How to Set Different Wallpaper on Each Monitor in Windows 11 or 10
You got more than one monitor. Why use just one wallpaper?
If you have adual monitor setup, you can set a different wallpaper on each monitor using Windows Settings, File Explorer, or a third-party app.
Set a Different Wallpaper for Each Monitor via Settings
The Settings app is probably the easiest way to set a different wallpaper on each monitor. Just follow the steps below:
Note:You can also choose a fit for an image, and it will apply to that image on the monitor you selected. For more on how that works, check out our article onHow to Change Your Desktop Background in Windows.
Set a Different Wallpaper for Each Monitor via File Explorer
Setting different wallpapers on each monitor through File Explorer isn’t as intuitive as using the Settings app, but it comes in handy when you’re already browsing images.
Windows sets the image you right-clicked as the background on the primary monitor and randomly assigns the other selected image to other monitors. If you want to change which images are assigned to which monitors, head toSettings>Personalization>Background, right-click each image in turn, and assign it to the monitor you want.
Note:If the images you choose aren’t the exact resolution of your monitors, they may not work properly, or they’ll rotate positions randomly. You can also fix this by heading toSettings>Personalization>Background.
Set Different Wallpapers for Each Monitor Using a Third-Party App
If you want to use different wallpapers on each of your screens, you can check out our recommendations for thebest wallpaper control apps for Windows. Here’s a brief description of a few of our favorites for dual-monitor use.
Add Some Flair to Your Dual Monitor Setup
If you want more wallpaper ideas for your multiple monitor setup (or just some great wallpaper sources), check out the following articles:
Questions, tips, or comments? Hit us up in the comments section!
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