What changed in Wallpaper Engine in 2017

Fixed issue with the maximized playback option being reverted.

Potential fix for wallpapers not closing/reloading properly when fullscreen stop is used.

Fixed memory allocation failures in the editor stream window.

Users can now report items for incorrect genre, content rating, and rule violations.

Browser now detects newly created wallpapers without needing a restart.

Fixed black flashes on Intel GPUs caused by shader issues.

The playlist menu now always shows up for easier loading and adding of wallpapers, with drag & drop support.

Potential fix for wallpapers not closing/reloading properly when fullscreen 'stop' is used.

Users can now adjust the opacity of the browser window.

Automatically deletes empty folders when the browser is opened, after Steam connects.

A new rating system allows users to tag suggestive uploads to ignore them.

Resolved issues with scene properties loading after scheme color is read.

Fixed issue with scene properties loading after scheme color is read.

Fixed black flashes caused by the shake shader on Intel GPUs; wallpapers need to be updated.

Deletes empty folders when the browser is opened, after Steam connects.

Added new genre tags: Sports, Girls, Guys to help filter content.

Browser now shows a count of active filters for better visibility.

A new system to tag suggestive uploads, allowing users to filter them out by default.

Disabled safe start when auto starting due to Windows shutdown issues.

An 'apply wallpaper' button has been added to the browser for easier control.

Playlist menu always shows up for easier loading and adding, with drag & drop functionality.

Changed video pause fade duration based on volume levels.

Fixed memory allocation issues in the editor stream window.

Users can now adjust the opacity of the browser window.

Users can now report items for incorrect genre, content rating, and rule violations.

Disabled safe start when auto starting due to Windows shutdown issues.

Added a filter count display to indicate when a filter is active.

The browser now dynamically detects newly created wallpapers without needing to restart.

New button in the browser to apply wallpapers directly.

Added new genre tags: Sports, Girls, Guys.

Changed video pause fade duration based on volume; fade can be disabled.

Fixed issue where maximized playback option was being reverted.

The browser has been extended with folders and multi-selection for easier file management.

Users can now import multiple local files at once with drag & drop and see actual thumbnails.

If Wallpaper Engine crashes, it will not load the previously selected wallpapers on the next start.

Windows 7 can now play HEVC and 4k videos with the new DirectShow LAV video rendering framework.

Removed the 'crash' achievement and merged it with the 'pest' achievement, adding new ones.

The wallpapers should not occasionally cover the icons anymore on affected PCs.

If Wallpaper Engine crashes, it will not load the last selected wallpapers on the next start.

A dark skin is now available by default, along with new skins unlocked through achievements.

Windows 7 can now play HEVC and 4k videos with the new DirectShow LAV video rendering framework.

Video wallpapers can automatically mute when other applications play audio, with a new playback option added.

Removed the 'crash' achievement and merged it with another, while adding new achievements.

Multiple fixes for crashes and errors related to wallpapers and application compatibility.

Resolved an issue where wallpapers occasionally covered icons on the desktop.

Added option to play wallpapers in a window for recording in OBS and similar applications.

Users can now import multiple local files at once using drag & drop, with actual thumbnails displayed.

Added an option to play wallpapers in a window for recording in OBS and similar applications.

The browser has been extended with folders and multi-selection for easier file management.

Multiple fixes including auto start state, web wallpaper focus loss, and in-memory video loader crashes.

A dark skin is now available by default, along with new skins unlocked by achievements.

Video wallpapers can now automatically mute when other applications play audio.

Updated to Chromium version 61.0.3163.91 to reduce black screen issues on laptops with AMD drivers.

Resolved the issue where the language in the browse window was not being set correctly.

Introduced a Steam button in the downloads section to open the Steam download page for easier management.

Added clearer error messages indicating that Steam is at fault when the Workshop is offline.

Introduced a Steam button to running downloads that opens the Steam download page for easier management.

Updated to Chromium 61.0.3163.91 to reduce issues with AMD drivers and black screens.

All binaries now have a digital signature to help reduce issues with anti-virus programs.

Added more error messages indicating that Steam is at fault when the Workshop is offline.

All binaries now include a digital signature to help reduce interference from anti-virus programs.

Resolved issue where the language in the browse window was not being set correctly.

Resolved issue where wallpapers opened from file/URL were not auto-selecting in the browser.

Added option to work around behavior with fullscreen borderless windows.

