Steps follow official Lively documentation and the app’s public feature list. This website does not claim unpublished performance tests. When GitHub or the Microsoft Store disagrees with a guide, follow those sources.
Start with install if you do not have the app yet. Use the library guide if you already installed Lively and only need a file from this site.
Install Lively Wallpaper on Windows 10 or 11
Install Lively Wallpaper from the Microsoft Store or GitHub. Official sources only, plus what to check after setup.
Set a video as a live wallpaper in Lively
Turn an MP4 or WebM file into a looping Windows desktop background with Lively Wallpaper.
Pause Lively Wallpaper while gaming
How Lively's documented smart-pause behavior stops wallpaper playback during fullscreen games, and how to check it.
Use Lively Wallpaper on multiple monitors
Span, per-display, and grid layouts in Lively, and how to choose one for a two- or three-monitor Windows desk.
Lively Wallpaper vs Wallpaper Engine
A side-by-side look at cost, sources, workshop size, and official features. Both apps are separate products.
Use a YouTube URL as a Lively wallpaper
Lively can load some web URLs, including YouTube links, as a desktop wallpaper. Limits and safer alternatives.
Import and share Lively ZIP wallpaper packs
How Lively's .lively or zip packages work, and how they differ from a plain MP4 download.
Use Lively Wallpaper on a laptop without draining the battery
Pause-on-battery and lighter files. Live wallpapers use extra power; the official app can stop them when unplugged.
HTML and shader wallpapers in Lively
What Lively's web and GLSL wallpaper types are for, and when a video file is the better choice.
Use this wallpaper library with Lively
How to download a live MP4 from LivelyWallpaper.app and apply it in the official Lively app without confusing the website for the program.