# Picture URI

URI to use for the background image. Note that the backend only supports local (file://) URIs.

- Type: dconf
- Key: /org/gnome/desktop/background/picture-uri
- Default: 'file:///usr/share/backgrounds/warty-final-ubuntu.png'

Note: default system value is used for "Not Configured" and enforced if "Disabled".

Supported on Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, 25.04, 25.10.



<span style="font-size: larger;">**Metadata**</span>

| Element      | Value            |
| ---          | ---              |
| Location     | User Policies -> Ubuntu -> Desktop -> Background -> Picture URI    |
| Registry Key | Software\Policies\Ubuntu\dconf\org\gnome\desktop\background\picture-uri         |
| Element type | text |
| Class:       | User       |
