Live Wallpapers on the Desktop: How to Install

If you're tired of the static picture on your desktop, you can change it to an animated screensaver. Unfortunately, you can't just use any file — you need to use specialized programs. We will talk about them in this guide.

In one of the articles, we detailed how to use the Wallpaper Engine program. You can familiarize yourself with it via this link. Today, however, we will talk about other similar programs.

A small utility that allows you to set an animated screensaver on your desktop. It comes with 12 live wallpapers.

Installation and Configuration Steps:

Each screensaver can be customized. For example, you can set it across multiple monitors or just on one of them. To do this, after selecting the wallpaper, enter the Control Panel within the program itself.

If you want to set your own screensaver option, press the + icon located on the left side of the program window.

After that, you can choose a file on your computer or specify a link to a website where it is located. This could be an animated GIF image or a full video. There are even specialized websites for live wallpapers, such as shadertoy.com.

Another utility designed for setting up animated screensavers. It can be downloaded from the Microsoft app store via this link. Unlike Lively Wallpaper, it doesn't come with its own wallpapers, so you'll have to find and download them onto your computer yourself. Afterward, specify the file location in the Browse Folder field.

This program doesn't have as many settings as other utilities. However, it consumes almost no resources on your computer, making it suitable even for less powerful machines. It can be downloaded here. On the official website, you'll find a wide selection of animated wallpapers to suit any taste.

This isn't just live wallpaper; it's a small desktop game that simulates a full aquarium with fish. If desired, you can choose specific types of fish. It also includes feeding, air supply, and landscape changes. You can download this application on the official website.

This program, from the creators of Genshin Impact, will surely appeal to anime fans. After installation, a charming girl will appear on your monitor screen who will watch over you. You can also interact with her — the program includes a wide range of animations. In addition, the application features a number of built-in static and live wallpapers from the games Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3rd, and Guns GirlZ. Unfortunately, adding your own wallpapers in this program is not possible. N0va Desktop can be downloaded for free on Steam and Epic Game Store.