Customize Lock Screen with video wallpapers
Backdrop is the first and only app offering custom video wallpapers on both desktop and Lock Screen, providing exclusive world-first functionality that seamlessly integrates with macOS setup
Backdrop
Backdrop
Live Wallpapers for your Mac Desktop & Lock Screen
Overview
What it is
Backdrop 2.0 brings video wallpapers to both your Mac Desktop and your Lock Screen. Smooth 4K playback with low CPU use. Browse 1,000+ scenes, or craft your perfect wallpaper with the built-in editor. Multi-display support, community platform, free trial.
Intent
I need it when
Manage wallpapers across multiple displays efficiently
Backdrop supports multi-monitor setups with the ability to mirror a single backdrop or set different ones per screen, plus intelligent playback that pauses in fullscreen mode to optimize performance
Transform Mac desktop with visually engaging animated content
Backdrop provides thousands of 4K video wallpapers and community-created animated scenes that bring motion and atmosphere to the desktop, enabling users to create an inspiring and personalized workspace aesthetic
Discover and curate personalized wallpaper collections
Backdrop's community platform offers thousands of curated animated wallpapers searchable by style, color, mood, resolution, and creator, with playlist functionality to automatically rotate backdrops based on schedule or mood
Create and share custom video wallpapers
Backdrop's Creator feature allows users to design custom backdrops in seconds using their own videos or Rive animations, then share them with the community or use privately
Drop
Not a fit when
- User runs macOS versions older than macOS 15, as Backdrop requires macOS 15 or later
- User needs wallpaper support for Windows or Linux systems, as Backdrop is Mac-exclusive
- User wants static image wallpapers only, as Backdrop specializes in 4K video and animated backdrops
- User has severe battery constraints and cannot tolerate any additional GPU usage, despite Backdrop's optimization
- User requires wallpaper customization without community sharing or account login capabilities
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Pricing
Freemium with subscription and lifetime purchase options View pricing