Start at login
Launch Glissform when you sign in to your Mac, with your saved animation settings.
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GlissformEditWindowGlissformYour Lid Moves. Desktop Stays In Place
An iPhone Duo-style animation for your MacBook. Perspective, blur and shadow follow the lid as it closes.
Seamless Close
Even closing feels satisfying
A smooth MacBook lid animation that responds as you close it. Adjust the starting angle and blur strength in Glissform for macOS.
Stay active
Keep animations running after closing the app with Run in background enabled.
GeneralChoose how Glissform stays available.
Run in backgroundKeep effects active after closing Settings.
Menu bar iconOpen Settings and controls from the menu bar.
Launch at loginOpen Glissform when you sign in.
Automatic updatesDownload updates and install when Glissform quits.
Menu bar access
Open Settings from the macOS menu bar whenever you want to adjust an effect.
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Enable automatic updates or install new Glissform versions right inside the app.
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Your screen
stays private
Your screen images stay on your Mac.
No continuous recording.
Captured once per gesture
Screen Recording access lets Glissform capture one still image.
Screen images stay local
Screen images stay in memory. Never saved or uploaded.
Usage sharing is optional
App and web analytics never include screen images.
Make every close your own
Choose when Seamless Close starts, how it looks and how your desktop returns
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Manual starting angle
Choose the MacBook lid angle that starts the animation, from 20° to 130°, or use your current angle.
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Automatic angle detection
Let Glissform learn your starting angle while the lid stays still, with a delay and minimum angle you choose.
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Adjustable blur
Adjust the blur in your MacBook lid animation with High, Regular or Subtle presets, or turn it off.
Resume after a pause
Hold your MacBook lid still to bring your desktop back after a pause, with a wait time you choose.
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Return with Esc
Press Esc to return to your desktop during the lid animation, even when pause restoration is off.
Connection effect
Add a soft edge glow and a short click as your desktop returns. Switch both on or off together.
Before
you try it
Your questions about Glissform, from MacBook support to privacy.
Is Glissform free to use?
Yes. Glissform is completely free, including Seamless Close and all its customisation options. There are no subscriptions, trial limits or in-app purchases.
Which MacBooks can run Glissform?
Seamless Close requires macOS 15 or later and a MacBook with a compatible lid-angle sensor. It has been tested on a 15-inch MacBook Air M5 running macOS 26 and 27.
How do I install Glissform on my Mac?
Download Glissform, open the DMG and drag the app into Applications. The current release is not notarized by Apple, so macOS may ask for your approval on first launch. Open the installation guide for the steps. Once open, allow Screen Recording access to enable Seamless Close.
Why does Glissform need Screen Recording access?
Seamless Close uses one screenshot per lid-closing gesture to animate your desktop. macOS groups screenshot access under Screen Recording. The image stays in your Mac’s memory and is never saved or uploaded. There is no continuous recording.
Will my MacBook still sleep normally?
Yes. Your MacBook still sleeps normally when you close the lid. Glissform does not animate the Lock Screen, and the captured desktop image stays hidden while your Mac is locked or asleep.
How do I update Glissform?
Glissform checks for updates automatically. Turn on Automatic updates in General to download them in the background and install them when the app quits; macOS may ask for approval. You can also check manually in Privacy & about.
How do I quit or uninstall Glissform?
Choose Quit Glissform from the menu bar icon, or reopen the app and press ⌘Q if the icon is hidden. Closing Settings can leave Glissform running when Run in background is enabled. To uninstall it, quit the app and move it from Applications to the Trash.
How can I report a bug or suggest a feature?
Open Send feedback in Glissform or email 4niklap@gmail.com. For a bug report, include your Mac model, macOS version, Glissform version and a short description of what happened.