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- Fade

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

App render · Demo desktop

[Glass & Light / Lid Effects](https://unfoldmymac.com/lid-effects/categories/glass-light/)

# Fade

A quiet dimming effect. Sometimes less is plenty.

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Included in UnfoldMyMac · macOS 26 or later

## Inside Fade

A smooth shade follows the lid toward a gentle blackout. No Screen Recording needed.

### Find your setting

Open Adjust to tune intensity. Preview the result in the app before enabling the effect.

### On your Mac

This effect does not need Screen Recording permission. It draws over your desktop as your MacBook lid moves.

## Bring it to your desktop.

- Get UnfoldMyMac and open Lid Effects.

- Choose Fade and try the preview.

- Tune the design in Adjust, then enable the effect. Automatic lid response requires a supported MacBook sensor.

**Collection:** [Lid Effects](https://unfoldmymac.com/lid-effects/)

**Category:** [Glass & Light](https://unfoldmymac.com/lid-effects/categories/glass-light/)

**Platform:** macOS 26+

**Design & development:** UnfoldMyMac

- Minimal

- Dark

- Calm

[Setup guide](https://unfoldmymac.com/blog/lid-effects/)[About your data](https://unfoldmymac.com/privacy/)

## More lid effects.

[Explore the collection](https://unfoldmymac.com/lid-effects/)

![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)

Glass & Light

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

A soft, native translucent material over your desktop.

App render · Demo desktop

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

Motion & 3D

### [Curtains](https://unfoldmymac.com/lid-effects/curtains/)

Velvet folds and stage lighting. A curtain call for your tabs.

App render · Demo desktop

Canonical: https://unfoldmymac.com/lid-effects/fade/