Use your own photo as the XMB background

By default the PS3’s menu system, the Xross Media Bar (XMB), displays very smooth animated waves in the background. However, it’s very easy to select your own picture or photo to use as the background wallpaper instead!

Begin you begin

You will need to have an image file (photo, picture, etc) on your PS3’s hard drive to use as the wallpaper. Copy one across using a USB drive, or try downloading one from the Playstation Store.

Apply picture as new wallpaper

Go to the Photo menu
Browse and find the image you want to use as the wallpaper
Open the image to view it
Bring up the options by pressing the controller’s Triangle button
Choose the Set as Wallpaper option
You will now be able to choose which portion of the picture to use as the wallpaper. It’s kind of like a “crop” tool. Use the controller’s sticks to zoom in and out and move the range box around. Choose Enter when done
You may be asked to replace a previous wallpaper image that has been used. Select Yes to overwrite (don’t worry, you won’t lose the default XMB animated background)
Your picture will now be applied!