How To Live Wallpaper On Mac

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There’s no denying that a vibrant, animated wallpaper can add a personal touch to your Mac’s appearance. Unfortunately, natively, macOS does not support live wallpapers, but with a little help from a third-party tool, you can have your desktop come alive. In this article, we will guide you on how to set live wallpapers on your Mac.

What You Will Need

For this tutorial, we will be using a popular third-party app known as Wallpaper Engine. It is a paid tool available on the App Store, but it’s worth every penny for the customization options it offers.

Steps to Set Live Wallpaper on Mac

1. Install Wallpaper Engine

First, you’ll need to download and install Wallpaper Engine from the App Store. After the installation process is complete, launch the app.

2. Choose Your Desired Wallpaper

Upon launching the app, you will see a library of various wallpapers to choose from. You can preview them before choosing the one you want. Once you have decided, click on the wallpaper to select it.

3. Set Wallpaper

After selecting the desired wallpaper, click on the ‘Apply’ or ‘Set Wallpaper’ button, and voila! Your live wallpaper is set.

Creating Your Own Live Wallpaper

If you prefer a more personalized experience, you can also create your own live wallpapers using Wallpaper Engine. Here’s how:

1. Open Wallpaper Engine

Launch the Wallpaper Engine app and click on the ‘Create’ button in the bottom right corner of the app window. This will open the Wallpaper Editor.

2. Import Your Images/Videos

Click on the ‘Import’ button and select the image or video that you want to use as your wallpaper. You can also add effects and animations if you wish.

import os

# To import an image or video
def import_file(file_path):
    if os.path.exists(file_path):
        return open(file_path, 'r')
    else:
        return None

3. Save and Set Your Wallpaper

Once you’re satisfied with your custom wallpaper, click the ‘Save’ button, give your wallpaper a name and set it as your wallpaper using the ‘Set Wallpaper’ button.

Summing Up

And that’s all there is to it! With these simple steps and the help of Wallpaper Engine, you can make your Mac’s desktop come alive with attractive, visually pleasing live wallpapers. Remember, personalizing your workspace can improve your mood and productivity, so don’t hesitate to give your Mac a personal touch with live wallpapers!