DeskScapes - Revision history

Jsan at 14:58, 21 May 2026

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	\| welcome = [[File:~~DeskScapes~~ header.jpg\|link=\|<span title="Stardock DeskScapes Wiki"></span>]]		\| welcome = [[File:ds2026-header.jpg\|link=\|<span title="Stardock DeskScapes Wiki"></span>]]
	\| about_title = About DeskScapes		\| about_title = About DeskScapes
	\| about_content =		\| about_content =

	Personalize your desktop ~~background~~ with ~~animated pictures~~ and video.		Personalize your desktop with generated wallpapers, animations, and video.

	~~[[File~~:~~Ds11 release ss01 noround~~.~~png\|350px]]~~		<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top:0.875em"> Key Features </h2>
			* Playlists – Picking a single background can be tough but with Playlists, you can create a collection of your favorite images.
			* Generation – Easily create images using your local hardware, upscale an existing image to 4k, or easily apply an entirely new artistic style to any wallpaper in your collection.
			* Effects – Apply a wide range of special effects to your background, including color filters, textures, blurs, and over 120 effects to mix and match.
			* Organization – DeskScapes 2026 is built from the ground-up to make it the easiest way to manage your desktop wallpapers, animated backgrounds, and to create new backgrounds.
			* Configuration – DeskScapes 2026's user-friendly design makes it easy to find your wallpapers, make adjustments, and organize them for future use.

	<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top:0.875em"> ~~Key~~ Features </h2>		<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top:0.875em"> Features </h2>
	*Drag and drop apps together to group under a common tabbed interface
	*Group your apps together and launch them directly from the taskbar, tabbed and ready to go
	*Add color to your tabs and create rules that will automatically add color based on the app
	*Choose from multiple tab designs and stylize your experience to suit your preferences
	*Experience seamless integration with File Explorer on Windows 11
	*Enjoy a sleek and cohesive look designed to match the Windows 11 interface
	*Works on Windows 10 and 11

	~~<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top:0.875em"> Features</h2>~~		===Turn your static desktop into a vibrant canvas.===
	===Turn your static desktop into a vibrant canvas===
	Turn your static desktop into an animated work of art.		Turn your static desktop into an animated work of art.

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	<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">Enhance static photos with over 60 special effects.</p>		<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">Enhance static photos with over 60 special effects.</p>

	[[File:~~Ds11~~ home L1.png\|~~350px~~]]		[[File:ds2026-home-L1A.png\|400px]]


	===Creativity made easy with all the tools you need===		===Creativity made easy with all the tools you need.===
	Create ~~your own background~~ or browse ~~user-generated~~ designs.		Create backgrounds or browse community designs.

	*'''~~DreamMaker Pro is Included~~'''<br/>		*'''Local Image Generation Made Easy'''<br/>
	<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">~~DreamMaker Pro is a powerful tool that makes animating backgrounds easy~~.</p>		<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">Easily create unique background images on your device using your GPU, no tokens or internet required.</p>

	*'''~~Easy~~ to ~~find and easy to share~~'''<br/>		*'''Add a new artistic style to any image with AI Restyle'''<br/>
	<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">~~Browse the expansive user-generated catalog and share your designs with the community~~.</p>		<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">Choose from dozens of styles to add a new design to any existing image or easily upscale it to 4k.</p>

	[[File:~~Ds11~~ home L2.png\|~~350px~~]]		[[File:ds2026-home-L2.png\|400px]]


	===Organize your creations with an intuitive interface===		===Organize your creations with an intuitive interface.===
	DeskScapes 11 makes it easy to manage your backgrounds.		DeskScapes makes it easy to manage your backgrounds.

	*'''Create playlists of your favorite backgrounds'''<br/>		*'''Create playlists of your favorite backgrounds'''<br/>
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	*'''Organized to perfection'''<br/>		*'''Organized to perfection'''<br/>
	<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">Never lose another wallpaper again as DeskScapes 11 makes it easy organize your backgrounds.</p>		<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">Never lose another wallpaper again as DeskScapes makes it easy organize your backgrounds.</p>

	[[File:~~Ds11~~ home L3.png\|~~350px~~]]		[[File:ds2026-home-L3.png\|400px]]


