README.md

🛠️ Virtual Display Driver Development Team

👤 Developer	🏷️ Role	💖 Support Us
MikeTheTech	Project Manager, Lead Programmer	Patreon 💎 / GitHub Sponsors 💖
Jocke	Programmer, Concept Design	GitHub Sponsors 💖

💡 We appreciate your support—every contribution helps us keep building amazing experiences!

Virtual Display Driver

This project creates a virtual monitor in Windows that functions just like a physical display. 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 traditional monitors, this virtual display supports custom resolutions and refresh rates beyond hardware limitations—offering greater flexibility for advanced setups. You can also use custom EDIDs to simulate or emulate existing hardware displays.

⬇️ Download Latest Version

• Driver Installer (Windows 10/11) - Check the Releases page for the latest version and release notes.

Important

Before using the Virtual Display Driver, ensure the following dependencies are installed:

• Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
  If you encounter the error vcruntime140.dll not found, download and install the latest version from the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable page.

🛠️ Installation

• Step 1: Download the Installer

  • You can download the installer directly from the Releases page.

• Step 2: Run the Installer

  • Launch the installer.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

• 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

🤔 Comparison with other IDDs

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.

HDR Support Now Available for Windows 11 23H2+

▶️ Videos and Tutorials

Installation Video

More Videos and Resources

• 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

🤝 Sponsors

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Developers

• Shoutout to MikeTheTech Project Manager, Owner, and Programmer!
• Shoutout to Bud Old Lead Programmer and author of a ton of features, the companion & installer work.
• Shoutout to zjoasan Programmer. For scripts, EDID integration, and parts of installer.

Acknowledgements

• 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.

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Disclaimer:

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.