Short Month, Big Ideas (February 2026 Wallpapers Edition)

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Let’s make the most of the shortest month of the year with a new collection of desktop wallpapers that are sure to bring a smile to your face — and maybe spark your creativity, too. All of them were designed with love by the community for the community and can be downloaded for free. Happy February!

Sometimes, the best inspiration lies right in front of us. With that in mind, we embarked on our wallpapers adventure more than 14 years ago. The idea: to provide you with a new collection of unique and inspiring desktop wallpapers every month. This February is no exception, of course.

For this post, artists and designers from across the globe once again got their ideas flowing and designed wallpapers to bring some good vibes to your desktops and home screens. All of them come in a variety of screen resolutions and can be downloaded for free. A huge thank-you to everyone who shared their design with us this month — this post wouldn’t exist without your kind support!

If you too would like to get featured in one of our next wallpapers posts, please don’t hesitate to submit your design. We are always looking for creative talent and can’t wait to see your story come to life!

  • You can click on every image to see a larger preview.
  • We respect and carefully consider the ideas and motivation behind each and every artist’s work. This is why we give all artists the full freedom to explore their creativity and express emotions and experience through their works. This is also why the themes of the wallpapers weren’t anyhow influenced by us but rather designed from scratch by the artists themselves.

Eternal Tech

“The first one being older than 100 years, radio is still connecting people, places, and events.” — Designed by Ginger It Solutions from Serbia.

Eternal Tech

Coffee Break

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

Coffee Break

Mosa-hic

“Small colored squares make me think of a mosaic, but the squares are not precisely tiled, so I call it a ‘mosa-hic,’ like the ‘hic hic’ sound someone makes when they’ve had a bit too much to drink.” — Designed by Philippe Brouard from France.

Mosa-hic

Search Within

“I used the search-bar metaphor to reflect a daily habit and transform it into a moment of introspection, reminding myself to pause and look inward.” — Designed by Hitesh Puri from India, Delhi.

Search Within

The Lighthouse Of Mystery

“We continue the film saga. This time, we go to the mysterious Shutter Island, a lighthouse with many mysteries that will absorb you.” — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.

The Lighthouse Of Mystery

That’s All Folks

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

That’s All Folks

Fall In Love With Yourself

“We dedicate February to Frida Kahlo to illuminate the world with color. Fall in love with yourself, with life, and then with whoever you want.” — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.

Fall In Love With Yourself

Plants

“I wanted to draw some very cozy place, both realistic and cartoonish, filled with little details. A space with a slightly unreal atmosphere that some great shops or cafes have. A mix of plants, books, bottles, and shelves seemed like a perfect fit. I must admit, it took longer to draw than most of my other pictures! But it was totally worth it. Watch the making-of.” — Designed by Vlad Gerasimov from Georgia.

Plants

Farewell, Winter

“Although I love winter (mostly because of the fun winter sports), there are other great activities ahead. Thanks, winter, and see you next year!” — Designed by Igor Izhik from Canada.

Farewell, Winter

Love Is In The Play

“Forget Lady and the Tramp and their spaghetti kiss, ’cause Snowflake and Cloudy are enjoying their bliss. The cold and chilly February weather made our kitties knit themselves a sweater. Knitting and playing, the kitties tangled in the yarn and fell in love in your neighbor’s barn.” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

Love Is In The Play!

True Love

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

True Love

February Ferns

Designed by Nathalie Ouederni from France.

February Ferns

The Great Beyond

Designed by Lars Pauwels from Belgium.

The Great Beyond

It’s A Cupcake Kind Of Day

“Sprinkles are fun, festive, and filled with love… especially when topped on a cupcake! Everyone is creative in their own unique way, so why not try baking some cupcakes and decorating them for your sweetie this month? Something homemade, like a cupcake or DIY craft, is always a sweet gesture.” — Designed by Artsy Cupcake from the United States.

It’s A Cupcake Kind Of Day!

Mochi

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

Mochi

Balloons

Designed by Xenia Latii from Germany.

Balloons

Magic Of Music

Designed by Vlad Gerasimov from Georgia.

Magic Of Music

Love Angel Vader

“Valentine’s Day is coming? Noooooooooooo!” — Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

Love Angel Vader

Principles Of Good Design

“The simplicity seen in the work of Dieter Rams which has ensured his designs from the 50s and 60s still hold a strong appeal.” — Designed by Vinu Chaitanya from India.

Principles of Good Design- Dieter Rams

Time Thief

“Who has stolen our time? Maybe the time thief, so be sure to enjoy the other 28 days of February.” — Designed by Colorsfera from Spain.

Time Thief

Dark Temptation

“A dark romantic feel, walking through the city on a dark and rainy night.” — Designed by Matthew Talebi from the United States.

Dark Temptation

The Bathman

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

The Bathman

Snowy Sunset

Designed by Nathalie Croze from France.

Snowy Sunset

Like The Cold Side Of A Pillow

Designed by Sarah Tanner from the United States.

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Ice Cream Love

“My inspiration for this wallpaper is the biggest love someone can have in life: the love for ice cream!” — Designed by Zlatina Petrova from Bulgaria.

Ice Cream Love

Febrewery

“I live in Madison, WI, which is famous for its breweries. Wisconsin even named their baseball team “The Brewers.” If you like beer, brats, and lots of cheese, it’s the place for you!” — Designed by Danny Gugger from the United States.

Febrewery

Share The Same Orbit!

“I prepared a simple and chill layout design for February called ‘Share The Same Orbit!’ which suggests to share the love orbit.” — Designed by Valentin Keleti from Romania.

Share The Same Orbit!

Febpurrary

“I was doodling pictures of my cat one day and decided I could turn it into a fun wallpaper — because a cold, winter night in February is the perfect time for staying in and cuddling with your cat, your significant other, or both!” — Designed by Angelia DiAntonio from Ohio, USA.

Febpurrary

Snow

Designed by Elise Vanoorbeek from Belgium.

Snow

Dog Year Ahead

Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

Dog Year Ahead

French Fries

Designed by Doreen Bethge from Germany.

French Fries

“Greben” Icebreaker

“Danube is Europe’s second largest river, connecting ten different countries. In these cold days, when ice paralyzes rivers and closes waterways, a small but brave icebreaker called Greben (Serbian word for ‘reef’) seems stronger than winter. It cuts through the ice on Đerdap gorge (Iron Gate) — the longest and biggest gorge in Europe — thus helping the production of electricity in the power plant. This is our way to give thanks to Greben!” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

“Greben” Icebreaker

Out There, There’s Someone Like You

“I am a true believer that out there in this world there is another person who is just like us, the problem is to find her/him.” — Designed by Maria Keller from Mexico.

Out There, There’s Someone Like You

On The Light Side

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.

On The Light Side

Feeling inspired? We’ll publish the March wallpapers on February 28, so if you’d like to be a part of the collection, please don’t hesitate to submit your design. We are already looking forward to it!

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