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Galaxy live wallpapers for Mac

Slow-turning nebulae, star fields drifting past, the Milky Way over a quiet horizon. Galaxy loops are mostly black with points of light, which makes them among the most battery-friendly and readable wallpapers in the catalog.

Download MacWall24 wallpapers · up to 4K · updated as new loops publish

How to set a Galaxy live wallpaper on Mac

  1. Download MacWall and drag it to Applications. It runs on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs with macOS 15 or later.
  2. Pick any Galaxy wallpaper above to preview the loop, its resolution, and its length.
  3. Choose Set on Mac. MacWall opens that wallpaper and applies it to your desktop, on one display or all of them.
  4. Optional: with Pro on macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later, use the same loop on your Lock Screen and as a Screen Saver.

Why Galaxy wallpapers look better in MacWall

  • Real video, not a GIF: loops play at full frame rate and up to 4K, decoded on Apple's media engine instead of the CPU.
  • Battery-aware: playback pauses on battery, in full-screen apps, and when the display sleeps. See live wallpaper battery drain on Mac.
  • Every display: sync one loop across monitors or give each screen its own wallpaper.
  • One payment: try everything free for 24 hours; the full catalog then stays unlocked with a one-time $12.99 license, no subscription. See pricing.

Looking for more? Browse the full Space category, every live wallpaper collection, or read how to set a live wallpaper on Mac.

Frequently asked questions

Are galaxy wallpapers good for OLED or mini-LED MacBooks?
Mostly-black galaxy loops look especially deep on mini-LED MacBook Pro displays, and the dark frame keeps desktop icons easy to read.
How do I set a Galaxy live wallpaper on my Mac?
Download MacWall, open any Galaxy wallpaper on this page, and choose Set on Mac. The app opens that wallpaper and applies it to your desktop. You can also find it inside the app by searching for "Galaxy".
How many Galaxy wallpapers are there?
24 Galaxy wallpapers are in the MacWall catalog right now, and the list updates automatically as the community publishes new loops.
Do Galaxy live wallpapers work on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro?
Yes. MacWall runs on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs with macOS 15 or later, decodes video in hardware, and pauses automatically on battery and in full-screen apps.

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Minimum macOS 15.0 or later