How to prevent wallpaper compression in Windows 10?
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I'm running Windows 10 October Update and in case i know that Windows 10 reduces my wallpaper quality everytime! Of course this is real!
I already followed this step:
- Open Registry Editor
- Go to HKCUControl PanelDesktop
- Create an DWORD value named JPEGImportQuality.
- Set it as decimal and the value to 100
But my wallpaper quality still gets reduced.
For example here is an test that i made to ensure that the setting still works.
The following is the original image made in MSPaint (2MB):
http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/153d/5yingeet7scwslwzg.jpg?size_id=7
The next image shows the compressed image by Windows (85kb):
http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6816/kniw41nx21x7wzjzg.jpg
Everytime when I set the wallpaper, it reduces the quality. How can i solve this in the new Windows 10 update?
windows-10 compression desktop-customization
asked Nov 23 at 20:32
Benjamin Pasalic
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I'm running Windows 10 October Update and in case i know that Windows 10 reduces my wallpaper quality everytime! Of course this is real!
I already followed this step:
- Open Registry Editor
- Go to HKCUControl PanelDesktop
- Create an DWORD value named JPEGImportQuality.
- Set it as decimal and the value to 100
But my wallpaper quality still gets reduced.
For example here is an test that i made to ensure that the setting still works.
The following is the original image made in MSPaint (2MB):
http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/153d/5yingeet7scwslwzg.jpg?size_id=7
The next image shows the compressed image by Windows (85kb):
http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6816/kniw41nx21x7wzjzg.jpg
Everytime when I set the wallpaper, it reduces the quality. How can i solve this in the new Windows 10 update?
windows-10 compression desktop-customization
asked Nov 23 at 20:32
Benjamin Pasalic
11
JPEG is designed for images with gradients, like photos. The compression messes up low-color artwork and text. I don't know if only jpg images can be used for wallpaper, but an alternate solution would be to see if you can use an image with lossless compression. For example, try saving the original image as a gif.
– fixer1234
Nov 23 at 23:22
2.188kbis not less than85kb. What am I missing?
– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 24 at 0:46
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up vote
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I'm running Windows 10 October Update and in case i know that Windows 10 reduces my wallpaper quality everytime! Of course this is real!
I already followed this step:
- Open Registry Editor
- Go to HKCUControl PanelDesktop
- Create an DWORD value named JPEGImportQuality.
- Set it as decimal and the value to 100
But my wallpaper quality still gets reduced.
For example here is an test that i made to ensure that the setting still works.
The following is the original image made in MSPaint (2MB):
http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/153d/5yingeet7scwslwzg.jpg?size_id=7
The next image shows the compressed image by Windows (85kb):
http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6816/kniw41nx21x7wzjzg.jpg
Everytime when I set the wallpaper, it reduces the quality. How can i solve this in the new Windows 10 update?
windows-10 compression desktop-customization
asked Nov 23 at 20:32
Benjamin Pasalic
11
I'm running Windows 10 October Update and in case i know that Windows 10 reduces my wallpaper quality everytime! Of course this is real!
I already followed this step:
- Open Registry Editor
- Go to HKCUControl PanelDesktop
- Create an DWORD value named JPEGImportQuality.
- Set it as decimal and the value to 100
But my wallpaper quality still gets reduced.
For example here is an test that i made to ensure that the setting still works.
The following is the original image made in MSPaint (2MB):
http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/153d/5yingeet7scwslwzg.jpg?size_id=7
The next image shows the compressed image by Windows (85kb):
http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6816/kniw41nx21x7wzjzg.jpg
Everytime when I set the wallpaper, it reduces the quality. How can i solve this in the new Windows 10 update?
windows-10 compression desktop-customization
windows-10 compression desktop-customization
asked Nov 23 at 20:32
Benjamin Pasalic
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asked Nov 23 at 20:32
Benjamin Pasalic
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asked Nov 23 at 20:32
Benjamin Pasalic
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asked Nov 23 at 20:32
Benjamin Pasalic
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asked Nov 23 at 20:32
Benjamin Pasalic
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JPEG is designed for images with gradients, like photos. The compression messes up low-color artwork and text. I don't know if only jpg images can be used for wallpaper, but an alternate solution would be to see if you can use an image with lossless compression. For example, try saving the original image as a gif.
– fixer1234
Nov 23 at 23:22
2.188kbis not less than85kb. What am I missing?
– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 24 at 0:46
add a comment |
JPEG is designed for images with gradients, like photos. The compression messes up low-color artwork and text. I don't know if only jpg images can be used for wallpaper, but an alternate solution would be to see if you can use an image with lossless compression. For example, try saving the original image as a gif.
– fixer1234
Nov 23 at 23:22
2.188kbis not less than85kb. What am I missing?
– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 24 at 0:46
JPEG is designed for images with gradients, like photos. The compression messes up low-color artwork and text. I don't know if only jpg images can be used for wallpaper, but an alternate solution would be to see if you can use an image with lossless compression. For example, try saving the original image as a gif.
– fixer1234
Nov 23 at 23:22
JPEG is designed for images with gradients, like photos. The compression messes up low-color artwork and text. I don't know if only jpg images can be used for wallpaper, but an alternate solution would be to see if you can use an image with lossless compression. For example, try saving the original image as a gif.
– fixer1234
Nov 23 at 23:22
2.188kb is not less than 85kb. What am I missing?– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 24 at 0:46
2.188kb is not less than 85kb. What am I missing?– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 24 at 0:46
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Windows saves the compressed version of the background image to the following directory:
C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsThemes
It's stored there as a file named TranscodedWallpaper that has no file extension.
Rename the TranscodedWallpaper file to something like TranscodedWallpaper_old,
just in case, and replace it by the original image, also
renamed to TranscodedWallpaper with no file extension.
The image should now display with no degradation.
answered Nov 23 at 21:12
harrymc
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I moved the full quality image now. What should i do next for the changes to take effect?
– Benjamin Pasalic
Nov 24 at 10:24
Logoff/on or reboot.
– harrymc
Nov 24 at 11:03
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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up vote
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Windows saves the compressed version of the background image to the following directory:
C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsThemes
It's stored there as a file named TranscodedWallpaper that has no file extension.
Rename the TranscodedWallpaper file to something like TranscodedWallpaper_old,
just in case, and replace it by the original image, also
renamed to TranscodedWallpaper with no file extension.
The image should now display with no degradation.
answered Nov 23 at 21:12
harrymc
249k10257550
I moved the full quality image now. What should i do next for the changes to take effect?
– Benjamin Pasalic
Nov 24 at 10:24
Logoff/on or reboot.
– harrymc
Nov 24 at 11:03
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
Windows saves the compressed version of the background image to the following directory:
C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsThemes
It's stored there as a file named TranscodedWallpaper that has no file extension.
Rename the TranscodedWallpaper file to something like TranscodedWallpaper_old,
just in case, and replace it by the original image, also
renamed to TranscodedWallpaper with no file extension.
The image should now display with no degradation.
answered Nov 23 at 21:12
harrymc
249k10257550
I moved the full quality image now. What should i do next for the changes to take effect?
– Benjamin Pasalic
Nov 24 at 10:24
Logoff/on or reboot.
– harrymc
Nov 24 at 11:03
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
Windows saves the compressed version of the background image to the following directory:
C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsThemes
It's stored there as a file named TranscodedWallpaper that has no file extension.
Rename the TranscodedWallpaper file to something like TranscodedWallpaper_old,
just in case, and replace it by the original image, also
renamed to TranscodedWallpaper with no file extension.
The image should now display with no degradation.
answered Nov 23 at 21:12
harrymc
249k10257550
Windows saves the compressed version of the background image to the following directory:
C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsThemes
It's stored there as a file named TranscodedWallpaper that has no file extension.
Rename the TranscodedWallpaper file to something like TranscodedWallpaper_old,
just in case, and replace it by the original image, also
renamed to TranscodedWallpaper with no file extension.
The image should now display with no degradation.
answered Nov 23 at 21:12
harrymc
249k10257550
answered Nov 23 at 21:12
harrymc
249k10257550
answered Nov 23 at 21:12
harrymc
249k10257550
answered Nov 23 at 21:12
harrymc
249k10257550
249k10257550
I moved the full quality image now. What should i do next for the changes to take effect?
– Benjamin Pasalic
Nov 24 at 10:24
Logoff/on or reboot.
– harrymc
Nov 24 at 11:03
add a comment |
I moved the full quality image now. What should i do next for the changes to take effect?
– Benjamin Pasalic
Nov 24 at 10:24
Logoff/on or reboot.
– harrymc
Nov 24 at 11:03
I moved the full quality image now. What should i do next for the changes to take effect?
– Benjamin Pasalic
Nov 24 at 10:24
I moved the full quality image now. What should i do next for the changes to take effect?
– Benjamin Pasalic
Nov 24 at 10:24
Logoff/on or reboot.
– harrymc
Nov 24 at 11:03
Logoff/on or reboot.
– harrymc
Nov 24 at 11:03
add a comment |
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JPEG is designed for images with gradients, like photos. The compression messes up low-color artwork and text. I don't know if only jpg images can be used for wallpaper, but an alternate solution would be to see if you can use an image with lossless compression. For example, try saving the original image as a gif.
– fixer1234
Nov 23 at 23:22
2.188kbis not less than85kb. What am I missing?– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 24 at 0:46