Microsoft Windows is known for releasing newer versions of its operating system every one to two years. The latest version of their OS, Windows 11, was released on 5 October 2021. Windows 11 was released with a fresh interface and loads of exciting features. But did you know that it lacked one essential feature? Windows 11 did not have any built-in option for setting live wallpapers. Most Windows users have been waiting for this feature to roll out. However, Microsoft Windows has disappointed us once again. But don’t worry, we have a solution here. If you want to use live wallpaper on desktop on your Windows 11, you will have to download third-party applications from the Microsoft Store. Some applications even allow you to convert videos to live wallpapers for your background.
To get live wallpapers for Windows 11, go through this guide.
What is a Live Wallpaper?
A live wallpaper is basically an animated picture or GIF that plays on a loop to make the background attractive and bring an entirely new look to your PC. Some live wallpapers change color with the time of the day, while others may work with the device’s gyroscope.
Benefits of live wallpaper on Windows 11
Some of the major advantages of having a live wallpaper are:
- Your desktop background looks cooler and much more lively.
- Numerous customization options as per your mood.
- Some live wallpapers also have soothing music to calm your nerves.
Now that you know the benefits of live wallpaper let us discuss the steps you need to follow to set live wallpaper on your Windows 11 PC.
Steps to Set a Live or Animated Wallpaper on your Windows 11 PC.
As discussed earlier, using third-party software is the only way to set live wallpaper on a Windows 11 PC. One of the most popular and trustworthy third-party applications that can be used is Lively Wallpaper. Here’s how to apply live wallpaper on Windows 11 desktop using Lively.
Step 1: First, visit the Microsoft store and type “Lively Wallpapers”.
Step 2: You will come across the tab “Lively Wallpaper”. Click on it.
Step 3: Next, click on the Get button, and the application will be downloaded to your device and installed automatically.
Step 4: After successful installation, click on the Open button.
Step 5: You will find numerous live wallpaper options in the Lively Wallpaper app dashboard. To select any wallpaper to your liking, simply click on it, then press the three dots.
Step 6: Now you will find numerous options on the list like customize, edit or set as wallpaper. Here you can add a text or do any other customization per your will.
Step 7: Now you are all set and have a funky and cool-looking desktop.
Set GIF as Live Wallpaper
If you dislike the wallpapers, you can always download a GIF and add them to the application. To do that, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit any GIF website and search for anything you want.
Step 2: Once you like a GIF, simply right-click on the picture and click on “save image as.” On the “Save As” box, assign a name to the GIF and click “Save”.
Step 3: Next, open the Lively Wallpaper application and click “Add Wallpaper”.
Step 4: Now, click on “Browse,” click on the GIF file name and click on “Ok”.
Step 5: Now, to set the GIF as the wallpaper, click on the tile with the GIF on the Lively Wallpaper app and select “Set as Wallpaper”.
Steps to Remove the Live Wallpaper
Step 1: Open the “Lively Wallpaper” app.
Step 2: Click on the “Active Wallpaper (s) tab and click on Close to remove the current wallpaper.
Step 3: Now click on “Ok”.
There are thousands of live wallpaper applications on the internet. For most of them, you can follow the same steps mentioned above.
Popular Live Wallpaper Applications for Windows 11
- PUSH Video Wallpaper
- VLC Media Player
- Wallpaper Engine
- Desktop Live Wallpaper+
- DeskScapes
If you are working on your desktop or laptop regularly, you may want to change the look of your system from time to time to avoid monotony. With live wallpapers as your Windows 11 background, you won’t get bored. You can also add notes or set reminders by customizing your live wallpaper. Hopefully, this guide helped you redefine your Microsoft Windows 11 PC.
