On the Internet there are many wonderful animation images in format GIF. But none of them can not be so easy to take and install as desktop wallpapers. And it's not even that most pictures GIF. have a small size, and in the fact that the desktop animation there will be no work. If you want to install GIF. -In the Windows desktop, you will need third-party programs, with one of which we will meet today.

It is called. With it, in a few clicks, you can install Windows desktop any animated image in format GIF. . Before proceeding with its review, immediately let's say that this program is paid, however, it is worthwhile penny. The fixed board developer decided not to install, offering instead to make a donation in the amount of 10 cents . This condition is mandatory, since trial version does not exist.

The program has a simple and pleasant interface for the eye, supports multi-meter mode, selection of images with local computer and the Internet, scaling animation. The program also has its own animation gallery, where you can choose yourself. "Live" Wallpaper to taste. Additionally supported automatic shutdown Plastuer when launching games and other demanding software resources, and it is reasonable, because the program itself consumes a sufficiently large amount of RAM.

Enjoy not difficult. The program is simple and does not require installation. After starting the executable file, it will show all the displays connected to the computer, select the desired and specify the path to the animation image in the format GIF. . To choose from you will be offered three options: specify in the field "ENTER A VALID URL OR SILECH FROM BELOW" URL Images on the Internet, select a file on a computer or choose an animation in the gallery . Choosing a picture, click "SAVE" And the animation will be installed on the desktop.

Each PC-user, as an advanced and not very, at least once asked the idea to adapt some animated file by the screensaver to the computer desktop. Well, why not? Moreover, the so-called "live wallpaper" so-called smartphones and tablets are just in fashion.

Another thing is that the focus is not obtained from everyone.

However, the thought itself is interesting, especially if, at hand, it turned out to be a particularly cool or just a beautiful GIF, and a live saver from it on the desktop of a computer or a laptop well, it simply suggests itself.

So, a live saver from an animated GIF file: how to do it?

First of all, it is necessary to realize that without additional software Such a living screen saver, unfortunately, will not work.

For the reason that the Windows operating system does not provide support for animated GIF files as background images on the desktop.

That is, an animated GIF to put on your desktop, of course, it is possible, but it will be displayed only as a static picture (as a rule, the system takes only the first frame of the anima). This, as if, minus.

A plus is that there is a long time for a long amount of Windows applications, through which a live saver on your computer can be "made" from any suitable and plot of animated GIF. There are paid programs, for example, Stardock Deskscapes (30 days for free, and if you like it, they will ask $ 10), but there are also free, such as BIONIX Animated Wallpaper.

Of course, we decided not to complicate and downloaded Bionix (look here - http://zonafile.ru/). But they say that Stardock works noticeably better and never puts GIF over the desktop icons. And Bionix has such a sin, because this program can only be used if a live saver is made from a small gif file that does not need to stretch into full screen. Bionix has the option "Display under the desktop icons" (Paint Below Desktop Icons), but, as it turned out, in practice, it will noticeably load the PC RAM. Anyway.

So, a live saver from the GIF file in Windows 8.1. We do!

Bionix, despite the mentioned drawback, there is a significant advantage: the program works in fact with all windows versions, Including new 8.1.

After installation, the application begins to function separately from the installation tool windows wallpapers. Run Bionix, go to the Tools menu and click Wallpaper Animator.

Next, you need to specify the path to the folder where our GIF files are stored, and choose the desired one. A live saver is immediately activated and starts displayed on the desktop of the computer (though, not all animations are shown on the second screen, some work only on the main one).

We also note that in Bionix you can choose with what speed, the living screen will be shown, and the size. After completing the setting, the application window can be collapsed, after which it will automatically jump into the tray. Then, to remove a live screensaver or install a new one, you just need to click on the icon with a red dragon (by the way, the usual desktop icon at Bionix also has).

How will everything look like? Approximately so (Stardock Roller):

Live wallpaper - animation or video that can be installed as a desktop background image. By the default of Windows Allows you to use static pictures. To put an animation on your desktop, you need to install a special software.

There are several programs for working with alive wallpaper. Some support only animated gifs (GIF format files), others can work with videos (AVI, MP4). Next, we consider the most popular software that will help animate the screensaver on the computer.

Method 1: Push Video Wallpaper

The program is available for free download from the official website of the developer. Supported by Windows operating systems starting with "seven". Allows you to use animated images and videos as a screensaver (with YouTube or Computer) as a screensaver.

Wallpaper Installation Instructions:

1. Run the distribution and follow the installation wizard tips. Agree with Terms license Agreement And continue the installation in normal mode. After installing the installation, check the items "Set as Screensaver" and "Launch Video Wallpaper", and press "FINISH".



2. Open screen saver parameters. In the drop-down list, select Push Video Screensaver and press "Parameters"To change the wallpaper.



3. Click the tab "Main" and select wallpapers. The program supports working with video, gifs and youtube links (you need to connect to the Internet).



4. Click on the icon "Add"To add a custom video or animation.



5. Specify the path to it and click "Add to Playlist". After that, it will appear on the tab. "Main".



6. Click "Add URL"To add a link from YouTube. Specify the link address and click "Add to Playlist".



7. On the tab "SETTINGS" You can configure other parameters. For example, allow the program to start with Windows or turn into a tray.

All changes come into force automatically. To change the screensaver, simply select it from the list available on the tab. "Main". Here the volume (for video), the position of the image (fill, in the center, stretch) is adjusted.

Method 2: Deskscapes

Supported by Windows 7, 8, 10 operating systems. Unlike Push Video Wallpaper, DesksCapes allows you to edit an existing screensaver (set up color, add filters) and supports operation with multiple monitors at the same time.