Resolved issues with certain custom characters in wallpaper properties causing config breaks.

Resolved an issue causing crashes when the wallpaper has an invalid camera path.

Resolved artifacts appearing in shake shaders on Intel graphics cards.

The particle system received performance improvements under Dx10/11.

A spin brush has been added to all flow maps in the editor.

Numerous new particle presets including leaves, fire, smoke, lightning, and bubbles.

The tray menu can now be opened via keyboard shortcuts.

Easier access to wallpaper properties of other monitors in the 'load properties' dialog.

Dozens of new particle presets including leaves, fire, smoke, lightning, and bubbles.

The particle system now supports sprite sheets.

Corrected Windows reporting too many monitors in duplication mode.

Corrected issues with Windows reporting too many monitors in duplication mode.

A new fire image effect has been introduced.

The 'next wallpaper' option now works correctly with playlists set to 'when logging in'.

Dozens of new parameters have been added to existing effects.

Numerous new scene tutorials demonstrating effects are now available.

Resolved an issue causing crashes when wallpaper has an invalid camera path.

All particle systems now support perspective rendering.

'Next wallpaper' option now works correctly with playlists set to 'when logging in'.

Tray menu now opens via keyboard as intended.

CEF and Chromium have been updated to a more recent version.

Resolved artifacts occurring on Intel GPUs with shake shaders.

New tutorials demonstrating effects are now available.

CEF updated to version cef_binary_3.3112.1656.g9ec3e42 (Chromium 60.0.3112.90).

A dialog now appears if the updater cannot close the program due to admin rights or antivirus.

Enhanced performance for particle systems under DirectX 10 and 11.

The Workshop info dialog now prompts users for their interested genres upon first opening.

Introduced a deprecated option for monitor detection.

Changed default setting to use 'device path' option to fix monitor name swapping issues.

Filter presets are now applied in the Workshop intro for easier navigation.

Changed the default setting to use 'device path' option to fix monitor name swapping issues.

The Workshop info dialog now prompts users for their interested genres upon first opening.

Enhanced detection methods for monitors on systems using both integrated and dedicated GPUs.

Resolved an issue with JavaScript injection in project property names.

Enhanced detection methods for monitors on systems using both integrated and dedicated GPUs.

Corrected translations for properties in local files.

Added 'Open in Explorer' to context menu in browser.

Started a wiki on Wikia for Wallpaper Engine to document existing scene wallpaper features.

Attempted to improve monitor detection with a new method, but with fallback to the old one.

Fixed Win 7 showing bogus 'Failed to prepare desktop' message.

Added an advanced option for how to assign wallpapers to displays by 'index' or 'Device path'.

Fixed Win 7 showing bogus 'Failed to prepare desktop' message.

Fixed video player spamming the same notification indefinitely when it keeps being reported by Windows.

Added an advanced option for how to assign wallpapers to displays by 'index' or 'Device path'.

Added 'Open in Explorer' to context menu in browser.

Attempted to improve monitor detection with a new method, but with fallback to the old one.

Fixed some stability issues when wallpapers are refreshed or monitor targets removed.

Attempted to improve behavior when the graphics device or desktop is lost.

Fixed video player spamming the same notification indefinitely when it keeps being reported by Windows.

Fixed some stability issues when wallpapers are refreshed or monitor targets removed.

Fixed a video looping issue by reverting a change from the last update.

Attempted to improve behavior when the graphics device or desktop is lost.

Fixed a video looping issue by reverting a change from the last update.

Allows performing actions on wallpapers without selecting them.

To save performance.

To avoid a driver bug from freezing the video.

To save performance.

Occurs due to overclocking.

To avoid a driver bug from freezing the video.

Set the port to access devtools.

Includes instructions for new users.

Occurs due to overclocking.

Updated to v141 and static linking.

Enhancements for performance improvements.

Introduced a new particle editor for scene wallpapers.

Includes oscillate alpha, oscillate size, simplex noise turbulence, vortex force, control point attract, and angular movement.

Introduced a new particle editor for scene wallpapers.

Prompts the user to fix the corrupted file.

Prompts the user to fix the corrupted file if detected.

Updated to v141 and static linking for improved performance.

Improves performance of the particle system.

Now immediately closes the app instead of relying on the updater.

Always sets .exe files to the integrated GPU.

Includes oscillate alpha, oscillate size, simplex noise turbulence, vortex force, control point attract, angular movement.

Now immediately closes app instead of relying on the updater.

