Snowy
Version 1.2 — Added Classic mode with 8-bit snow and sprite-based lights!
Bring the magic of winter to your Mac with Snowy — a delightful menu bar app that adds falling snow and festive holiday lights to your desktop. Free to download.
Features
Falling Snow
Beautiful, realistic snowflakes gently fall across your screen. Adjust the intensity from a light flurry to a full blizzard. Choose to have snow fall in front of or behind your windows.
Holiday Lights
Colorful string lights hang across the top of your screen with realistic catenary curves. Choose from multiple color themes including Multicolor, Warm White, Candy Cane, Blue, and Rainbow. Pick your animation style: Twinkle, Wave, or Steady.
Christmas Wallpaper
Instantly transform your desktop with a beautiful bundled Christmas wallpaper. Easily restore your original wallpaper anytime.
Battery Friendly
Optimized for Apple Silicon with efficient GPU-accelerated rendering. Snowy runs quietly in the background without draining your battery.
Simple Controls
Everything is accessible from the menu bar. No dock icon, no clutter — just festive vibes when you want them.
Perfect for
- Getting into the holiday spirit
- Adding ambiance while working
- Festive video call backgrounds
- Making your Mac feel cozy
Ready to make your Mac magical? It's free!