Starting with version 69, Google Chrome introduces a new interface for Windows 10, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices that features tabs with rounded corners, minimalistic elements, new colors, and a lot more.
In addition, Chrome 69 also includes a redesigned “new tab” page that allows you to set a background image using Google’s images or a picture from your personal collection to make the experience a little less boring.
In this guide, you’ll learn the easy steps to customize the new tab by settings a custom image background.
How to customize new tab page background on Chrome
If you want to customize Chrome’s new tab page with a background image, use these steps:
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Open a new tab on Chrome.
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Click the settings (gear) button in the bottom-right corner of the page.
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Select the Chrome backgrounds option.
Chrome new tab settings menu Quick Tip: If you want to use one of your pictures, then click the Upload an image option. -
Select one of the categories.
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Choose the image you want.
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Click the Done button.
Select Chrome new tab background
After completing the steps, you can remove the background, using the same instructions, but on step No. 3, select the Restore default background option.
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