	\| sections_title = Featured ~~Trailer~~		\| sections_title = Featured Screenshot
	\| sections_content =		\| sections_content =
	<span style="margin-left:-0.4em;">[[File:~~Ds11 trailerthumb~~.jpg\|319px\|link=https://www.~~youtube~~.com/~~watch?v=CXoySSZeggY~~]]</span>		<span style="margin-left:-0.4em;">[[File:ds2026-release-ss01-thumb.jpg\|319px\|link=https://www.stardock.com/products/deskscapes/deskscapes2026/images/screenshots/release/ds2026_release_ss01.png]]</span>
	\| articles_title = Important Pages		\| articles_title = Important Pages
	\| articles_content =		\| articles_content =
	<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> Media </h2>		<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> Media </h2>
	*[[DeskScapes Videos\|DeskScapes Videos]]
	*[[DeskScapes Screenshots\|Screenshots]]		*[[DeskScapes Screenshots\|Screenshots]]

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	*[https://www.stardock.com/products/deskscapes/history DeskScapes Changelog]		*[https://www.stardock.com/products/deskscapes/history DeskScapes Changelog]
	*[[DeskScapes System Requirements\|System Requirements]]		*[[DeskScapes System Requirements\|System Requirements]]

	~~<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> DeskScapes Tutorials</h2>~~
	*[[Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers\|Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers]]
	*[[DeskScapes 11: The Dream Maker Pro Tool\|DeskScapes 11: The Dream Maker Pro Tool]]
	*[[DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist\|DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist]]
	*[[3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes\|3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes]]
	*[[How to Create an Animated Wallpaper Using DreamMaker\|How to Create an Animated Wallpaper Using DreamMaker]]
	*[[DeskScapes: Using Random Wallpapers on Your Desktop\|DeskScapes: 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>

Jsan at 19:33, 8 October 2024

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	*[https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/dream DeskScapes wallpaper downloads]		*[https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/dream DeskScapes wallpaper downloads]
	*[[DeskScapes History\|History of DeskScapes]]		*[[DeskScapes History\|History of DeskScapes]]
	*[[DeskScapes Changelog~~\|DeskScapes Changelog]~~]		*[https://www.stardock.com/products/deskscapes/history DeskScapes Changelog]
	*[[DeskScapes System Requirements\|System Requirements]]		*[[DeskScapes System Requirements\|System Requirements]]

Jsan at 20:37, 30 June 2023

2023-06-30T20:37:01Z

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	~~DeskScapes gives you the capability to animate and customize the wallpaper on~~ your ~~Windows~~ desktop~~. Choose from the massive integrated library or use your own images or~~ video ~~files to personalize your desktop~~.		Personalize your desktop background with animated pictures and video.

	[[File:~~Ds11_ann_ss01-min~~.png\|350px]]		[[File:Ds11 release ss01 noround.png\|350px]]

	<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top:0.875em"> Key Features </h2>		<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top:0.875em"> Key Features </h2>
	*~~Create your own animated backgrounds with pictures~~ and ~~video~~		*Drag and drop apps together to group under a common tabbed interface
	*~~Explore dozens of different customization options including drawing tools, brushes, logos, particle effects~~, and ~~much more using a powerful design tool~~		*Group your apps together and launch them directly from the taskbar, tabbed and ready to go
	*~~Customize~~ your ~~backgrounds with over 60 special effects~~		*Add color to your tabs and create rules that will automatically add color based on the app
	*~~Share~~ your ~~creations easily thanks~~ to seamless ~~cloud~~ integration		*Choose from multiple tab designs and stylize your experience to suit your preferences
	*~~Browse thousands of user-created backgrounds right from within the app~~		*Experience seamless integration with File Explorer on Windows 11
	*Add backgrounds of your choice to a ~~playlist~~ and ~~cycle through them on your desktop as often as you like~~		*Enjoy a sleek and cohesive look designed to match the Windows 11 interface
	*~~Display your system resources or add a clock directly~~ on ~~your desktop background~~		*Works on Windows 10 and 11

	<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top:0.875em"> Features</h2>		<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top:0.875em"> Features</h2>
	~~DeskScapes adds~~ a ~~host of~~ desktop ~~background features to Windows like~~ animated wallpapers, advanced background customization, and much more. You can create your own backgrounds using personal images or video, or choose a pre-existing background from the massive cloud-integrated library.		===Turn your static desktop into a vibrant canvas===
			Turn your static desktop into an animated work of art.

