Make your setup feel alive
Subtle motion turns any clip into a moving background wallpaper, and it suits a second monitor
Set live video wallpapers on your Mac
for vibes
Start with built-in videos or your own clips, and keep your desktop personal without the clutter.
macOS 14.0+MP4, MOV, and M4VAll displays, main display, or one selected screen
Mac App Store
4.9 out of 5
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Why Walyro?
A private, offline live wallpaper maker for your Mac
Keep everything local
Offline library on your Mac, no accounts required
Instant controls
Pause or switch wallpapers anytime from your menu bar
No subscriptions
One-time purchase, yours to keep
Features
Everything you need for beautiful video wallpapers on your Mac
Preview
Preview the desktop before you set it.
Check how a clip feels behind windows, choose Fit, Fill, or Crop, and target all displays, the main display, or a specific screen.
Different wallpapers on each monitor
Set a different video wallpaper on each monitor, or mirror the same scene across all displays. Keep your main display minimal and set a calm loop on your second screen. Your choice.
- Independent wallpaper per monitor
- Or same wallpaper on all displays
- Perfect for multi-monitor Mac setups
Quick controls from the menu bar
Pause motion when you need focus. Navigate, shuffle, and control all from your menu bar and Now Playing panel. One click to pause, play, or switch videos.
- Pause/play from menu bar
- Navigate through videos
- Shuffle and repeat modes
Build wallpaper Playlists
Group your videos into Playlists that shuffle, repeat, and loop automatically instead of behaving like plain folders. Everything stays offline with your own videos and the built-in starter pack.
- Playlists that shuffle and loop
- Works completely offline
- No online library, all local
Wallpapers that come alive
Turn cinematic video into a live desktop, or bring your own clips. Here's a taste of what Walyro can play.
Golden-hour coastline
Aerial drone footage that drifts across the desktop.
Misty mountains at dawn
Slow fog rolling through the valley, all day long.
Aurora over still water
A living night sky reflected on a mirror lake.
4.9 on the Mac App Store15 ratings
Reviews from the Mac App Store
Meaningful video wallpapers
I never thought an app could make me happy every time I open my laptop. A friend recommended this one, and now my wallpaper is a video of my late dog running around the yard. Such a small thing, but it genuinely makes my day better. If you've got a video that makes you happy, you can now turn it into your wallpaper
ausrusslandmitliebe
Finally, my own videos as wallpaper
Best part is setting my own clips as live wallpaper, not some preset gallery. Quick setup, doesn't spin up the fans, and my videos stay on my Mac. Would like a bit more fullscreen control, but no complaints for the price.
dreamniker
Does what it says
set my own video as wallpaper in under a minute. smooth playback, no lag on external display. solid app
mrmaincharacter
Good simple way to use your videos as wallpaper
Walyro is easy to use and does exactly what it promises. It's nice that I can set any of my own videos as wallpaper. Desktop now feels much more alive.
Nogroma
Nice live wallpapers
Simple to use and works great. I like that I can add my own clips. It makes my Mac desktop feel more personal.
nkrasnov
Choose the guide that fits your Mac setup
Pick the guide that matches what you're trying to do.
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Moving Wallpaper for Mac
If you just want a moving background on Mac, Walyro lets you use local video files, keep motion subtle, and pause it the second your desktop needs to feel quiet again.
Wallpaper Engine for Mac
Wallpaper Engine is Windows desktop software, not a Mac app. If you want local video wallpapers on macOS, Walyro gives you a Mac-native alternative with Playlists and per-display controls.
Multi-Monitor Live Wallpaper for Mac
Walyro lets you set a separate video or Playlist on each display, pause one screen without touching the others, and manage all displays, the main display, or one selected monitor from the same workflow.
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Live Wallpaper for Mac
Walyro turns MP4, MOV, and M4V files into live wallpaper on macOS 14.0+, keeps playback offline, and lets you target all displays, the main display, or one selected screen.
Dynamic Wallpaper for Mac
On Mac, dynamic wallpaper can mean Apple's time-of-day wallpapers or a custom moving desktop. Walyro is for the second option: local video motion with display-aware controls.
Animated Wallpaper for Mac
Turn rendered loops, exported motion graphics, and short animation clips into animated wallpaper on macOS with local playback and per-display control.
Video Wallpaper for Mac
Import MP4, MOV, or M4V clips from Finder, preview them on a Mac-style desktop, and keep them in a local wallpaper library where Playlists can rotate through saved sets over time.
Wallpaper Playlists for Mac
Group your local clips into Playlists, rotate them in order or on shuffle, and keep playback fully offline on macOS.
