Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how VectorDeck works, what you can do with the wallpapers, and where your saved designs live. For a walkthrough of the generator itself, see How it works & tips.

What is VectorDeck?

VectorDeck is a free wallpaper generator for handheld gaming devices. You pick your device, a visual style and a color palette, and it draws a wallpaper at your screen's exact resolution, right in your browser. Every result is unique, and you can reroll, tweak and download as many as you like.

Is it really free? Why are there ads?

Yes. There's no account, no premium tier and no watermark, and every download is full quality. The site is supported by a small number of ads, which help cover running costs and keep it free for everyone. If you'd like to support it another way, there's a Buy Me a Coffee link in the menu.

Are the wallpapers made with AI?

No. Every wallpaper is drawn by hand-written procedural code: math for gradients, symmetry, noise and geometry. No image model is involved, and nothing is trained on or sampled from anyone else's artwork. The same settings will always produce the exact same image.

Which devices are supported?

Each device tab exports at that screen's native resolution:

• PSP: 480×272
• Steam Deck: 1280×800
• ROG Ally: 1920×1080
• Miyoo Mini: 640×480
• G Cloud: 1920×1080

My device isn't listed. Can I still use VectorDeck?

Usually, yes. What matters most is the aspect ratio. For a 16:9 screen, use the ROG Ally or G Cloud tab; for 16:10, use Steam Deck; and for 4:3, use Miyoo Mini. If your screen is larger than the export, download the SVG version, which scales to any size without getting blurry. Most devices will also scale a close-enough image to fit.

Which download format should I pick?

PNG is the safe choice and works on nearly every device, including older handhelds like the PSP. WebP looks the same but produces a smaller file, which is handy on phones and Android handhelds; some older devices can't open it. SVG is a vector file that stays sharp at any size, so it's great for big monitors or for editing in a design tool, but most handhelds can't use it directly as a wallpaper.

Why do some styles look less vivid as SVG?

Aurora Gradient and Galaxy build their glow by layering colors with additive blending. The SVG format can't fully reproduce that effect, so those two styles come out slightly duller as SVG than as PNG or WebP. The generator shows a note when this applies.

Can I use the wallpapers for anything I want?

What you generate is yours. VectorDeck doesn't claim ownership and doesn't require attribution. The full details are in the Terms of Service.

Do I need an account? What data do you collect?

There are no accounts. Wallpapers are generated on your own device and aren't uploaded anywhere. Favorites stay in your browser's local storage. The only third-party service is Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve ads; you can accept or decline those in the cookie banner. See the Privacy Policy for more.

Where are my favorites saved?

Only in the browser you saved them in. They don't sync between devices, and clearing your browser data (or using a private window) will remove them. On the Favorites page, use Export JSON to back them up, or Download All (ZIP) to grab every favorite as an image in one go.

How do I move my favorites to another device or browser?

Export them as JSON from the Favorites page, move that file to the other device, then open VectorDeck there and use Import on the Favorites page. Because a favorite stores the settings rather than the image, it's re-drawn in full quality on the new device.

Can I get the exact same wallpaper again later?

Yes, as long as you save it. Every wallpaper comes from its style, colors, complexity and a random "seed" number. Saving it to Favorites keeps all of those, so you can reopen it and download it again, for a different device or in a different format.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. VectorDeck runs in any modern browser, on phones, tablets, handhelds and desktops. That includes the browsers on Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Logitech G Cloud, so you can generate and download a wallpaper directly on the device that will use it.

How do I set the wallpaper on my handheld?

It depends on the device. The How it works & tips page has short instructions for each supported handheld.

Can I suggest a device or a new style?

Please do! Requests for new devices and styles shape what gets added next. You can get in touch through afrotonder.com.