio)

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Batch downloading

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Select wallpapers

Click the download button on any wallpaper card. The button turns yellow when selected.
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Download selected

A floating button appears at the bottom center showing the count of selected wallpapers.
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Initiate download

Click the “Download Selected (X)” button to download all selected wallpapers at once.
You’ll see a notification showing “Your wallpapers are now downloading…” followed by individual download confirmations.

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Back to top button

When you scroll down, a “Back to Top” button appears in the bottom-right corner. Click it to smoothly scroll back to the top of the page.

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Performance optimizations

WallWidgy includes several performance features:
  • Lazy loading: Images load only when they’re about to enter the viewport
  • Image optimization: Automatic format selection (WebP for cache, various formats for originals)
  • Responsive sizing: Different image sizes served based on screen width
  • Hardware acceleration: Smooth animations using GPU acceleration
  • Mobile optimizations: Faster animations (200ms vs 600ms) and reduced effects on mobile devices
On mobile devices, hover effects are simplified and animation durations are reduced to ensure smooth 60fps performance.

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