Lock Screen Maker: turn your to-do list into the screen you see 100 times a day
Type your tasks or import them from Notion, pick a layout, and download a ready-to-use lock screen wallpaper. No app install, no account required to try it, works on iPhone and Android.
Generated wallpaper — read-only, always visible
What this maker actually makes
Most tools called a lock screen maker are wallpaper designers: they help you build a pretty picture. This one is narrower and more useful. It takes a real list of tasks and renders it as a vertical wallpaper, sized for a phone, with the clock area kept clear. You are not decorating a screen, you are putting your plan on it.
Built for text, not artwork
Layouts are tuned for short task lines that stay legible at arm's length in bad light.
Clock-safe by default
Task rows start below the clock and date area, so nothing important hides behind the time.
One image, zero battery cost
The wallpaper is a static image. Nothing runs in the background and nothing drains the battery.
No app on your phone
You generate the image in a browser and set it with the system wallpaper picker you already have.
How it works
Add your tasks
Type three to five items, or connect Notion once and pull today's tasks automatically.
Pick a layout
Choose a template and a background. The preview updates instantly at real phone resolution.
Download and set it
Save the PNG, open it in Photos, and choose Use as Wallpaper. On Android, Set as lock screen.
Lock screen maker vs widget vs habit app
| This maker | Lock screen widget | Dedicated app | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install required | No | Yes | Yes |
| How many tasks fit | 5 to 7 readable | 1 to 3, sized by the OS | Depends on the app |
| Can you tick items off | No (image) | Yes on newer iOS | Yes |
| Updates itself | On your schedule | Live | Live |
| Battery cost | None | Low | Low to moderate |
| Best for | Seeing the whole plan | One next action | Managing a backlog |
Who it is for
- People who plan in Notion or a notes app and then never look at the plan again.
- Students with an exam countdown who need the date in front of them, not inside an app.
- Anyone building a habit who wants the streak visible without another tracker.
- People who tried a lock screen widget and found one line too little room.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a free lock screen maker?
You can generate and download a wallpaper without paying. A free account unlocks Notion sync and saving your layouts; the maker itself does not require a credit card to try.
Do I need to install an app?
No. The maker runs in your mobile or desktop browser, and you set the downloaded PNG with the wallpaper picker built into iOS or Android.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The export is a standard vertical PNG. On iPhone use Settings, Wallpaper, Add New Wallpaper, Photos. On Android use Gallery, Set as wallpaper, Lock screen.
How many tasks should I put on the lock screen?
Three to seven. A lock screen is read in about a second, so keep the backlog in your task app and show only what belongs to today.
Will the wallpaper update when I finish a task?
Not automatically, because it is a static image. Regenerate it when your list changes, which takes a few seconds and needs no re-installation.
Can I use my own photo as the background?
Yes. Upload a photo and the maker keeps a readable text layer over it, with a dimmed area behind the task rows so the words stay legible.