How do I create and use new animated wallpapers?
First, you need to download and install Animated Wallpaper Maker.
Download Animaded Wallpaper Maker
Run Animated Wallpaper Maker and create any animated wallpaper from your photo. To learn how to use specific animation effects, read following topics:
- How do I create wallpaper with the underwater animation effect?
- How do I create wallpaper with an animated lake/ocean scene?
- How do I create wallpaper with with an animated fire effect?
- How do I use the "Rings on water" animation effect?
- How do I create slideshow wallpaper?
When your animated wallpaper is ready, click the "Create wallpaper" button. You should see the following dialog:
- "Set this animation as my default desktop background" - Your current wallpaper will be replaced with the animated background. It requires saving your current animation project on disk.
- "Build and save a standalone animated wallpaper (.exe)" - A new standalone animated wallpaper will be created. Then you can share your wallpaper with others or use it whenever you want.
To manage animated backgrounds on your desktop, click the Animated Wallpaper Maker icon in the tray and use context menu.
- Configuration... - Opens a dialog with all wallpaper options.
- Open... - Allows you to choose another wallpaper for your desktop. After you open the new wallpaper, it will became your default wallpaper.
- Stretch - Check this option if you want wallpaper to cover whole your desktop. Uncheck it if you want wallpaper was displayed in original size.
- Online help... - Opens this page in your browser.
- Register... - After you become a registered user, use this option to enter your registration data.
- Exit - Removes animated wallpaper from your desktop and ends the program.
- Get more wallpapers - Opens our free wallpaper gallery.
If you need to turn off animated wallpaper, click the tray icon and choose "Exit". To start it again, use the "Turn on desktop animation" option in the start menu (Start > Animated Wallpaper Maker).