Yes, a GIF can be used as a wallpaper.

SoyDash
Posting Freak

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10-01-2018, 09:31 AM

I discovered a fascinating GIF and wondered if it could be set as your desktop while remaining animated.

SoyDash

10-01-2018, 09:31 AM #1

I discovered a fascinating GIF and wondered if it could be set as your desktop while remaining animated.

Damien1019
Member

185

10-01-2018, 02:28 PM

It seems you're questioning the suitability of certain software options. You mentioned compatibility issues with Windows 7 and Vista, noting that while videos can be set as wallpaper, some programs don't work well there. You also referenced Dreamscape for 7, which isn't available on Windows 8 due to GPU demands, and instead recommended slideshows.

Damien1019

10-01-2018, 02:28 PM #2

_matire_
Junior Member

10-02-2018, 02:13 PM

I once had a GIF background on Windows XP. Sadly, Microsoft stopped offering that feature now.

_matire_

10-02-2018, 02:13 PM #3

I once had a GIF background on Windows XP. Sadly, Microsoft stopped offering that feature now.

M0rdeKaiser
Member

243

10-02-2018, 03:21 PM

The operating system controls this.

M0rdeKaiser

10-02-2018, 03:21 PM #4

The operating system controls this.

tonorthforyou
Junior Member

10-02-2018, 09:29 PM

You're unable to proceed directly. Converting a .gif to a .wmv file requires extracting individual frames first, then assembling them using a video editor or software.

tonorthforyou

10-02-2018, 09:29 PM #5

You're unable to proceed directly. Converting a .gif to a .wmv file requires extracting individual frames first, then assembling them using a video editor or software.

cookiecrunch45
Junior Member

10-04-2018, 04:53 PM

You're right, my brother used to handle it, though I'm not sure how... since he's a programmer, he probably built it all himself.

cookiecrunch45

10-04-2018, 04:53 PM #6

You're right, my brother used to handle it, though I'm not sure how... since he's a programmer, he probably built it all himself.