Motion
Make your setup feel alive
Subtle motion turns any clip into a moving background wallpaper—perfect for 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
Works offlineLocal libraryNo subscriptions
Why Walyro?
A private, offline live wallpaper maker for your Mac
Private
Keep everything local
Offline library on your Mac—no accounts required
Fast
Instant controls
Pause or switch wallpapers anytime from your menu bar
Forever
No subscriptions
One-time purchase—use it forever
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.
Displays
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 monitorOr same wallpaper on all displaysPerfect for multi-monitor Mac setups
Controls
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 barNavigate through videosShuffle and repeat modes
Library
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 loopWorks completely offlineNo online library—all local
Choose the guide that fits your Mac setup
Pick the guide that matches what you're trying to do.
Start herePopular guidePopular guide
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Change Wallpaper on Mac
Changing your desktop background on macOS takes about a minute in System Settings. This guide covers every option — a still picture, Apple's dynamic scenes, and aerial screen savers — then shows how to set your own video as a live wallpaper.
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—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.