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You can Set Animated GIF As Wallpaper In Windows 11/10. For example, you can change the default desktop background, create and use themes to automatically change wallpaper at set times, and automatically set a Bing picture (Windows Spotlight) as the desktop background.
Most people who use PCs are happy with the ways they can change the desktop. But some users, like me, would like to make the desktop more interesting by using an animated GIF as the background. As you may already know, you can’t set a GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) or live wallpaper as the background on Windows 10 or 11.
There are a lot of apps that can help you set an animated GIF as your Windows 10/11 desktop wallpaper, but Lively Wallpaper is one of the best free ones. With Lively Wallpaper, it’s easy to make a GIF photo your desktop background. It can also set a webpage as your desktop background, in addition to the GIF.
Steps To Set Animated GIF As Wallpaper In Windows 11/10
- First of all, launch Microsoft Store on your Windows 11 and search for Lively Wallpaper.
- Next, click on the Get icon to install Lively Wallpaper on your device. Once installed, click on the Launch button as shown below.
- Once the app opens, you need to go through the initial setup process. Once done, click on the (+) button on the left pane.
- Now click on the Browse button and select the GIF you want to use as wallpaper.
using Plastuer
- Download the Plastuer from the official website. You need not install it. Just extract the file, and run it on your PC.
- You will be asked to enter GIF, which you to set up as wallpaper. Plastuer gives you multiple ways to upload the GIF.
- Select File- This option helps you select the GIF file stored on your PC.
- Browse Gallery- You can select the GIF file from the official gallery.
- Create Playlist- You can also add several URLs of GIFs through this option.
- URL- If you want to select a GIF from the internet, use this option.
- Next, you will be asked to select the monitor on which you want to set the wallpaper. Select the monitor, and then click on save to set the wallpaper.
- If you want to disable the wallpaper, then click on disable wallpaper option you will find at the Plastuer.
FAQ
Can Windows 11 have GIF wallpaper?
With the “Lively Wallpaper” app from the Microsoft Store, you can use a live background on Windows 11 that looks like the animated wallpapers on Android. Lively Wallpaper is an open-source program that lets you use videos, webpages, and GIF images as desktop wallpapers and screensavers.
How do I add an animated wallpaper to Windows 11?
In the Search box of the Microsoft Store, type “Lively Wallpaper,” and then choose the Lively Wallpaper app from the list of results. Next, you’ll see some details about the application. Just to the right of this information, click “Get.” Once Lively Wallpaper is chosen, the download will start.
Why isn t Live wallpaper working Windows 11?
Type SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe and press Enter. Check and uncheck Animate controls and elements inside windows. Click on Apply and OK. The Lively Wallpaper should start working now.
Why can’t i set different backgrounds Windows 11?
- Press the Windows + I keys on your keyboard. …
- Select Personalization and then select Background. …
- Click on Picture from the Personalize your background list. …
- Select Browse Photos and click on the image you want to use as your desktop background.