What each macOS version gets
- macOS 15 Sequoia: live desktop wallpapers; the Lock Screen shows a still.
- macOS 26 Tahoe: live desktop, Lock Screen and screen saver.
- macOS 27 Golden Gate: live desktop, Lock Screen and screen saver, on Apple silicon Macs.
After you upgrade to macOS 27
- Update MacWall: Settings → About → Check Now, or download the current build from macwall.app/download.
- If the desktop is black, check that MacWall is running (its icon is in the menu bar) and click Set Wallpaper again.
- If the Lock Screen or screen saver stopped moving, open System Settings → Wallpaper → Screen Saver: a screen saver picked after MacWall set its own replaces it.
The current version is MacWall 4.1.0, released October 24, 2026. Fixes for new macOS releases are listed in the changelog.
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More questions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.