How to make a short looping clip for your phone wallpaper or Live Photo

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Tell Spark, Rift's video agent, a simple, pretty scene with one slow motion, such as clouds drifting over a mountain or petals falling by a window, or add a photo you love. Check the Draft, tap Make, then save the video, up to 15 seconds, from your Library and set it as a wallpaper or Live Photo in your phone settings.

Ask Spark for one gentle, slow scene, such as drifting clouds or falling petals, then save the clip to use as your wallpaper or Live Photo. Pick something calm enough to look at a hundred times a day.

What you need

An iPhone with Rift.
An idea, or a photo you love.
A taste for quiet colours.

Step by step

Open Spark and describe the scene and its one slow movement.
Ask for a vertical shot with open space at the top, where clocks sit.
Check the Draft and tap Make.
Save it from your Library and set it as your wallpaper.

Lines to try with Spark

“A vertical shot of a misty mountain at dawn, clouds drifting slowly, empty sky at the top.”
“My dog asleep on a sunny windowsill, curtains moving a little.”
“Pink petals fall softly past a closed window, pastel light.”
“A parked vintage car under a neon sign, rain falling gently.”
“A calm night sea with a few stars, tiny waves.”

Tips

Keep the middle simple so icons stay readable.
Soft colours are easier to live with than high contrast.
Slow beats busy. A lazy drift can be watched all day.

Questions people ask

Will it fit my phone screen?

Ask Spark for a tall, vertical scene so it fits a phone screen.

Can I use my own photo?

Yes. Add a photo of your pet, your view or a place you love and ask for a gentle movement.

How do I set it as a wallpaper?

Save it from your Library, then choose it in your phone's wallpaper settings. Steps depend on your iPhone version.

Does it loop forever?

A clip lasts up to 15 seconds. A calm scene with slow movement feels smoother when it repeats.