What is SteamBackgrounds.app?

SteamBackgrounds.app is a free browser tool to browse Steam profile backgrounds from the Community Market and crop them for Artwork showcases. Filter animated and static backgrounds by price, color, and style, then open the cropper to export PNG slices. No Steam login required.

How do I find Steam profile backgrounds?

Use our catalog to search and filter Community Market profile backgrounds by name, price, animation, color, and style tags. Each listing shows market price, stock, and a preview. Click a background for details, Steam Market link, and one-click cropper.

How much do Steam profile backgrounds cost?

Prices vary on the Steam Community Market. Many backgrounds cost a few cents to a few dollars in USD. Some are also available in the Steam Points Shop. We show listing price and availability from our synced catalog; always confirm on Steam before buying.

What are animated Steam profile backgrounds?

Animated profile backgrounds play as looping video on your Steam profile (when supported). Our catalog marks animated items and shows video previews when available. Static backgrounds are a single image. Use the Animation filter to browse either type.

How do I crop a Steam background for my profile showcase?

Open any background and click Crop, or go to the Steam Background Cropper. Load the background, preview the artwork layout, and Export ZIP for Featured (630px), Middle (506px), and Right (100px) PNG files. Upload to an Artwork showcase on your profile (level 10+ required).

Is SteamBackgrounds.app affiliated with Valve or Steam?

No. SteamBackgrounds.app is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Valve Corporation or Steam. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks of Valve Corporation.

How often is the background catalog updated?

We sync profile background listings from the Steam Community Market on a schedule. The catalog count on the homepage shows how many backgrounds are in our database; the Steam Market total is the upstream listing count from Valve.

Can I use a background without buying it on Steam?

You can browse and preview backgrounds here for free. To display a background on your Steam profile or use it in showcases, you must own it on Steam: buy it on the Community Market, craft a badge, or redeem it from the Points Shop.

Steam Profile Backgrounds

Browse animated and static Steam profile backgrounds from the Community Market. Filter by price, color, and style. Open any background to crop for artwork showcases or buy on Steam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SteamBackgrounds.app?

How do I find Steam profile backgrounds?

How much do Steam profile backgrounds cost?

What are animated Steam profile backgrounds?

How do I crop a Steam background for my profile showcase?

Is SteamBackgrounds.app affiliated with Valve or Steam?

How often is the background catalog updated?

Can I use a background without buying it on Steam?

Steam Profile Backgrounds