How to Make Live Wallpapers for iPhone & Android

## What Are Live Wallpapers?

Live wallpapers are animated backgrounds that respond to touch or simply loop. On iPhone, they animate when you press the lock screen. On Android, they can animate continuously.

Creating Live Wallpapers on iPhone

Method 1: Using intoLive (Recommended)

intoLive converts videos and GIFs into Live Photos that work as wallpapers.

1. Download intoLive from App Store (free)
2. Open the app and tap Make
3. Select a video from your library
4. Trim to 1-5 seconds (3 seconds is ideal)
5. Adjust the key frame (the still image shown before animation)
6. Tap Make in the top right
7. Save as Live Photo
8. Go to Settings > Wallpaper and select the Live Photo

Tips: - Keep it short (3 seconds is perfect) - Choose a seamless loop - The key frame should look good as a static image

Method 2: Using Lively

Lively is another excellent option:

1. Download Lively from App Store
2. Import your video
3. Trim and edit
4. Export as Live Photo
5. Set as wallpaper

Method 3: Convert GIF to Live Photo

1. Find a high-quality GIF
2. Use GIPHY app to save as Live Photo
3. Set as wallpaper from Settings

Creating Live Wallpapers on Android

Method 1: Video Live Wallpaper

1. Download Video Live Wallpaper from Play Store
2. Select a video from your gallery
3. Choose loop settings
4. Apply as wallpaper

Method 2: FLAVOR

1. Download FLAVOR from Play Store
2. Choose or create a gradient animation
3. Apply directly as live wallpaper

Method 3: Wallpaper Engine (Android)

The popular PC app now has an Android version: 1. Download from Play Store 2. Browse thousands of animated wallpapers 3. Download and apply

Best Practices for Live Wallpapers

File Optimization - **Resolution:** 1080p is enough (saves battery) - **Length:** 3-5 seconds - **File size:** Under 15MB - **Format:** MP4 or MOV

Design Tips - **Seamless loops** look more professional - **Subtle animations** are less distracting - **Consider your icons** - ensure visibility - **Test with widgets** - animations shouldn't distract

Battery Considerations - Live wallpapers use 1-3% extra battery daily - Animation only runs when screen is active - OLED screens are more efficient with dark animations

Where to Find Good Source Videos

Free Options - **Pexels.com** - Free stock videos - **Pixabay.com** - Free video downloads - **Unsplash** - Some video content

Create Your Own - Record with your phone (slow motion works great) - Use **Canva** to create simple animations - Screen record satisfying app animations

Ideas for Live Wallpapers

1. Nature loops - Waterfalls, clouds, rain
2. Abstract animations - Gradients, particles
3. Space scenes - Stars, nebulas, planets
4. Cinemagraphs - Photos with subtle movement
5. Pet videos - Short clips of your pets

Troubleshooting

iPhone Issues - **Live Photo not animating:** Ensure 3D Touch/Haptic Touch is enabled - **Quality loss:** Use high-quality source video - **Won't set as wallpaper:** Restart phone and try again

Android Issues - **Battery drain:** Reduce animation complexity - **Stuttering:** Lower video resolution - **App crashes:** Clear cache and reinstall

Need Static Wallpapers Too?

Browse our collection of high-quality static wallpapers at One4Wall - perfect for when you want to save battery or prefer a clean look.