| Setting | What it does | Recommended | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Starts the wallpaper when you boot your PC | ON | | Pause on Fullscreen | Stops video when you play a game or watch a movie fullscreen. Crucial for performance. | ON | | Volume | Some video files have audio. Mute this unless you want desktop sounds. | 0% (Muted) | | Quality | High = 100% resolution. Medium/Low saves battery on laptops. | High (if gaming, set to Medium) | | FPS Limit | Limits frame rate to save CPU. 30fps is fine for backgrounds. | 30 FPS | | Taskbar Rule | Show wallpaper behind taskbar or only on desktop area. | Behind Taskbar | Part 5: Where to Find Video Wallpapers XK does not have a built-in workshop like Wallpaper Engine. You must supply your own videos.
Your desktop background should now be playing the video. Part 4: Key Settings Explained Right-click the system tray icon and select "Settings" or "Options." Here are the most important toggles: xk video wallpaper
Since "XK" is a generic term for several similar apps, this guide covers the core functionality of the most common version: . Part 1: What is XK Video Wallpaper? It is a Windows application that allows you to set videos (MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM) or animated GIFs as your desktop background. Unlike static images, your desktop will play a looped video behind your icons. | Setting | What it does | Recommended
(If prompted) Choose your monitor if you have multiple displays. Mute this unless you want desktop sounds
Download XK, add your MP4s, set "Pause on Fullscreen" to ON, mute audio, and enjoy your moving desktop.