Wallpaper installation procedure:

The free version of the program is available for download from the official site and allows you to install a gif as a desktop image, video.

Method 3: DisplayFusion

Unlike Push Video Wallpaper and Deskscapes, the program is completely translated into Russian. Allows you to choose and configure screen keepers, desktop wallpaper.

The program supports work not only with alive wallpaper, but also video files. Optionally, the user can configure the slideshow. Then the screensaver will be replaced by timer.

Install the animated image can be installed on the desktop only with a special software. Deskscape is distinguished by a simple interface and built-in library of finished pictures. Push Video Wallpaper allows you to install as a screensaver not only gifs, but also video. DisplayFusion is distinguished by a wide range of tools and allows you to manage not only with wallpaper, but also other monitor parameters.

Default Operational windows system Allows installing static images as desktop wallpaper. However, some users sometimes want to diversify appearance Systems by installing video or animation on background. In this article we will tell you how to put "gif" on the desktop in Windows 10.

Because in Windows 10, the developers of interest to us is not built in the developers, for the implementation of ideas will have to use third-party software. Some applications can only work with GIF files (what we need), others support and video in AVI and MP4 format. Consider a few popular free software, as simple as possible in the setting.

Instructions for installing animated wallpapers using the PUSH Video Wallpaper application looks like this:

1. Install the program by following the instructions of the wizard. After the procedure is completed, you activate the "Set As Screensaver" item, and also put a tick opposite Launch Video Wallpaper if we want to immediately start the utility.
2. In the window that opens, the "Screen Screenwork" window is deployed and select "Push Video Screensaver". Click on "Parameters" to go to the selection of wallpaper.
3. In the "Main" tab, click on the "Add" button to add a future background.
4. We find the desired GIF file or video through the "Explorer", add to the program.
5. Select the added gif (it will appear in the PlayList list). Close utility.

If there is a need, you can add a few more files. All objects in the list will gradually replace each other. Filling and playback speed can also be configured in the main window.

Deskscapes can be called the "elder brother" of the previous utility - the difference is that this tool allows not only to change the wallpaper, but also to edit existing ones, and also supports work at once with several monitors.

You can download the utility absolutely free from the official site. After completing the installation, follow the menu item below:

1. Run the program, click on "Start 30 Day Trial" - this will allow you to start a 30-day trial period.
2. Click on the icon in the upper left corner, go to the "Folder" section, click on "Add / Remove" to add your own wallpaper option.
3. Indicate the path to the desired animation, insert it into the program.

After installing the desktop background, you can use a number of settings - adjust the color parameters, apply different effects, etc.

The key advantage of this utility before the previous things is that it provides an extended set of settings. You can download the application for this link.

To replace the wallpaper from an ordinary static image on the gif, you need to follow a simple instruction:

1. Open the program, activate the "Allow Manage Wallpaper" item. Click on the "Change" button located in the "Source" column.
2. Select the option "My Images", specify the path to the desired file.
3. Activate the added animation, click on "Apply".

If you wish, you can add several files at once, which will replace each other with the selected speed.

Video instruction

We offer to familiarize yourself with the small video, the author of which offers its applications designed to replace static desktop wallpapers for animated images.

Conclusion

We offered the most popular utilities whose functional is enough to solve the task. Choose the first option if you want to change the background not only on the gif, but also on the video; The second is if the simple interface is important to you and the presence of a built-in wallpaper library; Third - if you look for the most flexible tool, which allows not only to change the background, but also customize some monitor operation parameters.

Up to this time the only way of animation in mobile devices Apple was included in the inclusion of so-called dynamic wallpaper. They are pre-installed in IOS, but they are so small that there is practically nothing to choose from.

Fortunately, you can easily install GIF files, that is, any animation as live wallpaper on the iPhone or iPad. Look, how to do it?

How to add an animation picture on iPhone

In iPhone and iPad starting with version of iOS. 7 An opportunity to add something similar to animated wallpaper appeared. To say that this full animation is impossible. This is only one dynamic picture in several color versions (green, gray, yellow, red, etc.). In general, it is very sad in comparison, for example, with android, where you can install almost any live picture without any particular problems and even a short video. To connect live wallpaper to iPhone, we use a simple taking.

Due to, you can put in iOS that by default, the Apple operating system does not offer - any animation as live wallpaper on the iPhone or iPad. Of course, we will talk here not to install full-fledged films, but about GIF animations, that is, short, a few second animated videos. But this is quite enough in comparison with the complete absence of options.

Let us go directly to the solution itself. It is worth noting that for the full functioning of living wallpaper, you do not need to do jailbreak. Just connect iPhone to the Internet.

How to enable GIF as an animation on iPhone and iPad

To use this method and install GIF files in the form of live wallpaper, you need to install the iFunBox program.

Please note that this method has been tested on a computer running. operating system MacOS, so we do not recommend other solutions.

First, download and install the iFunBox on a computer with MacOS. Then launch the program and connect the iPhone to the computer using a USB cable. After you need to download another tool. It is called vwallpaper2 and you can download it without any problems.

After downloading VwallPaper2, we install it using the iFunBox program on your smartphone or tablet. Installation should take approximately a minute. Alternatively, you can also use the Cydia Impactor app. Go to the next step.

It is loading or converting GIF to MP4 format for compatibility with iPhone. The file can also be downloaded to the iPhone itself.

Open the file (that is, export it) from the VwallPaper2 application and install it as a living wallpaper on iPhone or Apad. This operation can be done using the command. MANAGE CURRENT THEME.. The whole process should not take more than a few minutes.

After completion, you can enjoy correctly installed alive wallpaper on our iPhone.