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@TheQuantifier TheQuantifier released this 05 Apr 00:16
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v1.6
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Windows Installer (If you don't have the app)

  • Download VideoToScreensaver-Setup.exe from this release.
  • Run the installer and launch VideoToScreensaver from Start Menu.

Windows Updater (If you already have the app)

  • Open the app
  • Select Update App
  • Wait for new update to be installed

Updates

  • Reworked installed screensavers so they are copied into the Windows screensaver directory instead of relying on the app install folder.
  • Switched the packaged app to a standalone --onefile build so installed .scr files can run independently.
  • Added per-screensaver storage under %ProgramData% for managed video/config data used by installed screensavers.
  • Split the main flow into Install as Screensaver for default install and Save Settings for updating the active managed screensaver.
  • Added Set selected active in the managed screensaver list and expanded list support to include legacy app-created screensavers.
  • Updated preview behavior so selected-source previews use the current behavior settings and exit on Esc or timeout.
  • Refined the dark UI with section reordering, button-state improvements, and clearer settings actions.
  • Bumped app version to v1.6.

Highlights

  • Turn local videos into a real Windows screensaver from a simple UI.
  • One-click install as active screensaver.
  • Video fit modes: contain, cover, stretch.
  • Multi-monitor playback support (same video on all monitors, per-monitor fit).
  • Preview mode from inside the app.
  • Managed screensaver list with delete options.
  • Auto-cleanup of copied video files when their screensaver is removed and no longer referenced.

Notes

  • Windows only.
  • Unsigned build: Windows SmartScreen may show a warning.
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