Can I use my own video as a wallpaper on Mac?

Yes. Drag any .mp4 file into Wallper and it becomes a live wallpaper on your Mac, alongside the curated gallery.

Full walkthrough: /blog/2026/05/set-video-as-live-wallpaper-mac

Yes — the Wallper app supports importing your own video and image files as live wallpapers. Drag any .mp4 file into the app and it will be added to your personal library alongside the curated gallery. Other containers like .mov or .hevc need to be converted to .mp4 first.

If you want to share a wallpaper with the community, you can also submit it through the Upload page. Each submission is checked for resolution, aspect ratio and playback stability before it appears in the public catalog.

FAQ

Is there a Wallpaper Engine for Mac?
Wallpaper Engine itself is Windows-only and has no macOS version. Wallper is the native macOS equivalent: video wallpapers on the desktop, the Lock Screen and the screensaver, built on Apple's own frameworks rather than a compatibility layer.
Where can I download 4K wallpapers for Mac?
You can browse and download high-quality 4K wallpapers directly from this page. All wallpapers are optimized for macOS displays, including Retina screens.
Are these wallpapers free to download?
Yes, you can download wallpapers for free and use them on your Mac.
Can I use these wallpapers as live wallpapers on Mac?
macOS doesn’t support live wallpapers by default. To use video wallpapers, you need an app like Wallper.
How do I set a video wallpaper on Mac?
You can’t set video wallpapers using macOS alone. Apps like Wallper allow you to apply video wallpapers to your desktop and lock screen.