What changed in Wallpaper Engine in 2016

Attempted to fix the issue of desktop remaining see-through after closing Wallpaper Engine.

Fixed stuttering in filter menu animations on some systems.

Added tags 'audio responsive' and 'multi-monitor optimized' for wallpapers.

Added a Steam status notification to the browser for better understanding of background processes.

Fixed the ability to read the current game language from Steam when launched.

Made web wallpaper process per-monitor DPI aware.

Changed the default video volume level to 50%.

Fixed stuttering in filter menu animation on some systems.

Improved synchronization of GIF animation time-refresh.

Added an icon opacity slider to the options.

Added a click callback to video error messages that opens the FAQ thread.

Set CEF to ignore WebGL blacklist.

Added translations for Persian, Russian, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Italian, Dutch, and Brazilian.

Implemented a cache for Workshop wallpapers to allow selection without Steam running.

Added a warning modal if the app is run on an OS older than Windows 7.

Added click callback to video error message that opens the FAQ thread.

Added a Steam status notification to the browser for better understanding of background processes.

Set CEF to ignore WebGL blacklist.

Changed default video volume to 50%.

Added a 'Remove Wallpaper' button for single monitor setups.

Added a slider in options to adjust desktop icon opacity.

Attempted to fix the issue of desktop remaining see-through after closing Wallpaper Engine.

Fixed handling for wallpaper preview images.

Made web wallpaper process aware of per-monitor DPI settings.

Fixed handling for wallpaper preview images.

Reworked the editor help dialog to link directly to tutorials.

Added an FAQ link to the context menu.

Reworked the editor help dialog to link directly to tutorials.

Added a warning modal if the app is run on an OS older than Windows 7.

Attempted to fix auto start not working and restarting being blocked.

Added a fallback for screen resizing.

Attempted to fix issues with auto start not working and restarting being blocked.

Added experimental feature to precache entire video to prevent streaming from disk.

Added experimental feature to precache entire video to prevent disk streaming.

Improved synchronization of GIF animation time-refresh.

Fixed certain windows being pushed offscreen with high DPI settings.

Added a fallback for screen resizing.

Added a link to the FAQ in the context menu.

Added 'Remove Wallpaper' button for users with single monitor setups.

Added better tray advertisement when the application is first run.

Added 'audio responsive' and 'multi-monitor optimized' tags for wallpapers.

Implemented a Workshop cache to select wallpapers without Steam running.

Fixed issue of certain windows being pushed offscreen with high DPI settings.

Added translations for Persian, Russian, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Italian, Dutch, and Brazilian.

Added support for GIF and WebM through 'Open from file'.

Added German and Polish translations for all UI windows except the editor, along with some Simplified Chinese strings.

Added a new template for GIFs with various import options.

Fixed mouse sluggishness in editor when importing an app wallpaper.

Fixed app wallpapers crashing when using the 64bit executable.

Introduced a new template for GIFs with various import options.

Added proper support for animated GIFs through sprite sheets in scenes.

Fixed web path imports with ' in the filename.

Added a combo box to switch the language of the UI.

Added native support for WebM files, allowing them to be loaded directly from a file.

Fixed property import controls being hidden in 'small mode'.

Fixed URL encoding for file paths sent to web wallpapers.

Implemented a translation system for the core application and UI.

Fixed a potential crash when an invalid wallpaper file was opened.

Fixed property import controls being hidden in 'small mode'.

Fixed web wallpapers not loading plugins (e.g. Flash).

Added German and Polish translations for all UI windows except editor and some Simplified Chinese strings.

Added a combo box to switch the language of the UI.

Fixed web wallpapers not saving cookies and JS local storage data.

Added a tweakable playback rate property for all scenes.

Fixed web wallpapers not loading plugins (e.g. Flash).

Fixed app wallpapers crashing when using the 64bit executable.

Fixed overlapping wallpaper titles in browser.

Changed how wallpaper properties are saved to only save the values, eliminating the need for users to manually reset them.

Fixed a potential crash when an invalid wallpaper file was opened.

Fixed web path imports with ' in the filename.

Fixed URL encoding for file paths sent to web wallpapers.

Implemented a translation system for the core application and UI, recognizing all of Steam's languages.

Fixed web wallpapers not saving cookies and JS local storage data.

Fixed mouse sluggishness in editor when importing an app wallpaper.

Fixed web wallpapers turning white immediately on load due to Steam sending an unnormalized installation path.

Fixed wallpapers in the browser being switched when arrow keys are pressed while another control is highlighted.

Fixed web wallpapers turning white immediately on load due to Steam sending an unnormalized installation path.

Fixed overlapping wallpaper titles in the browser.

Fixed wallpapers in browser being switched when arrow keys are pressed although another control is highlighted.

Added native support for WebM files.

Added proper support for animated GIFs through sprite sheets in scenes.

Added a playback rate property for scenes.

