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A native macOS live wallpaper engine featuring generative Metal shaders and privacy protection
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About Atheria
Atheria is a native macOS live wallpaper engine designed to turn your desktop into living art without sacrificing battery life or privacy. Built with Swift and Metal, it is intended for macOS users who want a dynamic, high-performance desktop experience that respects system resources.
Key Features
- Generative Metal Shaders: Features live, GPU-rendered art that never repeats, allowing for real-time interaction via mouse movement or sliders.
- Privacy Guard: Automatically frosts your screen after a set idle period or via a custom hotkey to protect sensitive information from onlookers.
- Zero-Drain Occlusion Monitor: Automatically halts rendering and drops the frame rate to 0 fps whenever the desktop is fully covered by other windows.
- Native Video Workspace: Import, trim, rotate, and crop your own video loops with hardware-accelerated H.264/HEVC support.
- Context Trigger Rules: Automate your wallpaper based on battery status, active application focus, time, or Siri Shortcuts.
Pricing & Plans
- Beta: Currently free to use during the TestFlight beta period.
- Post-Launch: Will remain free to try, with an optional one-time Pro purchase to unlock the full shader library, multi-monitor support, smart triggers, and the advanced video editor. There are no subscriptions.
Technical Requirements
- OS: macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later.
- Hardware: Compatible with both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Frequently asked questions about Atheria
Will Atheria drain my MacBook battery?+
Atheria is built for efficiency and includes an Occlusion Monitor that tracks your windows. It drops rendering to 0 fps the moment your desktop is hidden, ensuring no battery is wasted on invisible animations.
What is Privacy Guard and how does it work?+
Privacy Guard frosts your screen after an idle timeout or instantly when you press a hotkey. It hides your content from onlookers and melts away instantly when you return, without requiring a password or lock screen.
Does Atheria collect my personal data?+
No. Atheria collects no personal data, requires no account, and runs entirely on your Mac. Any library tagging is performed using on-device processing.
Can I use my own videos as wallpapers?+
Yes. You can import your own video files, including H.264, HEVC, and ProRes formats. The app includes a built-in editor to trim, rotate, and create boomerang loops.
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