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MacWall - Live 4K wallpapers for your Mac, without the subscription.
Live 4K wallpapers for your Mac, without the subscription.
The short version
What is MacWall - Live 4K wallpapers for your Mac, without the subscription.?
MacWall is a macOS application that provides live 4K wallpapers, including a catalog of over 1,000 options and support for custom video imports. It is built using Swift and Metal, designed to run on macOS 15.0 and later.
Offers a one-time purchase model for live wallpaper software on macOS, avoiding subscription fees.
Product capabilities
Key features
- 1,000+ wallpaper loops
- Custom video import (MP4, MOV, M4V, GIF)
- Multi-monitor support
- Menu bar controls for playback
- Live Lock Screen and Screen Saver support (macOS 26/Tahoe and later)
- Performance optimization settings (pause on battery, fullscreen, high CPU)
- Native macOS application
Ways to use it
Use cases
- Setting live desktop wallpapers
- Setting live Lock Screen and Screen Saver backgrounds
- Customizing desktop backgrounds with personal video files
Who it is built for
Best for
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Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- One-time purchase model
- Supports custom video files
- Includes performance management settings to reduce battery and CPU usage
- Native macOS development
Things to consider
- Requires macOS 15.0 or later
- Live Lock Screen and Screen Saver features require macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later
- Pro license limited to 3 Macs
Plan information
Pricing
One-time purchase of $7.99 for a Pro license.
Free to try.
Prices and plans can change. Confirm current terms on the official pricing page before purchasing.
Compatibility & availability
Technical details
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Quick answers
MacWall - Live 4K wallpapers for your Mac, without the subscription. FAQ
Is Pro a subscription?
No, it is a one-time purchase.
How many Macs can I use one license on?
One license covers up to 3 Macs.
Which macOS versions are supported?
macOS 15.0 or later is required.
Can I import my own videos?
Yes, you can drag MP4, MOV, M4V, or GIF files into MacWall to use as wallpapers.
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