What needs a connection
- Downloading a wallpaper the first time, in the app or with Set on Mac on the web.
- Activating a license key.
- New wallpapers: offline, Home and Explore show the catalog MacWall last loaded.
- Updates: MacWall looks for new versions while it's open.
What works offline
- Every wallpaper you've downloaded or added yourself, on the desktop, the Lock Screen and the screen saver.
- Shuffle and Day Schedule, with wallpapers already on your Mac. A scheduled one that isn't downloaded yet waits until you're back online.
Going offline for a while
Before a trip, open the wallpapers you want and choose Save to Library, which downloads them without changing your desktop. If Pro pauses after a week offline, MacWall shows Reconnect to Restore Pro: the license is fine, and Pro comes back by itself once your Mac is online. There's nothing to buy again.
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More questions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.