Backdrop 2.0: Custom Video Wallpapers for Mac Desktop and Lock Screen
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Oskar Groth
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Summary
Backdrop is a Mac app by solo indie developer Oskar that allows users to set custom video wallpapers on both the Mac Desktop and Lock Screen. Version 2.0 features smooth 4K playback with low CPU usage, access to 1,000+ scenes, a built-in wallpaper editor, multi-display support, and a community platform. The app addresses Apple's limitation of only offering animated wallpapers on the Lock Screen without allowing user customization.
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· 3 pulledI love my Mac, and love customising my desktop experience to make it more productive, creative or just personal.
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.
I'm super excited to launch Backdrop as the first and only app that lets you put your own custom video wallpapers right on your Mac Lock Screen.
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