Live wallpapers on Windows BackScene lets you set video wallpapers on Windows 11 using MPV and weebp. Easy setup and configuration for a dynamic desktop experience with video backgrounds.
Publisher’s description
What is BackScene?
BackScene by Probably is open-source Windows software in the video players category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.6, released on October 3, 2025. The version history goes back to August 16, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ProbablyXS/BackScene) has 9 stars. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-HC and MPV (Official CI build, MSVC).
Project description on GitHub: “Live wallpapers on Windows BackScene lets you set video wallpapers on Windows 11 using MPV and weebp. Easy setup and configuration for a dynamic desktop experience with video backgrounds.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: BackScene is an open-source video player tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BackScene safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E0C78A009B765836AF0F2EF0243B9175E4D0442F833A175A350B4B053B0C188C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6Latest | October 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.5 | August 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Probably.BackScene -emsiexec /i BackScene.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E95A0ED9-571D-4915-BA3F-B8C5F3D744F3} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Probably
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ProbablyXS/BackScene
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.6
- Released
- October 3, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 2, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 9
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Probably.BackScene
- MSI product code
- {E95A0ED9-571D-4915-BA3F-B8C5F3D744F3}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is BackScene free?
Yes. BackScene is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is BackScene safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BackScene with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can BackScene be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does BackScene run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of BackScene?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 16, 2025.
Can I use BackScene without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to BackScene?
VLC media player, MPC-HC, MPV (Official CI build, MSVC), QuickTime and Audacious. The alternatives page compares them.
