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# Glass & Light

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

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## Glass & Light designs

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

![Frost effect over a demo Mac desktop](https://unfoldmymac.com/media/frost.webp)

Glass & Light

### [Frost](https://unfoldmymac.com/lid-effects/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](https://unfoldmymac.com/media/veil.webp)

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### [Veil](https://unfoldmymac.com/lid-effects/veil/)

A soft, native translucent material over your desktop.

App render · Demo desktop

![Fade effect over a demo Mac desktop](https://unfoldmymac.com/media/fade.webp)

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### [Fade](https://unfoldmymac.com/lid-effects/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 →](https://unfoldmymac.com/blog/lid-effects/)

Canonical: https://unfoldmymac.com/lid-effects/categories/glass-light/