Hey! I'm the indie developer behind Mac apps like Sensei and Trim Enabler (which, fun fact, started their development on these forums!). As a long-time Mac user and reader of this forum, I'm really excited to share my latest project today.
I love my Mac, and love customising my desktop experience to make it more productive, creative or just personal. But I've been frustrated that while Apple added wallpapers that animate on the Lock Screen, they never let us use our own. So, I decided to build the solution myself.
Today, I'm launching Backdrop 2.0, and the headline feature is the one I've been wanting for years: custom video wallpapers on the macOS Lock Screen.
It's the first app to make this possible, and I spent a huge amount of time on the performance and design of Backdrop of to make sure it's done right.
You can choose to play your video wallpapers on either the desktop, the lock screen, or even both!
Here are some of the key features in Backdrop 2.0:
- Live Wallpapers: Enhance your desktop experience by playing any video as a dynamic live wallpaper
- Custom Lock Screen Videos: Finally, you can bring your Lock Screen to life with your own videos or backdrop wallpapers.
- Exceptional Performance: This was my top priority. I built a custom video engine to ensure near-zero CPU impact and intelligent battery management. It won't slow down your Mac or drain your battery.
- New "Liquid Glass" Design: I've completely redesigned the app with a new translucent UI that feels modern and right at home on macOS Sonoma/Tahoe.
- Built-in Editor: Create your own Backdrop wallpaper and apply it on your desktop or Lock Screen
- Community Platform: The app comes with access to a library of over 1,000 stunning wallpapers, and tools for you to share your own creations with other users.
Check out this video to see Lock Screen support in action:
To celebrate the launch, I'm offering a 25% discount on the lifetime license with code LAUNCH25.
The app requires macOS 14.0 or later. You can learn more and download the free trial from my website:
Website & Download
Thanks for checking it out! Let me know what you think.