Light Block Desktop

WINDOWS 10 / 11 · X64

A calmer Windows desktop.

Live wallpaper, desktop folders, notes and screen capture in one local Windows app.

Download Windows Setup ↓View source ↗

MIT licensed · Installer and portable ZIP

Wallpaper library and display settings
Light Block Desktop · bundled sample media
Plays from source files
Follows Windows display language
Local data

DESKTOP & CAPTURE

From wallpaper to workbench

Use live wallpaper, desktop folders and screen capture independently. Enable the parts you need.

01 / WALLPAPER

Static, GIF and video wallpapers

Import local media and choose how it fits your display. GIF and video play from the source file. Windows handles static wallpaper.

  • Start quietly at sign-in and restore the last wallpaper.
  • Pause when a full-screen app takes over, the screen locks, the display turns off or you switch to battery.
Wallpaper library and display settings

02 / ORGANIZE

A place for files and notes

Group folders, shortcuts, system entries and files by type. Click a translucent folder to expand its grid and click away to close it.

  • Rename groups and adjust icon sizes and opacity. Source files stay in place.
  • Disabling the organizer restores the original icon visibility. Pin notes to the desktop independently.
Desktop folder groups and a pinned note on sample wallpaper

03 / CAPTURE

Capture, annotate, pin and record

Open the picker with Ctrl + Alt + A. Choose a window or region, then add text, arrows, strokes, mosaic and numbered markers.

  • Pin a capture above windows. Double-click it to close and copy.
  • Stitch a scrolling region, or record a region and save it as MP4, GIF or lossless MKV.
Screen selection with annotations on a sample release board

PRODUCTIVITY

Everyday tools within reach

01

Launcher

Find Start menu apps, organizer items and tools, or evaluate a simple expression.

02

Clipboard history

Opt in to search, pin and copy local text and images.

03

Notes & tasks

Manage reminders and to-dos. Pin notes to your desktop and drag them into place.

04

File workbench

Preview files, calculate SHA-256 and review batch renames with undo.

05

Focus workspaces

Save wallpaper and folder layouts, then use focus and break timers.

Productivity tools in Light Block Desktop

GET STARTED

Install on Windows

Download and run the latest Setup. Setup and the app both use your Windows display language. The portable ZIP is available on the release page.

Download Windows Setup ↓
How do I upgrade?

Quit the previous version and run the new installer. It keeps your existing settings. Extract the full portable ZIP before launching.

Does recording need anything extra?

Recording and media export require FFmpeg on PATH. Wallpaper playback, still screenshots and desktop folders work with the bundled runtime.

Where is my data stored?

The settings folder is %LOCALAPPDATA%\StillWallpaper. Wallpaper, desktop files and clipboard history are handled on your device.

How is the language selected?

The app uses Simplified Chinese for Chinese Windows display languages and English otherwise. Setup also includes a Traditional Chinese wizard.