LiveWally
Your desktop, reimagined. Dynamic 4K live wallpapers with zero compromise on performance.
Why LiveWally
The most performant live wallpaper app ever built for macOS.
True 4K Playback
Crystal clear 3840x2160 video wallpapers rendered via Metal. Every pixel is gorgeous on Retina displays.
Hyper-Optimized
Uses Apple's Metal framework for GPU-accelerated decoding. Near-zero CPU usage and minimal battery drain.
Multi-Format
Supports MP4, WebM, and MOV (with alpha channel transparency). Use any video you want as a wallpaper.
Smart Pausing
Automatically pauses when your desktop is covered or on battery. Resumes seamlessly when visible again.
Multi-Display
Set different live wallpapers for each display. Perfect for multi-monitor setups with independent controls.
Easy Controls
Menu bar app with drag-and-drop video import. Adjust playback speed, volume, and looping with a click.
Version History
- Version 1.1 (Latest) Major performance optimizations for 4K video playback on older Intel Macs. Added experimental support for .mov files with transparency (alpha channel).
- Version 1.02 Resolved an issue where the wallpaper would sometimes not resume playback after system wake from sleep.
- Version 1.0 Initial release with MP4 and WebM support. Hyper-optimized for Apple Silicon.