Windows Insider Program Turns 11: Download the Exclusive Anniversary Wallpapers

The Windows Insider Program is officially celebrating its 11th anniversary! 🥳 As part of the festivities, Microsoft has released two exclusive wallpapers designed especially for this milestone — and the best part? They’re free to download for everyone, whether you’re part of the Insider Program or not.

Two Themes, Two Formats

This anniversary set includes two versions of the wallpaper:

• A light theme, perfect for bright desktops
• A dark theme, for those who prefer a sleek, moody look

Each version is available in two resolutions:

• 2560 × 1707 px
• 3840 × 3840 px

All wallpapers come in high-quality PNG format.

Design and Style

The anniversary wallpapers stay true to the Windows 11 aesthetic, featuring the signature colorful waves and smooth gradients. To mark the 11th anniversary, subtle graphical elements have been added — including the number “11” and the Windows Insider Program icon woven into the design.

🖼️ The dark version showcases vivid color waves against a deep background, while the light version offers a brighter, airy vibe with soft curves inspired by the Windows 11 design language.

Download the Wallpapers

All four wallpapers are available in a single ZIP archive directly from Microsoft’s official design site:

👉 Download the 11th Anniversary Wallpapers (ZIP)

(If the link doesn’t work, visit the Microsoft Design site and search for “Windows Insider 11th Anniversary Wallpapers.”)

Want to Join the Windows Insider Program?

If you’d like early access to upcoming Windows features and enjoy testing new builds before everyone else, consider joining the Windows Insider Program. It’s free, and you can easily sign up with your Microsoft account.

💡 Check out our step-by-step guide:

• First off, go ahead and register for the Windows Insider Program using your Microsoft account.
• You must use the same account to sign in on your PC. Press “Windows + I” to open Settings and move to Accounts > Email & accounts. Here, add the Microsoft account.

• Next, under Windows Settings, move to “Windows Update” and click on “Windows Insider Program.”

• Here, if “Open Diagnostics & feedback” appears, click on it.

• Next, turn on the toggle next to “Send optional diagnostic data.”

• Now, move back to the Windows Insider Program and click “Get started.”

• Here, click on “Link an account” and select your Microsoft account. After that. click on “Continue”.
• Finally, choose the Insider channel you want to move to. After that, click on “Continue” and restart your PC.

Note: I generally go with Release Preview to access early features, but if you want to be on the cutting edge, you can choose Beta, Dev, or Canary. Bear in mind that Dev and Canary channels can be unstable and buggy, and they require a clean installation if you wish to roll back to the stable build.

• Now, launch Windows Settings again and move to “Windows Updates”. Click on “Check for updates.”
• It will now download the latest Insider build based on the selected channel. If you don’t receive new updates, enable the toggle “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” and try again.
• After the installation, restart your Windows 11 PC and you will move to the selected Insider channel.

Conclusion
Joining the Windows Insider Program can be an exciting experience if you want to explore upcoming Windows features before their official release. However, be prepared to encounter a few bugs along the way. By following our tips, you’ll be able to join and navigate the program safely.