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Sands of Time galaxy background
A glowing portal opens onto a swirling galaxy in the middle of a desert night.
“Uncover ancient mysteries, hidden beneath the shifting sands.” Sands of Time, 2024
Downloads
| File | Size | Notes | Weight | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K UHD | 3840×2160 | 16:9 | 819 KB | Download Sands of Time 4K UHD (3840×2160) JPG |
| QHD 1440p | 2560×1440 | 16:9 | 450 KB | Download Sands of Time QHD 1440p (2560×1440) JPG |
| Full HD 1080p | 1920×1080 | 16:9 | 296 KB | Download Sands of Time Full HD 1080p (1920×1080) JPG |
| Phone | 1080×2340 | 19.5:9 straight crop | 277 KB | Download Sands of Time Phone (1080×2340) JPG |
| Loop MP4 · 1080p | 1920×1080 | 8 s seamless | 2.2 MB | Download Sands of Time Loop MP4 · 1080p (1920×1080) MP4 |
| Vertical loop MP4 | 1080×1920 | 8 s seamless | 2.5 MB | Download Sands of Time Vertical loop MP4 (1080×1920) MP4 |
| GIF | 480×270 | 8 s loop | 3.4 MB | Download Sands of Time GIF (480×270) GIF |
Official files from Purrple Cat (also on purrplecat.art). Stills are the album art resized for screens; the loops are cut from the official After Effects animation.
Its soundtrack: Sands of Time (2024)
14 songs · 37 min · CC BY 4.0
- SandstormSands of Time · 20242:22#348MP3
- Echoes of YesterdaySands of Time · 20242:33#349MP3
- Dance of the CactiSands of Time · 20242:34#350MP3
- MirageSands of Time · 20242:49#351MP3
- Desert RainSands of Time · 20242:57#352MP3
- TumbleweedsSands of Time · 20242:21#353MP3
- DesolateSands of Time · 20242:14#354MP3
- ArtifactSands of Time · 20242:39#355MP3
- Mesa's EdgeSands of Time · 20243:02#356MP3
- Dune DrifterSands of Time · 20242:31#357MP3
- EpiphanySands of Time · 20242:09#358MP3
- On the BrinkSands of Time · 20242:42#359MP3
- The PortalSands of Time · 20242:54#360MP3
- What Lies BeyondSands of Time · 20243:07#361MP3
How to set Sands of Time as your background
01Windows
Right-click the downloaded JPG and choose “Set as desktop background”. Or open Settings › Personalization › Background and browse to it.
02Mac
Right-click the JPG in Finder and choose “Set Desktop Picture”, or open System Settings › Wallpaper and add it.
03iPhone
Download the Phone file, save it to Photos, open it and tap Share › Use as Wallpaper.
04Android
Download the Phone file, then long-press your home screen, tap Wallpapers (or Wallpaper & style) and pick it from your photos.
05Zoom
Settings › Backgrounds & Effects › Virtual Backgrounds › + › Add Image (any JPG) or Add Video (the 1080p loop MP4; Zoom’s limit is 1920×1080).
06Teams
In a meeting: More › Video effects › Add new, then pick the JPG (Teams takes JPG, PNG or BMP).
07Discord
User Settings › Voice & Video › Video Backgrounds › Custom (needs Nitro). JPG, PNG, GIF and MP4 up to 10 MB all fit.
08OBS
Add an Image source for a still, or a Media Source with “Loop” ticked for the MP4. Keep it at the bottom of the source list so your camera and alerts sit on top.
Credit
Every galaxy background is free for your own screens, video calls, streams and videos. Credit it like this:
Art & music by Purrple Cat (purrplecat.com)
- The soundtracks are Purrple Cat Self Releases, free under CC BY 4.0 with “Music by Purrple Cat”.
- Never re-upload the music to music streaming services.
- Never register the music or the art in Content ID.
