As someone who spends a lot of time working on multiple monitors, I find it refreshing to have a different wallpaper on each one. It adds some personality to my workspace and helps me stay organized. In this article, I will show you how to set a different wallpaper on each monitor in Windows 11 using both the Settings app and the Control Panel.
Set Wallpaper Per Monitor Using Settings
Windows 11 has a new and improved Settings app that makes it easier to customize your system. To set a different wallpaper on each monitor using the Settings app, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the desktop and select “Personalize” from the context menu.
- Click on “Background” in the Personalization settings.
- Scroll down to the “Choose your picture” section and click on “Browse”.
- Navigate to the folder containing the image you want to use and select it.
- Click on “Choose picture” to set the image as your wallpaper.
To set a different wallpaper on your other monitor, repeat the process above but select a different image. You can also choose to have a slideshow of images on each monitor by selecting “Slideshow” under “Background” and choosing multiple images.
Set Wallpaper Per Monitor Using Control Panel
The Control Panel is a legacy tool that is still available in Windows 11. It offers more customization options than the Settings app, including the ability to set a different wallpaper on each monitor.
- Right-click on the desktop and select “Display settings”.
- Click on “Advanced display settings”.
- Click on the monitor you want to customize and select “Display adapter properties”.
- Click on the “Monitor” tab and make sure the “Screen refresh rate” is set to the highest available option.
- Click on the “Personalize” tab and select “Picture location”.
- Navigate to the folder containing the image you want to use and select it.
- Click on “Apply” and then “OK” to set the image as your wallpaper.
To set a different wallpaper on your other monitor, repeat the process above but select a different image. You can also choose to have a slideshow of images on each monitor by selecting “Desktop Background” under “Personalize” and choosing multiple images.
FAQ
Q: Can I use different types of files for each monitor’s wallpaper?
A: Yes, you can use different types of files for each monitor’s wallpaper. Windows 11 supports JPEG, PNG, BMP, and GIF formats.
Q: Can I use different resolutions for each monitor’s wallpaper?
A: Yes, you can use different resolutions for each monitor’s wallpaper. Windows 11 automatically scales the image to fit the resolution of each monitor.
Q: Can I use a video as my wallpaper?
A: No, Windows 11 does not support using a video as your wallpaper. However, you can use a GIF file as your wallpaper.
Setting a different wallpaper on each monitor in Windows 11 is a quick and easy way to personalize your workspace. Whether you prefer to use the Settings app or the Control Panel, you can easily set a different image on each monitor. So go ahead and try it out – you might be surprised at how much it improves your productivity and creativity!
