{"id":46671,"date":"2024-06-03T15:15:23","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T15:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/?p=46671"},"modified":"2025-09-17T06:56:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T06:56:49","slug":"window-animations-ubuntu-gnome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/index.php\/2024\/06\/window-animations-ubuntu-gnome\/","title":{"rendered":"Enable Some Cool Window Animations in Ubuntu 24.04 GNOME"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gnome-logo-dark.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-44710\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gnome-logo-dark-250x250.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gnome-logo-dark-250x250.webp 250w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gnome-logo-dark-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gnome-logo-dark-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gnome-logo-dark-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gnome-logo-dark.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This tutorial shows how to enable some cool animations, when moving, opening, closing, minimizing and restoring app windows in Ubuntu with default GNOME Desktop.<\/p>\n<p>All the animations here are handled by GNOME shell extensions, meaning they will also work in Fedora Workstation, RHEL 9, and other Linux with GNOME desktop.<\/p>\n<p><b>NOTE: These animations will consume more energy and system resources. It&#8217;s NOT recommended for laptop running without power supply, and lower end PC with very old CPU and low memory.<\/b><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Preparation:<\/h3>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t even know how to install an extension in Ubuntu with GNOME Desktop, then:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>either, search for and install &#8220;<b>Extension Manager<\/b>&#8221; by using App Center (or Ubuntu Software for Ubuntu 22.04).\n<div id=\"attachment_44419\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/extension-manager-inappcenter.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44419\" class=\"size-large wp-image-44419\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/extension-manager-inappcenter-600x425.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/extension-manager-inappcenter-600x425.webp 600w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/extension-manager-inappcenter-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/extension-manager-inappcenter-768x544.webp 768w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/extension-manager-inappcenter.webp 989w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-44419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Install Extension Manager in Ubuntu Software\/App Center<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Then, launch the tool and use it to search &amp; install extensions.<\/li>\n<li>or, press <code>Ctrl+Alt+T<\/code> to open up a terminal window. Then run command to install the agent package, for being able to install extensions via web browser, and extensions app (<code>gnome-shell-extension-prefs<\/code>) to turn on\/off, and configure extension options.\n<pre>sudo apt install chrome-gnome-shell gnome-shell-extension-prefs<\/pre>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/apt-chrome-gnomeshell.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-44102\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/apt-chrome-gnomeshell-600x232.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/apt-chrome-gnomeshell-600x232.webp 600w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/apt-chrome-gnomeshell-300x116.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/apt-chrome-gnomeshell-768x297.webp 768w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/apt-chrome-gnomeshell-1320x510.webp 1320w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/apt-chrome-gnomeshell.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also, you need to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extensions.gnome.org<\/a> page, install the browser extension, and finally refresh.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gnome-browser-extension.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10357\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gnome-browser-extension.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gnome-browser-extension.png 520w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gnome-browser-extension-450x222.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1. Wobbly Windows<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/wobbly-windows-effect.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10353\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/wobbly-windows-effect-600x337.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/wobbly-windows-effect.png 600w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/wobbly-windows-effect-450x253.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a popular animation inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Compiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compiz<\/a>. It applies an animation to make app window wobbly when drag moving it.<\/p>\n<p>To get the animation, either search for and install &#8220;Compiz windows effect&#8221; in Extension Manager app:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wobbly-window.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46672\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wobbly-window-700x518.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wobbly-window-700x518.webp 700w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wobbly-window-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wobbly-window-768x568.webp 768w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wobbly-window.webp 931w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Or, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/3210\/compiz-windows-effect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extension web page<\/a> and use ON\/OFF switch to install.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/install-wobbly-windows-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10359\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/install-wobbly-windows-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/install-wobbly-windows-1.png 520w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/install-wobbly-windows-1-450x247.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The extension so far supports all recent GNOME versions, <strong>from version 3.28 to 49<\/strong>. And, it provides some (use either GNOME Extensions or Extension Manager) configuration parameters, such as X tiles, Y tiles, friction, speedup factor, and more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wobby-windows-config.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46674\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wobby-windows-config-700x641.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wobby-windows-config-700x641.webp 700w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wobby-windows-config-300x275.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/wobby-windows-config.webp 762w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Magic Lamp<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 610px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-46671-1\" width=\"610\" height=\"367\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/webm\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-ubuntu.webm?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-ubuntu.webm\">https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-ubuntu.webm<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>This is also an animation inspired by the Compiz ones, and maintained by the same person who is behind the Wobbly Windows extension.<\/p>\n<p>It applies an animation, when you minimize and restore app windows. Just like a genie coming out and backing in the magic lamp.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you can either search for and install the extension from Extension Manager app:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-em.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46675\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-em-700x518.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-em-700x518.webp 700w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-em-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-em-768x568.webp 768w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-em.webp 931w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>or, use the ON\/OFF switch in <a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/3740\/compiz-alike-magic-lamp-effect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this web page<\/a> to install\/uninstall it.