Made it possible to reduce canvas resolution in web wallpapers with the half resolution option.

Using half resolution can greatly improve performance on some web wallpapers.

Resolution tags will be automatically set for wallpapers, allowing users to identify video resolutions.

New runtimes included in the Steam install script to fix locale-related crashes.

Resolved issues causing the playlist to permanently disappear when unsubscribing from a wallpaper.

This reduces flashing or static wallpaper issues when switching between videos.

Resolved issues causing the playlist to permanently disappear when unsubscribing from wallpapers.

Wallpaper Engine will now automatically destroy/restart wallpapers based on RDP session state changes.

New advanced option to disable video hardware acceleration, intended for users with specific hardware issues.

Addressed an issue where the launcher process failed to create mini dump files.

Implemented a workaround to reduce flashing or static wallpaper issues when switching between videos on Windows 7.

Resolved an issue where Wallpaper Engine was incorrectly detected by Steam after an update.

Users can now cancel the update and verify process with a new button.

Resolved issue where Wallpaper Engine was detected by Steam after an update.

Resolved focus issues affecting transition effects and all wallpapers except WebM.

Resolution tags will be automatically set for wallpapers, allowing users to identify video resolutions.

Resolved an issue where double quotes in URLs would cause config.json to break.

Users can now change the position of videos using a new slider for better alignment.

Users can now set the process priority for Wallpaper Engine.

Newer versions of Visual Studio 2013 runtimes are now included in the Steam install script.

This allows automatic destruction/restart of wallpapers during RDP session changes.

Crash dialog now shows more info and provides likely solutions for known crashes.

Crash dialog now shows more information and potential solutions for known crashes.

This option is for users experiencing issues with hardware acceleration but may increase CPU load.

Resolved focus issues affecting transition effects and wallpapers.

Addressed freezing issues with WebM videos when media errors occurred.

Resolved DPI scaling issues in the editor affecting video window size and 3D stream size.

Potentially fixed loading of incorrect configuration when the application starts before user login.

Renamed some playlist options to reduce confusion.

Added options for aligning video wallpapers: Cover, Center, and Stretch.

Potentially fixed loading of incorrect configuration when the application starts before user login.

Fixed issues with DPI scaling in the editor, including video window size and 3D stream size mismatches.

Implemented a custom update dialog to apply updates without overwriting files used by the running application.

Introduced a built-in Workshop browser to filter genres in the wallpaper selection window.

Resolved issues with video resizing when resolution or screen orientation changes.

Updated multi-monitor stretch layout to always use 'pause all monitors'.

Added support for YouTube previews in the Workshop browser.

Introduced a built-in Workshop browser to filter genres in the wallpaper selection window.

Fixed a crash issue when using in-memory video loading.

Fixed the issue where wallpapers would restart when they should be stopped.

Implemented a custom update dialog to apply updates without overwriting files used by the running application.

Resolved crashes that occurred when using in-memory video loading.

Added new alignment options for video wallpapers: Center and Stretch.

Resolved the issue of newly subscribed items being added to the end of the list.

Fixed a crash that occurred during UI shutdown.

Fixed a crash that occurred during UI shutdown.

Fixed the issue where wallpapers would restart when they should be stopped.

Updated multi-monitor stretch layout to always use 'pause all monitors'.

Fixed the issue where newly subscribed items were added to the end of the list.

Resolved issues with video resizing when resolution or screen orientation changes.

Renamed some playlist options for clarity.

This change aims to reduce tag abuse.

Prompts to install the Media Feature Pack.

Warns user when Steam only partially updated the application.

Warns the user when Steam only partially updated the application.

New dynamic version allows color changing and supports stretching over three monitors.

Prompts to install the Media Feature Pack.

Now shows all suggestions when clicking.

Wallpaper Engine will continue loading in this case and not quit.

Added localization for Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Lithuanian, Japanese, Thai, Czech, French, Korean, and Finnish.

A modal informs users about acceptable content for Workshop.

New tags include CGI, Cyberpunk, Landscape, Medieval, MMD, Pixel art, Relaxing, Retro.

Auto-complete box now shows all suggestions when clicked.

Wallpaper Engine will continue loading instead of quitting.

Added localization for Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Lithuanian, Japanese, Thai, Czech, French, Korean, and Finnish.

New tags include CGI, Cyberpunk, Landscape, Medieval, MMD, Pixel art, Relaxing, Retro.