How to make an animated desktop?

Each user of a computer or laptop, both professional and amateur, at least once tried to realize the idea of ​​adapting some kind of animated file as a screensaver of the desktop of a computer device. This is a very interesting thought. So, it’s currently very fashionable to download a tablet or smartphone “Live wallpaper”. However, this focus is not obtained by all users. Sometimes on the Internet you come across a very beautiful animated image or video, and you want to install it as a screensaver on the desktop of a computer or laptop. In our article, we will look at how to make an animated desktop.

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Live screensaver from animated file

“Live” or animated wallpapers have the ability to observe on your desktop instead of constantly displaying all kinds of visual or animated effects. Some of them are even able to respond to the music playing at that moment.

Important! For a “live” screensaver on the desktop, the computer must be a relatively new model, since the program consumes a lot of resources.

An animated screensaver is immediately able to activate, and it displays on the computer desktop. However, not all animated images appear on the second screen; for some, only the operation on the main screen is characteristic.

Important! In the absence of additional software, it is not possible to install a “live” picture. The reason for this is that the Windows operating system does not have the function of supporting animated GIF files for use as desktop background images.

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Pros and cons of the solution:

  • Of course, an animated GIF can be installed on the desktop, but it will be displayed as a static image, since the system is able to perceive only the first frame of the animated image. This is a significant minus.
  • There is a positive point, which is the existence of a sufficient number of Windows applications, using which you can “make a live” screensaver from any assortment of animated GIFs that are suitable in size and plot.

Important! There are paid programs, for example, Stardock DeskScapes. The functioning of this application for 30 days is free, and then, if you are satisfied with this program, you will have to pay about $ 10. But also in the software market you can buy free software products, such as: BioniX Animated Wallpaper, DreamScene Activator, Video Wallpaper and DeskScapes 8.

When downloading any software from different sources, be sure to use antivirus program.

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Bionix

The BioniX software product has a huge advantage - it is fully compatible with absolutely all versions of the Windows operating system. There is also a drawback - this application places an animated image or video on top of all the icons on the desktop. That is why the BioniX program can be used only if a file is used for a live screensaver, which weighs very little and does not require stretching in full screen.

Important! In this application, there is a special option “Display under desktop icons” (in the English version - “Paint below desktop icons”), but in practice it is obvious that it requires a lot of RAM resources.As a result, the computer device starts to slow down, its performance level is significantly reduced.

How to make an animated screensaver on your desktop using BioniX:

  • Install the application on a computer or laptop. After that, the functioning of the considered program is carried out separately from the standard tool for setting wallpaper.
  • Launch BioniX, go to the Tools menu, select Wallpaper animator.
  • Specify the path to the folder in which the files for the animated screensaver are saved.
  • Select the desired file. After these actions, a live screensaver is activated on the desktop.

Important! Not all animated images or videos are displayed as wallpapers on the second screen. Some of them function only on the main desktop.

  • Set all the parameters of the animated screensaver. The BioniX program provides the ability to independently adjust the speed, quality and size of live wallpaper.
  • After completing the settings for the animated desktop background, the application window can be minimized. It will automatically move to tray.
  • In order to change or delete animated wallpapers from the desktop, you need to click on the icon with the image of a red dragon.

Important! There are situations when you need to hide some information from other users of your home or work PC. This is pretty simple. Read step-by-step instructions in a separate publication "How to make a transparent folder on the desktop?".

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Dreamscene activator

The tiny Windows 7 DreamScene Activator utility has the ability for the Windows 7 operating system to realize the idea of ​​animated wallpapers. How to make an animated desktop using DreamScene Activator:

  1. After the archive has been downloaded and unpacked, you need to launch the file and give it access to administrator rights. To do this, you must first right-click on it, from the context menu that appears, select the option “Run as administrator”.
  2. Next, click on the Enable DreamScene button.
  3. After these actions, a new item “Set as Desktop Background” will become available in the context menu. It is he who makes it possible to set a video or an animated image as wallpaper.
  4. Now you need to turn to the official site, make the selection of a suitable clip for the desktop. On this resource, selected scenes are sorted into various categories. In addition, there are quite a few other sources on the network that are excellent for downloading the necessary videos. You just need to search.

Important! This technique has one significant drawback. The names of all folders and icons on the desktop are translucent and difficult to read. But this situation is very easily correctable. To do this, go to the desktop properties, then click on the “Personalization” button, then click on the “Desktop Background” item, click on the “Solid Colors” insert and select white color. After the procedure, all the inscriptions are well read.

The software product Dreamscene does not bring any benefit, since it consumes the system resources of a computer device. Since the processor performance is growing every year, you can take it with a similar action. Moreover, when you open a window in full screen, the clip is paused, in this case there is no waste of system resources.

Important! Trying to beautifully design the screen of your PC, do not forget about practicality, because the organization of shortcuts for various applications, programs and control panels should be convenient in the first place. To facilitate your task, we have prepared a selection of useful tips in the following articles:

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DreamScene Video Wallpaper

The software product Video Wallpaper is very easy to use, so setting up animated wallpapers does not take much time. How to make animated desktop wallpapers using Video Wallpaper:

  • First of all, you need to download the DreamScene Video Wallpaper application to a laptop or computer.
  • Unzip the archive, launch the executable file.
  • After that, using the instructions of the installer, you need to install the necessary application on your system.
  • Then a shortcut will appear on the desktop, clicking on which you can start the program.

Important! After the program is launched, the current desktop image changes to a black background with an inscription. This means that the software product is ready for use.

  • The first launch does not bring the desired result, since the list of available video wallpapers is empty. Therefore, you will have to download them yourself by clicking on the button "Download Video Wallpapers".
  • Just now you can start installing the animated image. Using the three available buttons that are under the list, you can select the desired video wallpaper. To do this, click on the “Remove from list” button, click on the “Add file to list” insert and click on the “Add directory” item, select the animated image that will be played on the desktop.

Important! Thanks to this application, you can configure not only the frequency of the change of “live” pictures and scale, but also create your own playlists.

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DeskScapes 8

There is another way to set animated wallpapers on your desktop. To do this, use the DeskScapes application. How to install animated desktop wallpapers using DeskScapes 8:

  • Download and install DeskScapes 8 software into the operating system of a computer or laptop.
  • After that, you need to activate the program during the trial period, while indicating your email address.
  • Next, an email will be sent to the specified address with a link to the activation procedure within thirty days.
  • After the activation, a possible access to the application is carried out.
  • Now you can select an animated image and click on the “Apply to my Desktop” button.

Important! We must not forget that the use of DeskScapes allows you to set not only video wallpapers, but also ordinary pictures. Therefore, choosing “live pictures”, you need to pay attention to the small tab, which looks like a film, displayed on the right side in the lower corner of the sketch.

  • If you were not able to find a suitable animated image, then you can scroll through the list and find the link at the very end, clicking on which you can go to the page where a huge number of animated video wallpapers are located.

Important! Having finished designing the PC screen, critically examine the entire working area. You may also find our ideas from the following publications useful:

  1. DIY desktop organizer.
  2. How to decorate the desktop?
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As you can see, there are more than enough methods and applications for making an animated desktop. Experiment with them to diversify your workdays with interesting pictures before your eyes.

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