On Windows 11 operating system you have the possibility to set live wallpapers on the desktop , but not through settings on your computer. To change your wallpaper from static to animated you will need to use a third-party app. The name of the app that will allow you to set an animated wallpaper is ” Lively Wallpaper ” and is available for download on the Microsoft Store.
Lively Wallpaper is an open source application that allows you to set videos, web pages and GIF images as desktop wallpapers and screensavers. The application offers a library with many live wallpapers to choose from to set as wallpaper on Windows 11 , but you can always add your own.
In this guide, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about setting live wallpapers on Windows 11.
Guide on how to set a live wallpaper on windows 11
If you want to set moving desktop wallpapers on Windows 11, you need to install the app first and select the animation.
Install Lively Wallpaper app
To install the Lively Wallpaper app, do the following:
- Open the Lively Wallpaperapp on the Microsoft Store
- Click the Access App Store button
- Click the Installbutton .
Once you complete the steps, you can use the app to set live wallpapers on your desktop.
Set a live wallpaper
To set a live wallpaper as a background on your Windows 11 desktop, do the following:
- Open the Lively Wallpaper app.
- Click Library.
- Select a live wallpaper.
- Click on the menu button (three dots) and select the “Set as Wallpaper” option.
- (Optional) Click the Customizeoption to adjust various settings based on the characteristics of the wallpaper.
After completing the steps, the live wallpaper will be applied to your desktop.
Live Wallpaper customizations with Lively Wallpaper on Windows 11
Also, depending on the animation, you can have further customizations. For example, if you set the option “ Fluid “, the desktop will react to the system volume and cursor.
On the Settings page, you can control startup behavior and rules to minimize performance impact, and there’s also an option to control the taskbar theme to make it blurry, fully transparent, and more.
Since these wallpapers are animated images, they will require additional system resources. However, the wallpaper will automatically stop when you use an app or game in full screen or access your device via Remote Desktop. And you can set a rule to stop the animation when running on battery.
The application also includes support for multi-monitor setups. You can extend a single wallpaper across all monitors or duplicate the same across displays. Also, HiDPI and Ultrawide resolutions are supported.
