diff --git a/lib/gears/wallpaper.lua.in b/lib/gears/wallpaper.lua.in
index c19c39ad4..e3e41ac16 100644
--- a/lib/gears/wallpaper.lua.in
+++ b/lib/gears/wallpaper.lua.in
@@ -138,6 +138,8 @@ function wallpaper.maximized(surf, s, ignore_aspect, offset)
 
     if offset then
         cr:translate(offset.x, offset.y)
+    elseif not ignore_aspect then
+        cr:translate(((geom.width / aspect_w) - w) / 2, ((geom.height / aspect_h) - h) / 2)
     end
 
     cr:set_source_surface(surf, 0, 0)