	~~[[File~~:~~Ds_categories-min~~.~~png\|350px]]~~		*'''DeskScapes makes it easy to animate your desktop'''<br/>
			<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">Turn any image or video into a background for your PC.</p>

	~~===Customize===~~		*'''Bring images to life'''<br/>
	'''~~Add uniqueness~~ to ~~your PC~~'''		<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">Enhance static photos with over 60 special effects.</p>

	Choose from thousands of animated or static backgrounds using our integrated cloud system right from within the app. With hundreds of different options, you can turn any image or video into a special background for your PC.		[[File:Ds11 home L1.png\|350px]]

	~~'''Make a playlist of your favorite backgrounds'''~~

	~~Can't choose just one? No problem! The new playlist feature lets you choose as many backgrounds as you want and set them up in a cycled playlist. You can select~~ the ~~timing intervals of how often it changes – from as little as once every 30 seconds to anytime~~ you ~~log in~~ or ~~start up – so you'll be able to enjoy all of your favorites any time you want~~.		===Creativity made easy with all the tools you need===
			Create your own background or browse user-generated designs.

	~~[[File~~:~~Ds_playlist-min~~.~~png\|350px]]~~		*'''DreamMaker Pro is Included'''<br/>
			<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">DreamMaker Pro is a powerful tool that makes animating backgrounds easy.</p>

			*'''Easy to find and easy to share'''<br/>
			<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">Browse the expansive user-generated catalog and share your designs with the community.</p>

	~~===Create===~~		[[File:Ds11 home L2.png\|350px]]
	~~'''Create your own animated backgrounds with DreamMaker Pro'''~~

	This powerful creation tool is designed to make it easy to make your own animated backgrounds. You can start with an image of your own or select one that comes with the app. When you're done customizing, DeskScapes will convert the file into a Dream, which will allow your PC to play the animation as a background.

	~~'''Add special effects using dozens of available tools'''~~		===Organize your creations with an intuitive interface===
			DeskScapes 11 makes it easy to manage your backgrounds.

	~~With DreamMaker Pro, you will have plenty~~ of ~~different tools at~~ your ~~disposal to make~~ a ~~unique~~ background ~~just for you. You can add animated objects like clouds or lightning bolts, use brushes~~ to ~~apply overall effects like darkening at custom intervals, apply text while utilizing a variety of fonts, and so much more~~.		*'''Create playlists of your favorite backgrounds'''<br/>
			<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">Can't choose a favorite background? Create a playlist to cycle through your favorite designs.</p>

	~~[[File~~:~~Ds_create-min~~.~~png\|350px]]~~		*'''Organized to perfection'''<br/>
			<p style="margin: 0 0 0 22px;">Never lose another wallpaper again as DeskScapes 11 makes it easy organize your backgrounds.</p>

			[[File:Ds11 home L3.png\|350px]]
	~~===Stylize===~~
	~~'''Add cool effects to your background'''~~

	You don't have to dive deep into the DreamMaker Pro to create custom backgrounds – you can alter existing ones easily! Right from within the DeskScapes menu, you can apply a wide range of special effects to your background, including color filters, textures, blurs, and over 120 effects to mix and match.

	~~'''Select different backgrounds for each monitor'''~~

	~~If you work with multiple monitors, you'll love the option to apply a different background – or playlist! - to each of them.~~

	~~'''Add a clock or display system settings'''~~
	Display additional information conveniently on your desktop where it's easy to see. You can customize what information is shown, from a clock to system information like CPU and memory usage. Choose what font it shows in, the position on your screen, the size, and the text color.

	[[File:~~Ds_effects-min~~.png\|350px]]

Jsan at 19:51, 30 June 2023

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	\| sections_content =		\| sections_content =
	<span style="margin-left:-0.4em;">[[File:~~Deskscapes_thumb~~.jpg\|319px\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~T6V8ntd8-TA~~]]</span>		<span style="margin-left:-0.4em;">[[File:Ds11 trailerthumb.jpg\|319px\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXoySSZeggY]]</span>
	\| articles_title = Important Pages		\| articles_title = Important Pages
	\| articles_content =		\| articles_content =

