Magic Window Changelog

What's new in Magic Window 5.1

Sep 19, 2022
  • CELEBRATING 10 YEARS! THANK YOU!
  • 16 new scenes including Monterey, White Sands, Tokyo, Miami, and more!
  • Fixes several multi-monitor issues.
  • If you have any issues with the update please contact us at [email protected].

New in Magic Window 4.1 (Jan 22, 2021)

  • 17 new scenes including Big Sur, The Grand Canyon, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Shelter Cove.
  • Support for Apple Silicon and macOS Big Sur.
  • If you experience any issues please contact us at [email protected].

New in Magic Window 3.1.5 (May 19, 2020)

  • Fixed an issue on Mac Mini and Mac Pro systems where wallpaper would disappear after wake or when a monitor was disconnected/powered off.
  • Fixed a rare issue where the app would crash when the Scene Browser was closed while downloading.
  • Please contact us at [email protected] if you experience any issues.

New in Magic Window 3.1.4 (May 6, 2020)

  • 40+ new scenes all included - 272 scenes total!
  • New scene browser with larger previews.
  • Fixed a variety of multi-monitor bugs.
  • Fixed memory leaks.
  • Fixed issues with pause on battery option.
  • Fixed issues with auto-hide menu bar option.
  • Improved handling of Dynamic Graphics Switching .
  • Please contact us at [email protected] if you experience any issues.

New in Magic Window 2.2 (Sep 26, 2018)

  • 36 new scenes including Hawai'i and Mojave
  • Various bug fixes & improvements
  • Fixes full screen activation bug on MacBook Pro

New in Magic Window 2.1 (Oct 6, 2016)

  • macOS Sierra Compatible
  • 30 new scenes including views from New Zealand and the Grand Canyon
  • Major reduction in CPU usage especially on slow and slowest speeds
  • Faster screen saver
  • Smoother transitions between scenes
  • Bug fixes and other small improvements
  • Any issues please contact us at [email protected]

New in Magic Window 2.0 (Dec 14, 2015)

  • 50 new scenes! 165 scenes total - all included
  • OS/X El Capitan compatible
  • Uses less CPU and battery and supports automatic graphics switching
  • Download all option for one-click download of everything
  • Higher resolution version now sold separately (See Magic Window 4K)
  • If you experience any issues please contact us at [email protected]
  • If you enjoy the update we greatly appreciate reviews in the App Store!

New in Magic Window 1.7 (Nov 18, 2014)

  • Compatible with OS/X Yosemite
  • 15 New Scenes! 115 Scenes Total - All included.
  • Higher resolution version now sold separately (See Magic Window 4K)
  • Improved randomness of shuffle
  • New download service offers improved performance in some regions. Can be changed in Preferences/Advanced.
  • Sets system wallpaper to black by default for Yosemite compatibility. Option can be changed in Preferences.

New in Magic Window 1.6 (Oct 15, 2013)

  • Critical update for compatibility.
  • 7 new scenes including Walden Pond, Boston, San Diego, and Atlanta. Now includes 100 total scenes.
  • Black out system wallpaper option.
  • Adjusted title fonts.
  • Various bug fixes.

New in Magic Window 1.5 (Jun 3, 2013)

  • New scenes from Paris, Amsterdam, Scotland, Iceland, New York City, and more! 17 new scenes (93 total!)
  • Fully refreshed user interface
  • Many scenes remastered (including Mt. Shasta)
  • Scene description on desktop (see Preferences)
  • Keyboard shortcuts (see Preferences)
  • Redesigned menu bar navigation
  • Faster load time especially on older devices
  • Fixed bug causing blank thumbnails on 10.6
  • Various bug fixes
  • If you have any issues with the update please contact us at [email protected]

New in Magic Window 1.4 (Nov 27, 2012)

  • 15 new scenes including the Aurora Borealis! 75 total scenes!
  • Show/Hide Downloads option moved to Preferences
  • Fixed issues with fast user switching
  • Fixed various bugs

New in Magic Window 1.3 (Aug 1, 2012)

  • 20 NEW SCENES! 60 TOTAL SCENES! New scenes from London, Tokyo, Tuscany, Vail, Barcelona, Mt. Shasta, New Orleans, Hamburg, Rome, Switzerland, and more!
  • Fully compatible with OS X Mountain Lion, Lion, and Snow Leopard
  • 30+ bug fixes and other improvements
  • Improved Retina Display support
  • Sandboxed (scene directory moved)
  • Any issues contact: [email protected]

New in Magic Window 1.2 (Dec 17, 2011)

  • 14 NEW SCENES for 40 TOTAL - All included
  • Scenes from Germany (4), Italy (2), Switzerland (1), and the UK (1)
  • Added ability to download and delete individual scenes
  • Various bug fixes and other improvements

New in Magic Window 1.1 (Nov 5, 2011)

  • Five beautiful new nature scenes
  • One new city scene from New York City
  • Cool new color effects
  • Smoother transitions
  • Redesigned preferences
  • Improved multi-monitor support: disable individual screens
  • Fixes bug with wallpaper pausing after full screen
  • Fixes bug with wallpaper not looping
  • Fixes bug with flickering on secondary displays
  • Fixes various other bugs

New in Magic Window 1.0.3 (Jul 26, 2011)

  • Fixes compatibility issues with Mission Control on Mac OS X Lion

New in Magic Window 1.0.2 (Jul 16, 2011)

  • Disable icon on dock (in Preferences)
  • Fixes Bug: Wallpaper flashes white before showing scene
  • Fixes Bug: Disable wallpaper option is now properly saved
  • Fixes various other bugs