If you have a dual monitor setup, you may want to customize your desktop background to span across both monitors or have different wallpapers for each screen. In this article, we will guide you on how to set a dual monitor wallpaper on Windows 10 and 11.
Option 1: Using One Background Image for Multiple Monitors
1. Press the Windows Key+I on your keyboard to launch the Settings app.
2. Select Personalization.
3. On the left-pane menu, click Background.
4. In the Choose Your Picture section, select a photo for your background. If you can’t find what you like, click the Browse button.
5. Right-click the photo you selected and choose Set for all monitors.
6. If you want the image to span across both displays, select Span from the drop-down list under Choose a fit.
Option 2: Using Different Images for Multiple Monitors
1. Right-click an empty area on your desktop and select Personalize.
2. Click Background from the left-pane menu.
3. Select an image from the Choose Your Picture section or click Browse to locate the photo you want.
4. Right-click the image and choose Set for Monitor 1 or Set for Monitor 2.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the other monitor.
Tip 1: Having the Perfectly Fitting Background Image Across Multiple Monitors
1. Determine the cumulative resolution of your monitors by adding up their widths.
2. Edit your photo’s resolution to match the cumulative resolution using an application like Adobe Photoshop.
3. Save the edited photo to a local folder.
4. Open the Settings app by searching for it in the taskbar.
5. Select Personalization and make sure you are on the Background page.
6. Choose the image with the right resolution by clicking Browse under Choose Your Picture.
7. Select Span from the drop-down list under Choose a Fit.
Tip 2: Switching to Different Background Images Easily
1. Save the images you want to use for your desktop background in a local folder.
2. Copy the photos and open File Explorer by pressing Windows Key+E.
3. Navigate to “C:WindowsWebWallpaperWindows” in File Explorer.
4. Right-click any empty area in the folder and select Paste. Choose the “Do this for all current items” option and click Continue.
5. Select the photos you want to use as your wallpaper.
6. Right-click the selected images and choose Set as Desktop Background.
7. To switch to a different wallpaper, right-click an empty area on your desktop and select Next Desktop Background.
Setting Dual Monitor Wallpaper on Windows 11
1. Press the Windows + I keys to access Settings.
2. Click Personalization, then select Personalize your background.
3. Scroll down to the Choose a photo or Browse photos option.
4. Select an image from Browse photos, right-click it, and choose Set for all monitors.
Alternatively, you can copy files to the Windows directory following these steps:
1. Select the images you want to use as a background and copy them.
2. Open File Explorer and navigate to “C:Windows/Web/Wallpaper/Windows”.
3. Right-click in the folder and choose Paste. Select the “Do this for all current items” option and click Continue.
4. Go to Settings, pick Personalization, and select Background.
5. Right-click on the added image and choose Set for all monitors.
6. Restart your PC to apply the changes.
You can also use the Run command dialog:
1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run command dialog.
2. Enter the following command and press OK:
shell:::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921} -Microsoft.PersonalizationpageWallpaper
3. Select Desktop Background.
4. Choose a preferred wallpaper, right-click on it, and pick Set for all monitors.
5. Restart your PC.
To set different images for your monitors:
1. Press the Win + I keys to open Settings.
2. Select Personalization and Background.
3. Choose Browse photos next to Choose a photo.
4. Right-click on the image you prefer and choose Set for monitor 1.
5. Right-click on a different image and select Set for monitor 2.
6. Make sure you know the monitor numbers by going to Settings, selecting Display under System, and clicking Identify.
How to Extend Wallpaper Across Two Windows 11 Monitors
1. Press the Windows + I keys to access Settings.
2. Select System and then Display.
3. Pick Advanced display, and select Extend from the dropdown menu.
For more advanced control over dual monitor wallpapers, you can use third-party software like DisplayFusion or Dual Monitor Tools.
Setting a dual monitor wallpaper on Windows 10 and 11 can enhance your desktop experience and productivity. Whether you want the same image or different ones for each monitor, these simple steps will help you customize your desktop.
