LiveWalls v1.6.0 Latest release

Dynamic wallpapers for macOS Sonoma+

Bring your desktop to life without sacrificing focus

LiveWalls turns any MP4 or MOV into an immersive wallpaper. Built in SwiftUI, aware of every display you connect, and crafted to stay out of your way while you work.

Download DMG View on GitHub
  • Multi-monitor aware
  • Status-bar control
  • Open source

Designed for creators, gamers and visual storytellers

LiveWalls embraces the macOS design language while giving you precise control over every screen in your setup.

Multi-monitor intelligence

One window per display, seamless spaces support, and automatic reconfiguration when monitors are added or removed.

Playlist made effortless

Organise your favourite clips, preview with rich thumbnails, and switch wallpapers instantly from the menu bar.

Ready when macOS is

Launch at login, auto-resume the last wallpaper after restart, and stay responsive thanks to a dedicated operation queue.

Privacy-first, open source

Security scoped bookmarks keep your videos safe, and every line of Swift code lives on GitHub ready for review.

Simple installation

Download the DMG, drag to Applications, and you're ready to go.

Download the DMG

  1. Grab the latest release from GitHub.
  2. Drag LiveWalls.app to Applications.
  3. Launch it and start curating your wallpapers.
First launch on macOS

Because LiveWalls is distributed unsigned, remove the quarantine flag once:

xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/LiveWalls.app

Alternatively, use System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.

Or build from source

For maximum security and transparency, compile the app yourself.

git clone https://github.com/fparrav/LiveWalls.git
cd LiveWalls
open LiveWalls.xcodeproj
  • 100% open source code.
  • Full transparency and control.
  • Requires Xcode 15.0 or later.

Stay up to date

Check the GitHub releases page for the latest version. We recommend checking for updates regularly to get the latest features and bug fixes.

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Minimum macOS
Sonoma 14.0
Permissions
Accessibility, Files & Folders
Tech stack
SwiftUI · AppKit · AVFoundation

Built for the community

LiveWalls is MIT licensed. Star the project, file issues, or contribute code and localisation. Every improvement helps keep dynamic wallpapers accessible.

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"Finally, a native macOS wallpaper manager that respects multiple displays and feels at home on Sonoma."

— LiveWalls contributors