About Virtual Display Driver
Virtual Display Driver is a powerful software solution that creates virtual monitors which function just like physical displays on your Windows system. Unlike physical monitors, these virtual displays exist only in software, providing you with incredible flexibility for a wide range of applications.
Whether you're a content creator, software developer, system administrator, or just someone who needs more screen real estate, Virtual Display Driver offers a seamless solution that doesn't require buying additional hardware. The driver operates in user mode, significantly reducing the risk of system instability compared to kernel-level drivers.
As an open-source project under MIT license, Virtual Display Driver is completely free to use and modify, with a thriving community constantly improving its features and compatibility.
Key Features
Virtual Monitors
Create fully functional virtual displays that Windows recognizes just like physical monitors.
Custom Configurations
Set custom resolutions, refresh rates, and display positions according to your specific needs.
User Mode Operation
Runs in user mode instead of kernel mode, providing better system stability and security.
VR Compatibility
Seamlessly works with virtual reality applications to provide enhanced display capabilities.
Headless Server Support
Perfect for servers without physical monitors, enabling remote desktop and screen sharing functionality.
EDID Simulation
Advanced Extended Display Identification Data simulation for precise monitor emulation.
Common Use Cases
Content Creation
Create dedicated displays for OBS Studio and other streaming software to manage your content without cluttering your main screens.
Gaming & Streaming
Optimize your streaming setup with virtual monitors for chat, stream controls, and game capture without needing multiple physical screens.
Software Development
Test multi-monitor software functionality without requiring actual hardware, perfect for UI/UX development and testing.
Remote Work & IT
Enable multi-monitor remote desktop experiences for servers and headless machines, making remote work more productive.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Dependencies: Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
- Disk Space: 50 MB available space
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
Compatibility Notes
- HDR Support: Windows 11 23H2 or newer
- Software: Compatible with OBS, Sunshine, VR applications
- Remote Desktop: Works with major remote desktop solutions
- Streaming: Compatible with major streaming platforms
Community & Support
Virtual Display Driver is maintained by a community of developers led by MikeTheTech. We encourage user feedback, contributions, and feature requests to continually improve the software.