Photo Screensaver

Photo Screensaver is a fun way to show off your favorite pictures! It uses GDI+ to make your images look cool in Polaroid style. You can easily scan a directory or use Windows Search to find images anywhere on your computer. Plus, it works on multiple monitors and can even be used in stand-alone mode—perfect for parties or DJ gigs!

Why We Love Screensavers

Who doesn’t love screensavers? They’re a great way to display personal photos creatively. This project will guide you through creating a custom Windows screensaver that showcases your photo collection. You’ll get the hang of GDI+ and learn how simple it is to build something unique.

How to Set It Up

This screensaver has a .scr extension, which makes installation pretty straightforward. Just copy it into your Windows folder, and it’ll appear in your screensaver options! If you want to tweak settings, run it with the /c command, and you'll see the configuration window pop up.

Stand-Alone Mode for Parties

If you run the screensaver as an .exe file, it enters stand-alone mode. That means moving your mouse won’t exit it—you’ll need to hit Escape when you’re done! This feature is super handy during parties because you can display images while keeping things lively. The best part? If you're monitoring a folder, any new images added while it's running will automatically join the slideshow!

A Fun DJ Story

Here’s a fun tidbit: A DJ from England used this mode at his events so guests could send cameraphone pictures via Bluetooth. Those pics would go straight into the monitored folder and show up on screen soon after! If you're using more than one monitor, stand-alone mode lets you choose where the screensaver runs when starting up. You could keep music software open on one screen while displaying images on another—maybe even on a projector!

Download Photo Screensaver