Each page answers one question about MacWall in a few sentences, then links to the documentation for the steps. For how-to guides see the docs; for how live wallpapers work on a Mac see Learn.
Price and licenses
- Is MacWall free?No. MacWall has a free 24-hour trial on every Mac, then Pro is a one-time payment for up to 3 Macs. There is no subscription.
- How many Macs can I use MacWall on?One MacWall Pro license activates on up to 3 of your Macs. Pro+ covers 5 or 10 Macs with the same features, and every license is paid once.
- Can I get a refund for MacWall?Yes. Every MacWall license has a 7-day money-back guarantee, no reason needed: email support within 7 days. EU and UK buyers get 14 days.
Battery and performance
- Does MacWall drain your MacBook battery?A playing wallpaper uses some power. MacWall pauses behind full-screen apps and while displays sleep, and Pause on battery holds it whenever you unplug.
- How much CPU does MacWall use?MacWall decodes video in hardware. With System Wallpaper playback on macOS 26+, the MacWall process uses 0% CPU after you quit; macOS still decodes the video.
Lock Screen and your own videos
- Can you put a live wallpaper on the Mac Lock Screen?Yes, on macOS 26 Tahoe and macOS 27. MacWall plays your wallpaper on the Lock Screen and as the screen saver, with Pro or during the free trial.
- Can I use my own video as a wallpaper on Mac?Not with macOS alone, which takes only images. MacWall Pro adds your own MP4, MOV and M4V videos as private live wallpapers on your Mac.
- Does MacWall work with multiple monitors?Yes. MacWall plays on every connected display, one wallpaper in sync everywhere or a different one per display, and remembers each monitor setup.
Compatibility
- Does MacWall work on macOS 27?Yes. MacWall runs on macOS 27 Golden Gate with live desktop, Lock Screen and screen saver wallpapers. macOS 27 itself needs an Apple silicon Mac.
- Does MacWall work on Intel Macs?Yes. MacWall is a universal app for Apple silicon and Intel Macs on macOS 15 or later. macOS 27 needs Apple silicon, so Intel Macs use 15 or 26.
- Does MacWall work offline?Yes, for wallpapers you've downloaded. New downloads and activating a key need internet, and Pro pauses after 7 days without a license check.