# LiveAtlas Product Summary

Last updated: 2026-05-28

## What is LiveAtlas?

LiveAtlas is a macOS live satellite wallpaper app. It converts near real-time satellite cloud imagery into an automatically updating desktop wallpaper, giving the user a live Earth view directly on the Mac desktop.

## Primary Use Case

LiveAtlas is for Mac users who want a desktop wallpaper that reflects real atmospheric conditions rather than a static image, looping video, or pre-rendered animation. The app is useful for weather watchers, space fans, satellite imagery enthusiasts, productivity users, and people who enjoy ambient Earth views.

## Main Features

- Near real-time satellite cloud maps
- Automatic desktop wallpaper updates
- Global region support
- Optional location-based weather overlay
- Menu bar dashboard controls
- WeatherKit support where available
- Multiple monitor support
- Local cache for wallpapers, thumbnails, settings, and logs

## Current Version

The current App Store version is 1.0.6, released on 2026-05-28.

Latest changes:

- Minor UI content refinements
- Improved interface responsiveness

## Supported Regions

LiveAtlas supports multiple global regions, including Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Oceania, and the Arctic. Satellite source availability and refresh intervals may vary by region.

## Data Sources

LiveAtlas may access public meteorological and satellite imagery sources including Open-Meteo, Apple WeatherKit, NOAA / weather.gov, Himawari, FY-4B, GK-2A, Meteosat, GOES, and Arktika-M. LiveAtlas is an independent app and is not an official NASA, NOAA, Apple, or meteorological agency application.

LiveAtlas is a client application for accessing and displaying publicly available satellite cloud imagery for end-user visualization and desktop wallpaper use. The underlying satellite imagery and weather data remain provided by their respective satellite operators, meteorological agencies, data portals, or service providers. LiveAtlas does not claim ownership of the source data, does not operate its own satellite data collection or hosting infrastructure, and does not provide a standalone data feed, bulk download service, or redistributed satellite imagery product. Provider terms, licenses, attribution requirements, access rules, and availability remain governed by each original source.

## Privacy Summary

LiveAtlas primarily operates locally on the user's Mac. Settings, wallpaper cache, thumbnail cache, high-resolution imagery, and runtime logs are stored locally by default. Location permission is optional and is used for local weather, coordinate display, and regional satellite imagery matching.

## Pricing

LiveAtlas offers a 7-day free trial, monthly subscription, yearly subscription, and one-time lifetime purchase options.

## Links

- Official website: https://www.liveatlas.top/
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liveatlas/id6762602057
- FAQ: https://www.liveatlas.top/faq.html
- Privacy Policy: https://www.liveatlas.top/privacy.html
- Support: https://www.liveatlas.top/support.html
- Data Sources: https://www.liveatlas.top/data-sources.html
- Updates: https://www.liveatlas.top/updates.html