HydraPaper
Linux wallpaper manager that sets a different background on each monitor.
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About HydraPaper
HydraPaper is a small GTK app for Linux that manages a wallpaper collection and, most usefully, lets you set a separate image on each monitor, something GNOME long lacked on its own. You point it at folders of images, toggle those folders on or off, mark favourites, and choose how each picture fits the screen: zoomed, centred or fitted, with a black or blurred fill behind it. A random mode picks fresh wallpapers on demand, including from the app launcher, and most actions are also available from the command line for scripts. It's written in Python, released under the GPLv3, and installs from Flathub, the AUR, Fedora and Debian. It is free with no paid tier. It focuses on static images, so it won't play video or animated wallpapers, and it doesn't fetch images from online sources on a schedule the way some wallpaper changers do.
Best for: GNOME users with two or more monitors who want a different wallpaper on each.
Pros and cons
What works
- Per-monitor wallpapers on desktops that lack the option
- Folder-based collection with favourites and random mode
- Command-line interface for scripting
- Free, open source and packaged for major distros
Why people leave
- Linux only
- Static images only, no video or animated wallpapers
- No automatic downloading from online wallpaper sources
Top HydraPaper alternatives
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Variety68.8Linux wallpaper changer that also downloads images from online sources on a timer.
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Hidamari64.8Linux app for video and web-page wallpapers, if static images feel too plain.
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Wallpaper Engine61.8Large library of animated wallpapers, though it's a paid app built for Windows.
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Lively Wallpaper59.4Free animated and interactive wallpapers with multi-monitor support, on Windows.
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HydraPaper: common questions
Is HydraPaper free?
Yes. HydraPaper is free, open-source software.
Is HydraPaper open source?
Yes.
What platforms does HydraPaper run on?
HydraPaper is available for Linux.
What are the best alternatives to HydraPaper?
The highest-ranked HydraPaper alternatives right now are Variety, Hidamari and Wallpaper Engine. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.