My Favorite Palm Prē Wallpapers, Better Than Ever

Jan 2, 2026· Parker Ortolani

I am constantly changing my wallpapers and home screen layouts across my fleet of devices. If you know me well, you know that I am never satisfied with one particular configuration. The other day I was trying to find a great wallpaper that matched well with the orange casing of my iPhone 17 Pro Max. The first image that popped into my head was the original Palm Prē wallpaper. It’s not hard to find these old wallpapers on the web, but unfortunately they tend to be incredibly low resolution. So I had an idea, could I upscale some of the best default wallpapers ever and make them actually usable? The answer turned out to be a resounding yes and it was shockingly easy.

Fortunately, my favorite wallpapers from webOS were immortalized on the TechCredo blog back in the day. I downloaded them, uploaded them to ChatGPT, and gave it very careful instructions to recreate them as high resolution iPhone wallpapers. Not only did it do an excellent job of recreating the images that were available, it was able to strip some from photos of actual devices where I could not find the wallpaper file itself. All of the wallpapers are listed at the end of this article.

If you want to take an even further walk down memory lane, highly recommend watching Michael Fisher’s retrospective or if you want to get ready for CES next week, the original unveiling.

Scroll down to download the wallpapers that you want to use. You know the drill, just tap and hold.

Bright orange flower buds and stems are set against a blurred green background. A cluster of vibrant green, round leaves with central white veins is shown. A collection of smooth, rounded stones in various shades of gray and brown are piled closely together. A vibrant red flower with a yellow center is captured in close-up detail. A series of red archways creates a symmetrical, tunnel-like perspective in a corridor with soft shadows on the floor. A large rock rests on a sandy surface inside a curved, cave-like structure. A stunning turquoise lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush forests under a partly cloudy blue sky. Pink water lilies and green lily pads float on a calm blue water surface. A vibrant sunset casts warm hues over a tranquil beach and calm ocean waves. Dewdrops glisten on vibrant green blades of grass. Vibrant orange and red tubular structures twist and intertwine, creating an abstract, fiery composition. A close-up view of a lush, green succulent plant with smooth, overlapping leaves. Fresh green clover leaves covered in water droplets create a vibrant and natural pattern. Bright autumn leaves in shades of orange and yellow are illuminated against a softly blurred background. A vibrant pink lotus flower with its reflection is set against a backdrop of green lily pads and dark water. A close-up view of a succulent plant displays a vibrant pattern of overlapping red and green leaves. A vibrant orange dahlia flower blooms amidst green foliage, with a blurred background featuring more flowers.