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LiveMacWalls

Live Wallpaper for Mac

The live wallpaper app for Mac that won't touch your Battery battery.
Lock screen support, native Swift - no subscription, low CPU CPU, no login.

No subscriptions. Install via Homebrew $brewinstalllivemacwalls .
Requires macOS 15.0 or later.

Demo

Watch it in action

See LiveMacWalls in motion, 4K live wallpapers on your Mac, built to stay light on CPU and battery.

Lock Screen

Customize Your Lock Screen

Personalize your Mac with stunning live wallpapers that extend to your lock screen.

Gallery

Wallpapers you'll love

A growing collection of cinematic live wallpapers, curated for quality and performance.

Browse all wallpapers
Analytics

LiveMacWalls Stats

Here are some stats for everyone to see.

20
k
Active users
100
k
Wallpapers downloaded
150
TB+
Wallpaper data served
1,000
+
Total wallpapers
800
+
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Features

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

LiveMacWalls is engineered for performance, privacy, and simplicity.

Lightweight
Under 2% CPU usage. LiveMacWalls runs silently in the background so your Mac stays fast while live wallpapers play.
AI Wallpaper Search
Describe any mood, scene, or style and AI instantly finds the perfect live wallpaper for your Mac. Smart suggestions that learn what you love.
Native Swift
Built natively for macOS in Swift — not Electron, not a web wrapper. Hardware-accelerated playback, instant loading, smooth 60fps.
No Login, No Ads
Download and use LiveMacWalls instantly — no account, no tracking, no ads. Your Mac, your wallpapers, your privacy.
Multiple Displays
Full multi-monitor support. Set a different live wallpaper on each display independently, or mirror across all screens.
4K Quality
High-resolution 4K live wallpapers that look stunning on every Mac display, from MacBook Air to Studio Display.
Loved by Users

What people are saying

Join thousands of Mac users who've already upgraded their desktop experience.

"I've tried a lot of live wallpaper apps, but LiveMacWalls is the first one that actually feels native to macOS. Clean UI, beautiful 4K wallpapers, and zero distractions like ads or sign-ups."

Notion Sultan
Notion Sultan
@notionsultan · View on X

"Been using LiveMacWalls on my Mac for a bit over a month now. I always saw people on Windows streams running animated wallpapers and thought it looked really cool, but I never found anything like that for macOS. Tried this one randomly and it actually works really well."

Eduardo
Eduardo
@educalvolpz · View on X

"One of the best live wallpaper app for Mac i have tried so far."

Kr$na
Kr$na
@krishdotdev · View on X

"best free wallpaper app i found for mac — its name is: LiveMacWalls. thank me later"

Monty
Monty
@mntxaihq · View on X

"这款应用里面的壁纸很好看啊，我已经用上了。"

Hal
Hal
@hal__lee · View on X

"Just beautiful."

Craftwork
Craftwork
@craftworkdesign · View on X

"I use it on my external monitor and laptop display simultaneously. Each one gets its own wallpaper -- the multi-display support is flawless."

J.L.
J.L.
Photographer
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FAQ

Questions?
We've got answers.

Yes! LiveMacWalls is completely free to download and use. You get access to wallpapers, background support, and unlimited app updates at no cost. The Pro upgrade ($12.99 one-time — see the pricing page for the latest price) unlocks unlimited downloads, 4K quality, lock screen wallpapers, and community access.

Not at all. LiveMacWalls is built natively in Swift and optimized for minimal CPU and memory usage. It automatically pauses wallpaper playback when you're on battery or running intensive tasks, keeping your Mac fast and your battery healthy.

LiveMacWalls requires macOS 15.0 or later. Lock screen live wallpapers require macOS 26 or later. This ensures full compatibility with the latest system APIs for live wallpapers and multi-display features.

Absolutely. Just pick any MP4 file from your Mac and LiveMacWalls will set it as your wallpaper instantly — no conversion or encoding required. It even auto-applies to your lock screen.

No. LiveMacWalls works without any login, sign-up, or account creation. No tracking, no data collection, no ads. Download it and start using it immediately.

We offer a full refund within 5 days of your Pro purchase, no questions asked. Check our refund policy for details.

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