Desktop dog
Free desktop dog for your screen
A desktop dog trots, sits, and reacts on top of your apps with the DeskPet app for Windows and macOS. Pick a preset or make a custom desktop dog from your pet's photo.
Real examples
Why a desktop dog
What you get with a DeskPet desktop dog
A living desktop dog
Your desktop dog moves on screen with idle loops and reactions instead of a static wallpaper.
Desktop app for Mac and PC
Install DeskPet on Windows or macOS for an always-on desktop dog that stays visible while you work.
Custom desktop dog
Upload photos to generate a personalized desktop dog with animations matched to your pet.
Lightweight company
A desktop dog adds warmth to long work sessions without taking over your whole display.
Get started
Three ways to get a desktop dog
- Step 1
Choose a preset
Start with a ready-made desktop dog, then add more companions from your DeskPet library.
- Step 2
Download the app
Install DeskPet for Windows or macOS so your desktop dog stays visible while you work.
- Step 3
Create from a photo
Use Desktop Pet Maker to turn your dog's photo into a custom desktop dog.
Desktop dog FAQ
- What is a desktop dog?
- A desktop dog is an animated pet that lives on your computer screen—on top of windows—so you can enjoy a dog companion while you browse, study, or work.
- Do I need the DeskPet app?
- Yes. Install the free DeskPet app on Windows or macOS to keep a desktop dog on screen above your windows while you work.
- Is the desktop dog free?
- Preset desktop dogs are free in the DeskPet app. Creating a custom desktop dog from your own photos may use paid credits depending on your plan.
- How do I make a custom desktop dog?
- Go to Desktop Pet Maker, upload clear photos of your dog, and DeskPet generates a custom desktop dog you can use in the desktop app.
- Which devices support a desktop dog?
- DeskPet runs on Windows and macOS (Intel and Apple silicon). Download the installer that matches your computer from the Download page.