DNXWallpaper
A downloadable tool for Windows
A downloadable tool for Windows
DNXWallpaper Manager is a professional animated wallpaper solution for Windows with multi-monitor support, YouTube integration, and panoramic display capabilities.
THE CORE IDEA
From Static to Dynamic:
DNXWallpaper Manager was created to bring life to desktop backgrounds across multiple monitors. Built on MPV player technology, it transforms videos, GIFs, and YouTube content into seamless animated wallpapers with precise control over placement, scaling, and synchronization.
The inspiration come from AutoWall project from SegoCode, but solving the issues that don´t allow to run on Windows 11, and adding a lot of more features.
KEY FEATURES
- Multi-Monitor Support: Independent wallpapers per monitor or panoramic spanning
- YouTube Integration: Direct streaming or local download with quality selection (360p-1080p)
- Multiple Display Modes: Panoramic, Individual, and Mirror configurations
- Fit Modes: Zoom, Stretch, Fill, Expand, and Center
- Audio Control: Per-wallpaper audio enable/disable with volume control
- GIF Support: Automatic conversion and optimization
- Format Support: MP4, WebM, GIF, and most video formats via MPV
- Launch with Windows: Optional automatic startup on user login
- Library Management: Built-in file browser with thumbnail previewA single video spans across all monitors, creating a unified ultra-wide display. Perfect for scenic landscapes or wide-format content.
Panoramic Mode
A single video spans across all monitors, creating a unified ultra-wide display. Perfect for scenic landscapes or wide-format content.
Individual Mode
Each monitor displays its own independent wallpaper. Configure different videos, fit modes, and audio settings per screen.
Mirror Mode
The same wallpaper is displayed identically on all monitors, maintaining perfect synchronization.
Youtube Integration
Local Download
- Downloaded to URLDownloads folder
- Works offline
- Better performance
- Quality selection (360p-1080p)
TECHNICAL FEATURES
MPV-Based Playback
Built on the powerful MPV media player, ensuring:
- Hardware acceleration support
- Low CPU usage (typically under 1% per wallpaper)
- Seamless looping
- Wide format compatibility
GIF Handling
Automatic MP4 conversion for smooth playback:
- Preview generation
- Optimized encoding
- Cache management
Smart Caching
Configurable cache cleanup for:
- GIF conversions (default: 30 days)
- Video thumbnails (default: 60 days)
- Downloaded YouTube videos (default: 30 days)
SYSTEM INTEGRATION
- System Tray: Minimizes to tray with quick access to manager
- Windows Startup: Optional automatic launch on user login
- Start Menu: Registered as standard Windows application
- Graceful Shutdown: Proper cleanup of resources and tray icons
ARCHITECTURE
Two-Component System:
DNXWallpaper Manager
- Configuration interface
- Library management
- YouTube downloader
- Preview system
DNXWallpaper
- Wallpaper rendering engine
- MPV process management
- Desktop integration
- Multi-instance handling
TROUBLESHOOTING
Wallpaper not visible?
- Ensure Windows desktop icons are enabled
- Check that MPV is in the Tools folder
- Verify video file format is supported
High CPU usage?
- Reduce video quality/resolution
- Disable hardware acceleration if experiencing glitches
- Check MPV settings in configuration
LICENSE
Free to use for personal purposes.
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