video wallpaper Archives

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January 18, 2026

Microsoft lets you use .webp images as Windows 11 desktop background, no signs of Video wallpaper yet

Users can now select .webp images as their desktop wallpaper in Windows 11 by navigating to Settings > Personalization > Desktop Background, as part of Build 26220.7653. This feature is currently available to testers and will roll out to Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2 devices soon. The .webp format allows for high-quality images with smaller file sizes compared to JPG and PNG. Previously, users had to convert images to PNG or JPG for use as wallpapers. Microsoft is also exploring the possibility of allowing video formats like .mp4 as desktop backgrounds, with tests showing that videos can be applied seamlessly without a size limit and stable resource usage. However, this video wallpaper feature has not appeared in the latest builds, leaving .webp images as the current option.

Winsage

December 24, 2025

How to Get Moving Wallpapers on Windows 11: Guide to Animated Desktops

Windows 11 is set to introduce native video wallpaper support in late 2025, currently available in testing builds for Windows Insiders, supporting formats like MP4, MKV, and WebM. Users can access animated wallpapers through third-party applications, with Lively Wallpaper being a recommended free option that supports various formats and features. Wallpaper Engine is a paid alternative known for its extensive library and interactive wallpapers. VLC Media Player can also set videos as wallpapers, but it has limitations such as requiring constant operation and higher resource usage. Animated wallpapers generally consume more battery and system resources, but modern applications include features to mitigate these impacts. Users are advised to download wallpapers from trusted sources to ensure safety.

Winsage

September 24, 2025

Microsoft confirms DRM playback issues in Windows

Microsoft has announced a remake of its DreamScene video wallpaper feature for Windows, while also confirming playback issues in Windows 11 version 24H2. Users may experience difficulties playing protected content after installing the non-security preview update from August 29, 2025, or subsequent updates, including the cumulative update from September 9, 2025. The issues primarily affect applications using the Enhanced Video Renderer with HDCP enforcement or DRM, resulting in copyright protection errors, playback interruptions, freezing, or black screens. This problem does not affect popular streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, or HBO Max. Microsoft is working on a resolution and has suggested options for users, including downgrading the operating system, switching to alternative playback applications, or refraining from watching DRM-protected content until a fix is released.

Winsage

September 23, 2025

Windows 11 could bring back an old feature for wallpapers from Windows Vista – and it’s about time

Windows 11 may introduce a feature allowing users to set video files as their desktop wallpaper, supporting formats like MP4, MOV, AVI, and WMV. This feature was found in recent preview builds and would not loop videos continuously. It recalls a similar feature from Windows Vista called Windows DreamScene. Currently, users rely on third-party applications for video wallpapers. Concerns exist about the potential impact on system resources and battery life for laptop users. Microsoft aims to compete with macOS, which offers dynamic wallpapers.

Winsage

September 22, 2025

Windows 11 is getting a video wallpaper feature

Microsoft is reintroducing the DreamScene feature in the latest builds of Windows 11, allowing users to set video wallpapers using video files such as MP4 or MKV. This feature was previously available in Windows Vista and has been requested by the Windows community. DreamScene will enable videos to play seamlessly on the desktop, similar to the third-party application Wallpaper Engine, which is popular among users. Microsoft initially supported video wallpapers in Windows Vista's Ultimate version but discontinued it with Windows 7. The company has been experimenting with dynamic animated wallpapers for Windows 11, although these did not launch in the final release version of the operating system. The return of DreamScene may reduce the need for third-party solutions like Wallpaper Engine.

Winsage

September 22, 2025

Hands on with Windows 11’s new “video wallpaper” feature, supports .mp4 as desktop background

Windows 11 will soon allow users to set videos, including formats like .mp4, as desktop backgrounds in the upcoming 24H2 or 25H2 updates. The feature will enable videos to play automatically in a loop and is inspired by the third-party application WallpaperEngine. It is linked to forthcoming optional updates and may be available by October for users running Windows 11 Build 26220 or newer. To set a video as a background, users will go to Settings > Personalization > Background. Supported file formats include .mp4, .m4v, .mov, .wmv, .avi, .mkv, and .webm. The feature is reminiscent of the "DreamScene" functionality from Windows Vista and is designed to be non-interactive, potentially reducing power and resource consumption.