DeskVeil
Hide Desktop Icons Instantly
Transform your cluttered desktop into a clean workspace with one click. Perfect for presentations, screenshots, and screen sharing. Choose from solid colors, blur effects, or wallpaper mode.
Three Powerful Overlay Modes
Choose the perfect way to hide your desktop icons
Solid Color
Cover your desktop with a clean, solid color. Choose from 15+ presets or create your own custom color. Adjustable opacity for subtle or complete coverage.
- 15+ preset colors
- Custom color picker
- Adjustable opacity (0-100%)
Blur Effect
Softly obscure your desktop with a beautiful blur effect. Maintains your wallpaper's aesthetic while hiding icons. Perfect for a professional look during calls.
- Smooth blur overlay
- Adjustable intensity
- Preserves wallpaper colors
Wallpaper Mode
Display only your desktop wallpaper without any icons. The cleanest option - just your beautiful wallpaper in all its glory.
- Pure wallpaper display
- Zero overlay interference
- Cleanest aesthetic
Powerful Features
Everything you need for instant desktop privacy
Instant Toggle
Hide or show desktop icons with one click from the menu bar or a global keyboard shortcut. Lightning-fast response.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Control+Option+C to toggle, Control+Option+= to increase intensity, Control+Option+- to decrease. Fully customizable.
Multi-Monitor Support
Works seamlessly across all connected displays. Automatically adapts when you connect or disconnect monitors.
Extensive Customization
Choose from 15+ preset colors or create custom colors. Fine-tune opacity with the intensity slider. Settings persist across launches.
Safe & Reversible
Files never move or delete - icons are only visually hidden. No Finder restart required. Completely safe operation.
Launch at Login
Automatically start DeskVeil when you log in. Remembers your last state (hidden or visible) and restores it.
Perfect For
Quick privacy in any situation
Video Calls & Screen Sharing
Hide desktop clutter during Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet presentations.
Screenshots & Recordings
Take clean screenshots without desktop files showing in the background.
Presentations
Professional appearance during live demos and client presentations.
Focus & Productivity
Reduce visual noise and distractions for better concentration.
Privacy First
DeskVeil runs entirely on your Mac. No internet connection required, no data collection, no analytics. Your desktop icons and files are yours alone.
Ready to Clean Up Your Desktop?
Join thousands of Mac users who trust DeskVeil for instant desktop privacy.
macOS 12.0 or later • One-time purchase