Craig-O-Wall transforms your favorite videos into stunning Live Photo wallpapers for iPhone and desktop wallpapers for Mac. One tap. Done.
A complete wallpaper creation toolkit for your Apple devices
Convert any video clip into an authentic Live Photo that animates on your lock screen. Supports all common video formats.
Trim your video to the perfect 10-second clip with a visual timeline scrubber. Precise frame-by-frame control.
Choose the exact still frame that appears on your lock screen. Browse through thumbnail strips to find the perfect shot.
Preview your creation before saving. Long press to see the animation just like on the real lock screen.
No need to open the app. Share any video directly from the Photos app and create a wallpaper instantly.
Automate wallpaper creation with Siri Shortcuts. Build one-tap workflows with "Make Live Wallpaper from Video."
Create a live wallpaper in four simple steps
Select any video from your Photos library or import from Files. On Mac, drag and drop any video file directly into the app.
Use the visual trimmer to select the best 10-second segment. Watch the preview in real-time as you adjust.
Scrub through the clip and choose the still image that will show on your lock screen or desktop. This is the frame people see before the animation plays.
On iOS, save the Live Photo to your library, then set it as wallpaper via Settings. On Mac, apply it directly as your desktop wallpaper with one click.
Watch Craig-O-Wall transform videos into wallpapers on both iOS and macOS
Watch how easy it is to extract the perfect frame from a video and set it as your Mac desktop wallpaper with drag-and-drop simplicity.
See the complete iOS workflow from video selection to Live Photo creation, with timeline scrubbing and key frame selection.
Beautiful interfaces designed for creating the perfect wallpaper
Intuitive timeline scrubber with key frame selection and Live Photo preview
Drag-and-drop workflow with high-resolution frame extraction and direct wallpaper setting
Create wallpapers directly from Photos app without opening Craig-O-Wall
Purpose-built for each platform
Create Live Photo wallpapers that animate when you press your iPhone lock screen. The complete iOS experience with Share Extension and Shortcuts support.
Extract the perfect frame from any video and set it as your Mac desktop wallpaper. Drag and drop workflow with multi-monitor support.
Automate wallpaper creation with one-tap Siri Shortcuts
After saving your Live Photo, go to Settings > Wallpaper > Add New Wallpaper > Photos, then find your Live Photo and select it. Make sure "Live Photo" is enabled when previewing the wallpaper.
Craig-O-Wall supports all video formats that iOS and macOS can play, including MOV, MP4, M4V, and more. The video is re-encoded to the optimal format for Live Photos or desktop wallpapers.
Apple's Live Photo format is designed for short clips. Keeping the video under 10 seconds ensures the best quality and compatibility when used as a wallpaper. On Mac, this limit is more flexible since static frames are used.
On Mac, yes! The app can set your desktop wallpaper directly. On iOS, Apple does not allow apps to programmatically set the wallpaper. After saving, you'll need to set it manually through Settings > Wallpaper.
Craig-O-Wall requires iOS 17 or later. Live Photo wallpapers work on all iPhones that support iOS 17, including iPhone XS and later.
Yes! Craig-O-Wall exposes the "Make Live Wallpaper from Video" action via App Intents. You can build Shortcuts that select a video, convert it, and save automatically — all in one tap.