Changed how wallpaper properties are saved to avoid manual resets.

Helps users fix crashes more quickly by detecting troublesome hooks.

Maximized and fullscreen wallpapers can now be paused per monitor, set as default behavior.

Maximized and fullscreen wallpapers can now be paused per monitor, set as default behavior.

Helps users fix crashes more quickly by detecting troublesome hooks.

Fixed local wallpaper files not showing and saving any properties.

New import system for custom files and directories in web wallpapers.

Attempted to improve pausing with certain full-screen games.

Made max FPS dependent on the maximum refresh rate of the system.

Users can now select custom images or directories to be shown inside a web wallpaper.

Users can now select custom images or directories for web wallpapers, enabling custom image slideshows.

Added file and directory selection to wallpaper browser.

Implemented custom file/directory import system in web wallpaper.

Attempted to fix auto start with high priority for better reliability.

Fixed local wallpaper files not showing & saving any properties.

Fixed most FFT inconsistencies for different hardware settings with a fixed range up to about 22khz.

Users can now more easily delete their projects from the editor open file menu.

Added options for video looping to improve the smoothness of loops.

Attempted to fix auto start with high priority for better reliability.

Fixed properties with single quotes to be escaped improperly, causing the UI to not show any properties.

Attempted to improve pausing with certain full-screen games.

Added a full-screen GIF hack, though it performs poorly as it uses Chromium.

Fixed properties with single quotes that were causing the UI to not show any properties.

Added options for video looping to improve the smoothness of loops.

Fixed most FFT inconsistencies for different hardware settings with a fixed range up to about 22khz.

Made it possible to delete wallpaper projects in the editor.

Made max FPS dependent on max refresh rate of the system.

Enabled audio of video wallpapers in the editor.

Fixed the web wallpaper render process crashing silently when closed with an audio wallpaper active.

Fixed web wallpaper render process silently crashing if being closed with an audio wallpaper active.

Error logs and output added for CreateProcess and Steam item subscription.

Made it easier to obtain the Konami achievement.

Fixed audio processing not enabling in certain scenarios for web wallpapers.

Resolved issues with file imports that had apostrophes in their names.

Fixed audio processing not enabling in certain scenarios for web wallpapers.

AssImp implemented for model importing, removing the FBX SDK and tinyObj.

More detailed log output added for DirectX safe start to prevent crashes.

Texture formats now supported include PNG, TGA, JPG/JPEG, BMP, PSD, ICO, GIF (no animation), and DDS.

Model formats now supported include FBX, OBJ, DAE, 3DS, BLEND, X, and LXO.

Fixed issue with Steam detecting Wallpaper Engine when internet connection was unstable.

Uninstall command added to build script to close main application for Steam deletion.

Projects with illegal characters in their title can now be imported successfully.

Made it easier to achieve the Konami achievement.

AssImp implemented for model importing, removing the need for FBX SDK and tinyObj.

Texture size limit increased to 8192^2 pixels.

Texture size limit increased to 8192^2 pixels.

Color and alpha options added to the current generic shader.

Fixed file imports with apostrophes in the name.

Eagle flag projection adjusted for better fit on wider screens.

Eagle flag projection adjusted for better fit on wider screens.

Resolved NaNs and Infs in audio buffer after running FFT code.

Texture formats now supported include PNG, TGA, JPG/JPEG, BMP, PSD, ICO, GIF (no animation), and DDS.

Fixed audio callback context not being cleared when switching between web wallpapers.

Build script now includes an uninstall command that closes the main application for Steam deletion.

Fixed issue where audio callback context was not cleared when switching between web wallpapers.

More verbose log output added for DirectX safe start to prevent crashes.

New unsubscribe button added to the browser interface.

Fixed issue with Steam detecting Wallpaper Engine when internet disconnected and reconnected.

Non-power-of-two images can now be imported and will be downsampled to the next power of two.

Implemented 'order' key for wallpaper properties in project.json.

Error logs and output added for CreateProcess and Steam item subscription.

Attempted to fix various video issues including looping and flashing.

New 'order' key added for wallpaper properties in project.json.

New color and alpha options added to the current generic shader.

Resolved issues with NaNs and Infs in audio buffer after running FFT code.

Unsubscribe button added to the browser interface.

Non-power-of-2 images can now be imported and will be downsampled to the next power of two.

Attempted fix for more Media Foundation video issues including looping and flashing.

Users can now import models without textures and set a constant color in the editor.

GLM library has been updated for improved performance.

Model formats now supported include FBX, OBJ, DAE, 3DS, BLEND, X, and LXO.

GLM library has been updated.

FFT spread calculation changed to widen lower frequency area using an exponential function.

Local app wallpapers can now be opened without tags.

Local app wallpapers could not be opened without tags; this has been fixed.

Attempted to fix overlapping border when UI windows are maximized.

Projects with illegal characters in their title would fail to import; this has been resolved.

