Question 1

Where can I download 4K wallpapers for Mac?

Accepted Answer

You can browse and download high-quality 4K wallpapers directly from this page. All wallpapers are optimized for macOS displays, including Retina screens.

Question 2

Are these wallpapers free to download?

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Yes, you can download wallpapers for free and use them on your Mac.

Question 3

Can I use these wallpapers as live wallpapers on Mac?

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macOS doesn’t support live wallpapers by default. To use video wallpapers, you need an app like Wallper.

Question 4

How do I set a video wallpaper on Mac?

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You can’t set video wallpapers using macOS alone. Apps like Wallper allow you to apply video wallpapers to your desktop and lock screen.

Question 5

What resolution are these wallpapers?

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Most wallpapers are available in high resolution, including Full HD and 4K, so they look sharp on all Mac displays.

Question 6

Can I upload my own wallpapers?

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If you want to use your own videos as wallpapers, you can do that inside Wallper by importing local files.

Question 7

Do live wallpapers affect performance on Mac?

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It depends on the app you use. Optimized apps like Wallper use minimal CPU and pause when not visible, so the impact is very low.

Question 8

Which versions of macOS are supported?

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Wallper runs on macOS 12 Monterey and newer, with full native support for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3 and later).

Question 9

Which video formats does Wallper support?

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Wallper supports MP4 files (H.264 or HEVC) for live wallpapers, plus static JPG, PNG and HEIC images.

Question 10

Will a live wallpaper drain my MacBook battery?

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Only minimally. Wallper pauses playback on battery by default and resumes when you plug in.

Question 11

Can I set different wallpapers on each display?

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Yes, Wallper supports per‑display wallpapers out of the box.

Question 12

Can I use a live wallpaper on the lock screen?

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You can sync your desktop wallpaper to the lock screen as a static image, since macOS does not allow live playback on the login window.

Question 13

How do I uninstall Wallper?

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Quit the app and drag it from Applications to the Trash. macOS restores your default wallpaper automatically.

Question 14

What is the refund policy?

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We offer a 14‑day no‑questions‑asked refund for any purchase made directly through wallper.app.

Question 15

How many Macs can I use my license on?

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A single Wallper Pro license can be used on up to 3 personal Macs.

Question 16

Can I use a YouTube video as a wallpaper?

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Not directly. Download the video to a supported format first, then import it into Wallper.

Question 17

Do I need an internet connection to use Wallper?

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No. Once a wallpaper is applied, Wallper plays it completely offline.

Question 18

How much disk space do live wallpapers take?

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A typical 4K live wallpaper is 20–80 MB. Only wallpapers you download are stored locally.

Question 19

Do you have wallpapers for ultrawide monitors?

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Yes. Many wallpapers are also published in 21:9 and 32:9 for ultrawide setups.

Question 20

How is Wallper different from the Aerial screensaver?

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Aerial plays Apple’s built‑in videos only as a screensaver; Wallper plays any video as a full live desktop wallpaper.

Question 21

How do I contact support?

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Email support@wallper.app or use the in‑app Send Feedback form.

Question 22

Can I upload my own wallpapers?

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Yes. You can upload wallpapers directly in the app.

Question 23

Do wallpapers play sound?

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Wallpapers are muted by default, but some can include sound.

Question 24

How often do you add new wallpapers?

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We publish new wallpapers every week, with larger themed drops each month.

Question 25

Can wallpapers change automatically?

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Yes. Wallper can switch wallpapers automatically.

Question 26

Can I use different wallpapers on each screen?

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Yes. Each display can have its own wallpaper.

Question 27

How large are wallpapers?

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Sizes vary depending on resolution and length.

Question 28

Can I delete downloaded wallpapers?

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Yes. You can remove them anytime.

Question 29

Do I need an account to upload wallpapers?

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No. You can upload directly from the app.

Question 30

Does Wallper work with external displays?

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Yes. External monitors are fully supported.

Question 31

Why isn’t the Lock Screen wallpaper working?

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Make sure Lock Screen is enabled in Wallper settings and try setting a wallpaper again.

Question 32

How do I set up Lock Screen wallpapers?

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Follow the step-by-step guide on our website: https://www.wallper.app/support/lockscreen

Question 33

How do Lock Screen wallpapers work?

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Wallper integrates directly with macOS using Apple’s system pipeline. See guide: https://www.wallper.app/support/lockscreen

Question 34

What macOS version is required for Lock Screen wallpapers?

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macOS 26 or newer is required. Guide: https://www.wallper.app/support/lockscreen

Question 35

Why isn’t the Lock Screen wallpaper working?

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Enable it in settings and set a wallpaper again. Guide: https://www.wallper.app/support/lockscreen

Question 36

Why don’t I see Wallper in System Settings → Wallpaper?

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It appears after you enable it and set a wallpaper. Guide: https://www.wallper.app/support/lockscreen

Question 37

Where is my license key?

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Your license is shown right after purchase and sent to your email.

Question 38

Why isn’t Wallper on the App Store?

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Wallper uses system-level features not supported by the App Store.

Question 39

Why are wallpapers loading slowly or the app feels slow?

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Loading speed depends on your location and connection.

Question 40

Do you offer a promo code or discount?

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Yes. You can get a 10% discount in our Discord.

Question 41

Do I need an account to publish a wallpaper?

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No account is required — your Wallper app is paired with a hardware ID. Just drop the files, add your author name, and submit.

Question 42

How long does the review take?

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Most submissions are reviewed within 24–48 hours. We check for resolution, loop quality, copyright and content guidelines.

Question 43

Can I publish AI-generated wallpapers?

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Yes, as long as you own the rights to the model output and the result follows our content guidelines. We may ask for the prompt or workflow.

Question 44

What if my file is bigger than 300 MB?

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Re-encode it to HEVC with a sensible bitrate (15–40 Mbps for 4K is plenty). A short HEVC 4K loop usually fits in 20–80 MB.

Question 45

Will I get credited for my wallpapers?

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Your author name shows on every wallpaper page in the gallery, and your library lists all wallpapers you've published.

Question 46

Can I remove a published wallpaper later?

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Yes — contact support and we'll take it down. Wallpapers that users have already set keep working locally.

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