How to Set Live Wallpapers on PC (Windows 11 & 10) - The Ultimate Guide

How to Set Live Wallpapers on PC

A complete guide to using animated backgrounds on Windows 11 & 10. Learn how to install the free DesktopHut engine or use our wallpapers with other software.

1 Choose Your Software

Windows does not support video wallpapers by default. You need a "Live Wallpaper Engine" to make it work. We recommend DesktopHut because it is free, lightweight (0% CPU usage), and simple.

Microsoft Store

Recommended: The safest way to install. Includes automatic updates.

Install Free

Portable Version

No installation required. Just unzip and run the .exe file.

Download .ZIP

Already have other software?

Our wallpapers are universal video files (.MP4). They work perfectly with:

Lively Wallpaper (Open Source)
Wallpaper Engine (Steam)
VLC Media Player

2 Download a 4K Live Wallpaper

Now you need content! We host the world's largest collection of free animated backgrounds.

Go to our Home Page or use the search bar.
Browse categories like Anime, Games, or 4K Nature.
Click the green "Download" button to save the .MP4 file to your PC.

Browse Gallery

3 Apply the Wallpaper

Once you have the software and the video file, follow these steps:

Using DesktopHut:

Open the DesktopHut app.
Click the "Select Live Wallpaper" button.
Navigate to the folder where you saved the video file and select it.
Click "Play". Your desktop will instantly animate!

Note: If you are using Lively or Wallpaper Engine, simply drag-and-drop the downloaded video file into their main window to import it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does live wallpaper drain battery?

DesktopHut is optimized to stop playing when you run full-screen apps (like games) or when your laptop is on battery mode, ensuring minimal impact.

Will it lower my FPS in games?

No. Our software automatically pauses the animation when it detects a game running, so your GPU resources are 100% dedicated to gaming.

Does this work on Windows 11?

Yes! DesktopHut is fully compatible with Windows 11, Windows 10, and even older versions like Windows 8/7.

Is it really free?

Yes. Both the DesktopHut software and all the wallpapers in our gallery are 100% free to download and use.