FFT spread calculation changed to widen lower frequency area using an exponential function.

Attempted fix for overlapping border when UI windows are maximized.

Fixed all app wallpapers being blocked although they were verified.

Added live reload in editor to wallpaper types other than scenes.

Fixed video wallpapers muting the entire application.

Attempted to improve wallpaper window management to avoid wallpapers getting in front of icons and similar issues.

Made user props, general props and audio data available to web wallpapers.

Fixed audio wallpapers not working after a video wallpaper was used (because the application was muted).

Added volume and rate controls to video wallpapers.

Fixed audio wallpapers not working after a video wallpaper was used (because the application was muted).

Made audio FFT a little less bass heavy.

Added slider and checkbox controls to wallpaper browser.

Attempted to improve video looping behavior.

Made user props, general props and audio data available to web wallpapers.

Attempted to improve wallpaper window management to avoid wallpapers getting in front of icons and similar issues.

Attempted to improve video looping behavior.

Fixed a potential issue (race condition) in scene wallpapers.

Added slider and checkbox controls to wallpaper browser.

Attempted to fix another UI start/shutdown crash.

Made audio FFT a little less bass heavy.

Fixed video wallpapers muting the entire application.

Added live reload in editor to wallpaper types other than scenes.

Fixed editor stuttering when dragging the window.

Attempted to fix another UI start/shutdown crash.

Added audio processor to editor.

Added volume and rate controls to video wallpapers.

Fixed a potential issue (race condition) in scene wallpapers.

Changed app launcher to require a successful hook of the wallpaper or otherwise cancel launching it.

Fixed editor stuttering when dragging the window.

Changed app launcher to require a successful hook of the wallpaper or otherwise cancel launching it.

Added audio processor to editor.

Fixed all app wallpapers being blocked although they were verified.

Made it more difficult to open unverified ones.

Pops up when starting a video fails (e.g. 4k on Win 7).

Will be shown if Steam updates Wallpaper Engine while it is running.

Will be shown if Steam updates WPE while it is running.

This feature will be enabled over the weekend.

Errors will now show a message box and then close the application.

Pops up when starting a video fails (e.g. 4k on Win 7).

Now shows a message box and then closes the application.

Made it more difficult to open unverified wallpapers.

Not enabled yet but will be enabled over the weekend.

The separate monitor window has been integrated into the browser for multi-monitor systems.

CEF is now running in its own thread to enhance stability.

The separate monitor window has been integrated into the browser for multi-monitor systems.

Mouse coordinates in web wallpapers are now relative to their screen.

Resolved a crash issue on shutdown due to pending inter-process commands.

Wallpaper monitor offset is now based on the full monitor area instead of the work area.

Color customization has been moved into the browser for easier access.

A save button and notification have been added to clarify behavior.

Resolved a crash issue on shutdown due to pending inter-process commands.

Resolved an issue where WASAPI sometimes incorrectly detected 'silence'.

Web wallpapers can no longer modify project.json or link to executables.

You can now switch between wallpapers and monitors without having to re-open the browser.

Web wallpapers can no longer modify the project.json file.

CEF is now running in its own thread to enhance stability.

Clarified behavior with a new save button and notification.

Wallpaper monitor offset is now based on the full monitor area instead of the work area.

Resolved an issue where WASAPI incorrectly detected silence.

You can now switch between wallpapers and monitors without having to re-open the browser.

Color customization has been moved into the browser for easier access.

Addressed the issue of a white window on multi-monitor systems that don't use live wallpapers on all monitors.

Addressed the issue of a white window on multi-monitor systems without live wallpapers.

WASAPI now restarts correctly when the default audio device changes.

Mouse coordinates are now relative to their screen.

WASAPI now restarts correctly when the default audio device changes.

Fixed Wallpaper Browser showing 'NaN' on pending items.

Attempted to make startup with Windows under high priority more reliable by increasing timeouts if Wallpaper Engine starts too early.

Fixed a crash that occurred when the primary monitor did not have a wallpaper and all wallpapers were 'stopped' due to an application being fullscreen.

Increased timeouts if Wallpaper Engine starts too early.

Fixed application wallpapers freezing the entire application when paused.

Fixed OBJ texture path import issue when multiple shapes used the same texture.

Resolved an issue where the DWM color changed on startup despite user settings.

Windows should now scale according to the DPI settings of the Monitor they are created on.

This occurred although the option was disabled by the user in the settings.

Addressed freezing issues when taking a preview screenshot or closing the editor with a scene wallpaper open.

Addressed issues with games like WoW and Unturned.

This also includes freezing when the editor is closed while a scene wallpaper is open.

Windows should now scale according to the DPI settings of the Monitor they are created on.

Addressed issues with Wallpaper Engine not pausing during games like WoW and Unturned.

Wallpaper Engine has been released into Early Access.

Wallpaper Engine has been released into Early Access.