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Glass & Light

A live desktop blur, translucent material, or a gentle fade. Explore three quieter ways to close your MacBook.

Glass & Light designs

3 designs · Preview the motion, or open a design to explore.

Frost effect over a demo Mac desktop
Glass & Light

Frost

The original iPhone Duo-inspired effect. A live blur of your desktop, drawn in as you close the lid.

App render · Demo desktop
Veil effect over a demo Mac desktop
Glass & Light

Veil

A soft, native translucent material over your desktop.

App render · Demo desktop
Fade effect over a demo Mac desktop
Glass & Light

Fade

A quiet dimming effect. Sometimes less is plenty.

App render · Demo desktop

Made for the moment you close your Mac.

Lid Effects appear over your desktop as your MacBook opens and closes. Choose a design, try the preview, and tune its settings in Adjust. Automatic movement needs a readable lid-angle sensor; support varies by MacBook model.

Read the Lid Effects guide →

Your Mac has a dramatic side.

Give it a curtain call. Or a very small robot.

Get UnfoldMyMacFor macOS 26 and later