Island Dog at 14:48, 21 July 2021

2021-07-21T14:48:21Z

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	*[https://www.stardock.com/products/deskscapes/ DeskScapes Website]		*[https://www.stardock.com/products/deskscapes/ DeskScapes Website]
	*[https://forums.stardock.com/forum/432 DeskScapes Forums]		*[https://forums.stardock.com/forum/432 DeskScapes Forums]
			*[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1027220/DeskScapes/ DeskScapes on Steam]
	*[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]

Island Dog at 17:37, 20 July 2021

2021-07-20T17:37:08Z

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	<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> DeskScapes Tutorials</h2>		<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> DeskScapes Tutorials</h2>
	*[[Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers\|Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers]]		*[[Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers\|Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers]]
			*[[DeskScapes 11: The Dream Maker Pro Tool\|DeskScapes 11: The Dream Maker Pro Tool]]
	*[[DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist\|DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist]]		*[[DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist\|DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist]]
	*[[3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes\|3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes]]		*[[3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes\|3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes]]

Island Dog at 17:19, 20 July 2021

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	<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> DeskScapes Tutorials</h2>		<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> DeskScapes Tutorials</h2>
			*[[Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers\|Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers]]
	*[[DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist\|DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist]]		*[[DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist\|DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist]]
	*[[3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes\|3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes]]		*[[3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes\|3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes]]

Island Dog at 17:05, 20 July 2021

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	<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> DeskScapes Tutorials</h2>		<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> DeskScapes Tutorials</h2>
			*[[DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist\|DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist]]
	*[[3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes\|3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes]]		*[[3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes\|3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes]]
	*[[How to Create an Animated Wallpaper Using DreamMaker\|How to Create an Animated Wallpaper Using DreamMaker]]		*[[How to Create an Animated Wallpaper Using DreamMaker\|How to Create an Animated Wallpaper Using DreamMaker]]

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	[[File:Ds_create-min.png\|350px]]		[[File:Ds_create-min.png\|350px]]


	===Stylize===		===Stylize===

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	Can't choose just one? No problem! The new playlist feature lets you choose as many backgrounds as you want and set them up in a cycled playlist. You can select the timing intervals of how often it changes – from as little as once every 30 seconds to anytime you log in or start up – so you'll be able to enjoy all of your favorites any time you want.		Can't choose just one? No problem! The new playlist feature lets you choose as many backgrounds as you want and set them up in a cycled playlist. You can select the timing intervals of how often it changes – from as little as once every 30 seconds to anytime you log in or start up – so you'll be able to enjoy all of your favorites any time you want.

			[[File:Ds_playlist-min.png\|350px]]


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	With DreamMaker Pro, you will have plenty of different tools at your disposal to make a unique background just for you. You can add animated objects like clouds or lightning bolts, use brushes to apply overall effects like darkening at custom intervals, apply text while utilizing a variety of fonts, and so much more.		With DreamMaker Pro, you will have plenty of different tools at your disposal to make a unique background just for you. You can add animated objects like clouds or lightning bolts, use brushes to apply overall effects like darkening at custom intervals, apply text while utilizing a variety of fonts, and so much more.

			[[File:Ds_create-min.png\|350px]]

	===Stylize===		===Stylize===
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	'''Add a clock or display system settings'''		'''Add a clock or display system settings'''
	Display additional information conveniently on your desktop where it's easy to see. You can customize what information is shown, from a clock to system information like CPU and memory usage. Choose what font it shows in, the position on your screen, the size, and the text color.		Display additional information conveniently on your desktop where it's easy to see. You can customize what information is shown, from a clock to system information like CPU and memory usage. Choose what font it shows in, the position on your screen, the size, and the text color.

			[[File:Ds_effects-min.png\|350px]]

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	<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> DeskScapes Tutorials</h2>		<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 1.125em; margin-top:0.875em"> DeskScapes Tutorials</h2>
	*[[Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers\|Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers]]		*[[Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers\|Using DeskScapes with Dynamic Changing Wallpapers]]
			*[[DeskScapes 11: The Dream Maker Pro Tool\|DeskScapes 11: The Dream Maker Pro Tool]]
	*[[DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist\|DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist]]		*[[DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist\|DeskScapes 11: How to Make a Background Playlist]]
	*[[3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes\|3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes]]		*[[3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes\|3 Tips for Using Stardock DeskScapes]]