Use local media folders or subscribed Steam content.
Native Linux wallpaper control
Make your Linux desktop yours.
TuxPapers gives Linux users a native way to run animated wallpapers, still images, videos, and GIFs across every monitor, with a workflow built for KDE Plasma, Hyprland, Sway, and wlroots desktops.
Linux nativeAnimated and stillPer-monitor control
aurora-loop.mp4playing on DP-1
rainy-terminal.webmVideo · Balanced
pixel-city.gifVideo · Balanced
neon-rig.pngVideo · Balanced
Aurora Loop
Built for real Linux desktops
Pick a wallpaper, choose a display, enjoy your setup.
Run different wallpapers on your main and side monitors.
Fullscreen-aware playback keeps motion out of the way.
Features
A wallpaper app that feels at home on Linux.
TuxPapers brings animated and still wallpapers into a focused native experience for the desktops Linux users actually run every day.
A real Linux wallpaper app
Built for Linux desktops from the start, with a native app experience that fits your setup.
Animated or still, your choice
Use videos, GIFs, images, and packaged wallpapers so your desktop can be subtle, cinematic, or loud.
Per-monitor control
Give each display its own wallpaper and keep your setup consistent when you restart.
Fullscreen-aware playback
Animated wallpapers can pause while fullscreen apps are active on supported Wayland desktops.
Steam-friendly library flow
Browse subscribed Workshop content and local folders from the app, then apply wallpapers without path juggling.
Quiet when you do not need it
Keep wallpapers running in the background and open the control panel only when you want to change things.
Compatibility
Made for modern Linux desktops.
TuxPapers focuses on the Wayland desktops where animated wallpapers, per-monitor control, and fullscreen-aware playback make the biggest difference.
KDE Plasma
SupportedThe flagship experience for animated and still wallpapers on Linux.
Hyprland
SupportedA strong fit for Wayland users who like a highly tuned desktop.
Sway
SupportedWorks well for keyboard-driven setups and multi-monitor wallpaper control.
Other wlroots compositors
CompatibleDesigned around the same modern Linux desktop foundations.
X11 sessions
Basic modeAvailable for simpler wallpaper use where your desktop setup supports it.
FAQ
Answers for Linux desktop users.
Yes. TuxPapers is made for Linux users who want a native wallpaper app for animated and still wallpapers.
KDE Plasma, Hyprland, Sway, and wlroots-based Wayland desktops are the best fit for the first release experience.
TuxPapers is designed for Linux desktops that may also be used for gaming, including fullscreen-aware playback on supported Wayland setups. You can choose still images or lighter media when you want the calmest setup.
Common video and image formats are supported, including MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, MOV, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and WebP.
Steam is the main purchase path, but your wallpaper library can include local folders as well as subscribed content.
Yes. TuxPapers tracks each monitor and lets you apply or clear wallpapers per display.
TuxPapers is developed by LochKeys, a software brand based in Scotland.
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