Live Desktop Wallpaper for Mac
If you search for live desktop wallpaper, you usually want a moving desktop background you control yourself. Walyro turns local videos into that kind of Mac desktop setup without relying on a wallpaper marketplace.
Live Background for MacBook
Walyro helps you run subtle live backgrounds on a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro with local MP4, MOV, and M4V files, quick pause controls, and support for external displays.
How to Change Wallpaper on Mac
Changing your desktop background on macOS takes about a minute in System Settings. This guide covers every built-in option (a still picture, Apple's dynamic scenes, and aerial screen savers), then shows how to set your own video as a live wallpaper.
Moving Screensaver for Mac
macOS ships with aerial screen savers that keep moving, and it can push one onto the desktop. The moment you want your own footage instead of Apple's, you need a different tool.
Set an MP4 as Wallpaper on Mac
System Settings turns video files away. Walyro takes the same MP4, loops it behind your desktop, and lets you decide which display it lands on.
Mac Wallpaper Not Moving
Work down the list in order. The first four checks account for nearly every case, and each one takes a few seconds to rule out.
Wallpaper Engine Alternatives for Mac
Wallpaper Engine does not run on macOS, and no Mac app replaces all of it. Here is what the category actually offers, and how to work out which part you need.
How it works
Go from video to wallpaper in three simple steps.
1
Add videos
Import your own videos (drag & drop or add files). Use the built-in offline starter pack, or add your own.
2
Choose monitors
Set a different wallpaper on each monitor, or mirror the same scene across all displays.
3
Control playback
Quick controls from the menu bar. Use the Now Playing panel to pause, play, or switch videos.
Common questions about videos
What videos can I use?
Common formats like MP4, MOV, and M4V. Use your own videos or the built-in starter pack.
What if my videos are low quality?
Best results with videos at your display's native resolution. Lower quality videos will scale but may appear softer.
Can Walyro rotate through multiple videos?
Yes. Build a Playlist from your videos and Walyro will rotate them automatically, in order or on shuffle, without swapping wallpapers by hand.
No online library. Nothing is streamed. Use the built-in offline pack + your own videos.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a live wallpaper on Mac?
Open Walyro, drag in any MP4, MOV, or M4V video (or pick one from the built-in offline starter pack), and it becomes a live wallpaper instantly, with no editing or converting first. Walyro works as a simple live wallpaper maker: any clip you add turns into a moving wallpaper on the display you choose.
How do I set a live wallpaper on Mac?
Add a video to Walyro, then set it on all displays, your main display, or one selected screen. You can pause, switch, or shuffle your live wallpaper anytime from the menu bar or the Now Playing panel.
Do you have an online wallpaper library?
No. Walyro works completely offline with local files only. You get a built-in offline starter pack, and you can add your own videos. Nothing is streamed or downloaded from the internet.
What video formats are supported?
Walyro supports MP4, MOV, and M4V files. For best results, use H.264 or HEVC encoded videos at your display's native resolution.
What if my video is low quality?
Lower quality videos will scale but may appear softer or pixelated on high-resolution displays. For best results, use videos that match your display's native resolution (for example, 2560x1440 for 2K displays or 3840x2160 for 4K displays).
Can Walyro auto-shuffle a wallpaper playlist?
Yes. Build a Playlist from your local videos and Walyro can rotate it in order or in shuffle mode, so your desktop cycles automatically instead of staying on one clip.
Does it work fully offline?
Yes. Walyro runs completely offline with no internet connection required. All videos are stored locally on your Mac. Optional crash reporting via Sentry requires internet, stays disabled by default, and only turns on if you opt in.
Will it affect performance?
Video playback uses system resources like CPU and GPU. Impact varies by hardware, video resolution, and codec. Pause wallpapers anytime from the menu bar to free up resources. Modern Apple Silicon Macs handle efficient video wallpapers well.
Can I use built-in videos and my own videos together?
Yes. The built-in offline starter pack lives alongside your own imported clips, so you can mix both in the same library and the same Playlists.
Is this a subscription?
No. Walyro is a one-time purchase with no subscription.
Which macOS versions are supported?
Current product requirements set Walyro at macOS 14.0+. We recommend using the latest macOS version for the best experience.
Does it support multiple monitors?
Yes. Walyro supports multi-display setups with independent control per display.
Can I use Walyro for moving wallpaper on a MacBook?
Yes. Walyro works on MacBook setups running macOS 14.0+, so you can use your own clips as subtle moving wallpaper or keep a live wallpaper setup on your built-in display and external monitors.
Can each monitor have different wallpapers and playback?
Yes. Each display can have its own wallpaper and playback settings. Control them independently from the menu bar or Now Playing panel.