This project creates a virtual display in Windows that functions just like a physical monitor. It is particularly useful for applications such as streaming, virtual reality, screen recording, and headless servers—systems that operate without a physical display attached.
Unlike physical monitors, this virtual display can support resolutions and refresh rates that go beyond standard hardware limitations, offering greater flexibility for advanced setups. Furthermore, custom EDIDs can be used to simulate/emulate existing hardware displays.
- Driver Installer (Windows 10/11) - Check release page for release notes.
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You can use this database to load custom edid's into the driver! Or just general edid usage :)
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Step 1: Download the Installer
- You can download the insaller directly from the Releases page.
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Step 2: Run the Installer
- Download and run the installer.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Step 3: Verify the Installation (Optional)
- Check if the Virtual Display Driver is correctly installed by running the following:
- Device Manager: Check "Device Manager" under "Display Adapters."
- Settings: Check display settings under system settings and see if the virtual displays show.
Manual installation can be found in the wiki
The table below shows a comparison with other popular Indirect Display Driver projects.
¹ ARM64 Support in Windows 11 24H2 or later may require test signing be enabled.
- 24.12.24 (Stable): MikeTheTech: How to install the New Virtual Display Driver
- 24.12.24 (Stable): MikeTheTech: How to manually install the New Virtual Display Driver
- 24.12.24 (Stable): Bud3699: How to configure the VDD using the new Companion App
- 24.10.27 (Beta): MikeTheTech: How to install a virtual display
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- Shoutout to MikeTheTech Project Boss man, owner and programmer!
- Shoutout to Bud For a ton of features, companion & installer work
- Shoutout to zjoasan For scripts and part of installer
- Shoutout to Roshkins for the original repo.
- Shoutout to Baloukj for the 8-bit / 10-bit support. (Also, first to push the new Microsoft Driver public!)
- Shoutout to Anakngtokwa for assisting with finding driver sources.
- Microsoft Indirect Display Driver/Sample (Driver code)
- Thanks to AKATrevorJay for the hi-res EDID.
- Shoutout to LexTrack for the MiniScreenRecorder script.
This software is provided "AS IS" with NO IMPLICIT OR EXPLICIT warranty. It's worth noting that while this software functioned without issues on our systems, there is no guarantee that it will not impact your computer. It operates in User Mode(Session0), which reduces the likelihood of causing system instability, such as the Blue Screen of Death. However, exercise caution when using this software.