<\/p>\n<p>Like wobbly windows, the extension also <strong>supports for GNOME 3.28 to 49<\/strong>, and provides options to configure the animation speed, X tiles, and Y tiles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-options.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46676\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-options-700x641.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-options-700x641.webp 700w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-options-300x275.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-lamp-options.webp 762w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Burn My Windows<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 610px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-46671-2\" width=\"610\" height=\"353\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/webm\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/burnmywindows.webm?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/burnmywindows.webm\">https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/burnmywindows.webm<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>This is my most favorite animation, which also consume the most system resources.<\/p>\n<p>It by default applies burning fire animation when closing or opening an app window. Though, it supports 20 more other animations for window open\/close action. They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apparition<\/li>\n<li>Broken Glass<\/li>\n<li>Doom<\/li>\n<li>Energize A \/ B<\/li>\n<li>Glide<\/li>\n<li>Glitch<\/li>\n<li>Hexagon<\/li>\n<li>Incinerate<\/li>\n<li>Matrix<\/li>\n<li>Paint Brush<\/li>\n<li>Pixelate<\/li>\n<li>Pixel Wheel<\/li>\n<li>Pixel Wipe<\/li>\n<li>Portal<\/li>\n<li>Snap of Disintegration<\/li>\n<li>T-Rex Attact<\/li>\n<li>TV Effect<\/li>\n<li>TV Glitch<\/li>\n<li>Wisps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can either enable one of them for certain animation, or part (or all) of them for random animation. And, each of them has its own animation time and other configuration parameters.<\/p>\n<p>To install the extension, either search for and install it from Extension Manager.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/burn-my-windows.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46678\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/burn-my-windows-700x518.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/burn-my-windows-700x518.webp 700w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/burn-my-windows-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/burn-my-windows-768x568.webp 768w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/burn-my-windows.webp 931w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Or use ON\/OFF switch in <a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/4679\/burn-my-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this web page<\/a>. So far, it supports <strong>GNOME version from 3.36 to 49<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Coverflow Alt-Tab<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 610px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-46671-3\" width=\"610\" height=\"350\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/webm\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/coverflow-alttab.webm?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/coverflow-alttab.webm\">https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/coverflow-alttab.webm<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>This animation replace system default app window switch layout, when pressing <code>Alt<\/code> + <code>Tab<\/code>, with Windows 7 Aero Flip 3D style.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the default coverflow style (see the last video), it also supports time-line style switcher as the screenshot below shows you:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/flip-3d.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32926\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/flip-3d-600x337.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/flip-3d.png 600w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/flip-3d-450x253.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To install it, either search for and install &#8220;coverflow alt tab&#8221; in Extension Manager app:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/coverflow-alttab.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46680\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/coverflow-alttab-700x518.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/coverflow-alttab-700x518.webp 700w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/coverflow-alttab-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/coverflow-alttab-768x568.webp 768w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/coverflow-alttab.webp 931w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Or use the ON\/OFF toggle switch in <a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/97\/coverflow-alt-tab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this web page<\/a>. And, the extension so far supports <strong>all GNOME versions from 3.2 to 48<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Desktop Cube<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46681\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube-700x403.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube-700x403.webp 700w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube-768x442.webp 768w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube-1320x760.webp 1320w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube.webp 1388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Desktop Cube is inspired by Compiz plugin. It replaces system default workspaces (in overview) with 3D style.<\/p>\n<p>By <strong>dragging the top-bar,<\/strong> it shows all desktops (workspaces) in a 3D cube with all opened app windows floating over. With the extension, GNOME overview is also changed to the 3D style.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/overview-cube.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46682\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/overview-cube-700x403.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/overview-cube-700x403.webp 700w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/overview-cube-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/overview-cube-768x442.webp 768w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/overview-cube-1320x760.webp 1320w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/overview-cube.webp 1388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To install the extension, either use Extension Manager to search &amp; install &#8220;Desktop Cube&#8221;:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-46683\" src=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube-1-700x518.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube-1-700x518.webp 700w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube-1-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube-1-768x568.webp 768w, https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/desktop-cube-1.webp 931w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Or use ON\/OFF toggle switch in <a href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/4648\/desktop-cube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this web page<\/a>. It so far supports <b>GNOME version from 40 to 49<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>Summary:<\/h3>\n<p>In this post, I&#8217;ve show you 5 extensions to enable cool animations for GNOME Desktop, which can be installed either from <i>extensions.gnome.org<\/i> or by using &#8220;Extension Manager&#8221; app (available in App Center). They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Wobbly Windows<\/b> (Compiz windows effect) &#8211; window drag moving animation.<\/li>\n<li><b>Magic Lamp<\/b> &#8211; window minimze\/restore animation.<\/li>\n<li><b>Burn My Windows<\/b> &#8211; window close and open animation.<\/li>\n<li><b>Coverflow alt tab<\/b> &#8211; window switch animation.<\/li>\n<li><b>Desktop Cube<\/b> &#8211; rotate desktop as 3D cube.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you know more, please share by leaving a comment below.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This tutorial shows how to enable some cool animations, when moving, opening, closing, minimizing and restoring app windows in Ubuntu with default GNOME Desktop. All the animations here are handled by GNOME shell extensions, meaning they will also work in Fedora Workstation, RHEL 9, and other Linux with GNOME desktop. 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