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Launch includes over 60 special effects plus colorization options to make any image or video into a fantastic, custom background. Want to create a .Dream to share? Use the included Dream Maker app to package your own animated or video creations.
Launch includes over 60 special effects plus colorization options to make any image or video into a fantastic, custom background. Want to create a .Dream to share? Use the included Dream Maker app to package your own animated or video creations.


<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top:0.875em"> Stylize</h2>
===Add cool effects to your background===
Choose from over 60 effects to apply to any background. Effects include: black and white, blur, canvas texture, inverted, night vision, pop art, sepia, and animated snow, just to name a few!


[[File:Launch_stylize.png|350px]]


===Recolor your existing wallpaper===
Using a simple slider Launch helps you apply new colors to backgrounds. Color customization can be applied to an entire image or only to select colors.


===Multiple monitor support===
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Launch capabilities give you the option to have different backgrounds on each of your monitors or stretch video and static backgrounds over multiple monitors.
 
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===Easy-to-use configuration dialog===
The user interface is intuitive and so easy to use that you can create a great looking custom desktop design with just a few clicks. An always present preview helps you see what your desktop will look like before applying effects to your new background.
 
 
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<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> Launch Resources</h2>
<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> Launch Resources</h2>
*[https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/dream Launch wallpaper downloads]
*[[Launch History|History of Launch]]
*[[Launch History|History of Launch]]
*[[Launch Changelog|Launch Changelog]]
*[[Launch Changelog|Launch Changelog]]
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<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> Launch Tutorials</h2>
<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> Launch Tutorials</h2>
*[[3 Tips for Using Stardock Launch|3 Tips for Using Stardock Launch]]
*[[3 Tips for Using Stardock Launch|3 Tips for Using Stardock Launch]]
*[[How to Create an Animated Wallpaper Using DreamMaker|How to Create an Animated Wallpaper Using DreamMaker]]
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*[[Launch: Using Random Wallpapers on Your Desktop|Launch: Using Random Wallpapers on Your Desktop]]


<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> Official Pages </h2>
<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> Official Pages </h2>
*[https://www.stardock.com/products/Launch/ Launch Website]  
*[https://www.stardock.com/products/launch/ Launch Website]  
*[https://forums.stardock.com/forum/432 Launch Forums]
*[https://forums.stardock.com/forum/1069 Launch Forums]
*[https://www.facebook.com/official.stardock/ Stardock Facebook]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/official.stardock/ Stardock Facebook]  
*[https://twitter.com/stardock Stardock Twitter]  
*[https://twitter.com/stardock Stardock Twitter]  

Revision as of 18:02, 14 January 2021

Featured Image

Important Pages

About Launch

Launch gives you the capability to add a stationary dock to your Windows Start screen.

Key Features

  • Swipe left or right and Launch stays in place
  • Quickly launch applications from the dock
  • Position Launch at the top or bottom of your Start screen
  • Access docked application Jump Lists

Animate

Animate your Windows desktop wallpaper

Use video and Dream files with Launch to apply animated wallpaper to your desktop. The .Dream format, which Launch uses, has been specially designed to contain content used to animate wallpaper. You can also apply any dream as your PC screensaver!

Easily customize and create your own backgrounds

Launch includes over 60 special effects plus colorization options to make any image or video into a fantastic, custom background. Want to create a .Dream to share? Use the included Dream Maker app to package your own animated or video creations.