Desktop Live Wallpaper+ for Windows

What this app does

Desktop Live Wallpaper+ is a free utility that lets you use a video clip as your PC desktop background. It’s aimed at users who enjoy animated or video wallpapers and want those visuals to appear automatically when they sign into Windows. The program also includes simple tools for making your own animated backgrounds.

Key capabilities

• Lets you assign a video file as the desktop backdrop and restore it at login
• Supports up to three monitors and only plays when the desktop is idle
• Free build accepts WMV files; other formats require conversion or the paid upgrade
• Playback controls let you loop, mute, set duration, or skip the clip

Quick setup steps

1. Start the application and choose which monitors should show the wallpaper.
2. Point the app to the folder that contains your video files.
3. Pick a video clip and configure playback options such as loop, mute, and length.
4. Apply the selection and enable the “start at login”/auto-apply setting so the wallpaper appears each time you sign into Windows.

File format and limits

The no-cost version handles WMV files natively. If your source is MP4 or another format, you can either convert those files to WMV with a video converter or purchase the full version to gain broader format support. The program is designed to begin playback only when the desktop is not busy, conserving resources while you work.

Tips and alternatives

• You can find many free video clips online and usually set one as your desktop within a couple of minutes.
• If you need wide format compatibility, consider converting files in batches before importing or look into alternative wallpaper apps that include MP4 support out of the box.
• Use shorter clips or reduce resolution to minimize CPU/GPU usage on older machines.