DeskCover
macOS productivity app that hides desktop icons and highlights the active application window with customizable covers using colors, wallpapers, or custom images to reduce visual distractions.
Last updated: 2026-03-16 21:30
Overview
DeskCover is a Mac application that helps you stay focused on your work by hiding desktop icons and highlighting the active application window with a single click or global hotkey.
Key Features
Desktop Cover
- Hide the mess on your desktop with one click
- Use color, system wallpaper, or custom pictures as a cover
- Adjust background transparency settings
- Clean visual workspace instantly
Window Highlighting & Focus
- Highlights the window of the currently active application
- Automatically dims windows of inactive applications
- Focus on current task without background distractions
Multiple Window Isolation (Pro)
- DeskCover Pro features "Isolate multiple Windows" mode
- Keep between two and five windows isolated simultaneously
- Perfect for complex multi-window workflows
Customization
- Choose from various cover options (color, wallpaper, custom image)
- Adjust transparency levels
- Configure global hotkeys for quick access
- Personalize appearance to your preference
Alternatives Comparison
DeskCover is described as a beautiful alternative to HazeOver, UnDistracted, and Window Focus, combining desktop hiding with window highlighting in one app.
Platform
macOS
Pricing
Basic version available with DeskCover Pro for advanced features.
Use Cases
- Reducing desktop clutter
- Maintaining focus during deep work
- Managing visual distractions
- Creating clean workspaces for presentations or screen sharing
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