FeatherWall puts any video or image on your Windows desktop and adds a configurable clock
widget over it. It runs as a single process built on raw Win32, Direct3D 11 and
DirectComposition, with no browser engine, no launcher and no account.
It supports both desktop topologies, the classic WorkerW layout and the Windows 11 24H2+
raised desktop, and pauses playback when a fullscreen app is in front, the session is locked,
the connection is remote, or battery saver is on. A still wallpaper costs about 151 MB and
0.03 percent CPU, measured on a 2560x1600 display at 150 percent scaling.
A built-in gallery offers curated public domain and CC0 wallpapers from NASA and Wikimedia
Commons, downloaded directly from the source with no API key and no tracking.
Publisher’s description
What is FeatherWall?
FeatherWall is an open-source customisation program for Windows from Ritvik Dayal. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (RitvikDayal/featherwall) has 18 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “A featherweight live-wallpaper engine for Windows 10/11. Video and image wallpapers, a designed clock widget, one process, no browser engine.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: FeatherWall is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is FeatherWall 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:
300F59A28269FC2FC034AD86EE64D6FD320CD17F8C2E7A31C789BCC28844DFD7· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.0Latest | August 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RitvikDayal.FeatherWall -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ritvik Dayal
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/RitvikDayal/featherwall
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.0
- Released
- August 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 18
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RitvikDayal.FeatherWall
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is FeatherWall free?
Yes. FeatherWall is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is FeatherWall 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 FeatherWall 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.
Which Windows versions does FeatherWall support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does FeatherWall run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use FeatherWall without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to FeatherWall?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
