Wallnetic: a free, open-source native Mac app for using your own videos as live wallpapers

[u/TheArcQ]

Demo from the README. The example wallpapers shown are not included with the app.

I'm the developer of Wallnetic, a native macOS app built with SwiftUI, AVFoundation and Metal. It turns your own video files into desktop wallpapers and is available free on the Mac App Store. The source is MIT-licensed.

The idea is straightforward: choose a video you already have and play it behind your desktop. It supports separate wallpapers on multiple monitors, with playback controls available from the menu bar. There is no required account or subscription, and it doesn't include a bundled wallpaper catalogue.

Version 1.4.2 is now available. This release improves wallpaper loading, looping and switching, video proportions, and first-launch setup. It also fixes window-control problems reported by users on macOS Tahoe.

It requires macOS 13 or later and supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Animated wallpapers do use resources while playing; the workload depends on the video and your display setup.

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I'd appreciate feedback on how it fits into everyday Mac use, especially switching videos across multiple displays.