Want a moving desktop background, or a way to give a still image a different look? DeskScapes from Stardock applies images and video as desktop backgrounds, with effects and tools for creating and organizing designs. You can also set up background playlists for individual monitors or an entire multi-monitor desktop.
How do you make a background playlist?
Add favorite images to a playlist and choose how often DeskScapes changes the background. Apply that collection to a particular monitor or across the whole setup, then add or remove images as your selection changes.
What can you do to a still image?
DeskScapes offers effects such as color filters, textures, blur, and gradients. Apply an effect to a background, then combine effects to build a look that differs from the original image. Images and video can also be used as desktop backgrounds.
- Use local CPU or GPU resources to generate a background image.
- Restyle an existing image with an artistic treatment.
- Upscale an image to 4K using your own hardware.
Where do you find saved backgrounds?
The background browser keeps wallpaper collections and previously used designs together. Sort installed backgrounds by static or animated, browse thumbnails, and return to a design without having to locate the original file again.
How are effects and backgrounds managed?
Use DeskScapes' menu to apply effects and its browsing window to select backgrounds and adjust their presentation. The app can switch between light and dark appearance automatically, and its theme options let you change the interface's look.
Pros
- Applies video and animated backgrounds to the Windows desktop
- Playlists can target one monitor or the full setup
- Creates, restyles, and upscales images using local hardware
- Combines color filters, textures, blur, and other effects
System requirements: Windows 11 · Recommended GPU with 8 GB VRAM
Can DeskScapes use a video as a desktop background?
Yes. DeskScapes supports video backgrounds as well as images and animated designs.
Can a playlist change backgrounds on just one monitor?
Yes. Apply a playlist to a specific monitor or to the entire multi-monitor setup.
Does image generation require an internet connection?
No. DeskScapes can generate images locally using the computer's CPU or GPU, without tokens or a cloud connection.
