EarthView 7.20.0

EarthView: Dynamic High-Resolution Earth Wallpapers and Screensaver

EarthView by DeskSoft provides continuously updating desktop wallpapers and a screensaver that depict the planet with realistic day/night lighting, atmospheric haze, urban illumination and optional live cloud and weather overlays. It supports both map and globe projections and produces high-resolution images suitable for modern displays, including multi-monitor setups and ultra-high resolutions beyond 3840×2160.

Key visual and mapping capabilities

• Multiple map choices: Five built-in maps present different visual styles and one seasonal map shows vegetation changes, snow cover and ocean ice; additional maps are available for download.
• High base resolution and optional upgrades: Base maps start at a 10 km-per-pixel resolution (1 pixel = 10 km at 100% zoom). Purchasing the full version enables downloading higher-resolution map files for greater detail and deeper zoom.
• Realistic lighting and urban detail: Smooth day-to-night transitions, shadowing and city lights create a natural planetary appearance across both globe and flat-map views.
• Live clouds and weather overlays: Optional internet-downloaded cloud maps and weather data (temperature, humidity, wind, pressure, METAR) can be layered over the map or globe.

Customization and control

• Flexible viewing modes: Switch between globe and map projections, run multiple views simultaneously and assign different displays to individual monitors.
• Extensive visual parameters: Adjustable settings include zoom level, image sharpness, atmospheric effects and emphasis of urban areas to fine-tune appearance.
• Profiles and scheduling: Save multiple profiles to manage different screen configurations and automate transitions between views or day/night modes.
• Backgrounds and overlays: Add background or overlay images for logos, watermarks or decorative elements without obscuring core Earth visuals.

Deployment, compatibility and use

• Wallpaper and screensaver integration: Use EarthView as a dynamic desktop wallpaper or as a screensaver with per-monitor customization and simultaneous multi-view support.
• Windows support: Current builds run on Windows Vista through Windows 11 and Windows Server; legacy versions are available for much older operating systems and Windows XP is supported up to v5.20.1.
• Enterprise deployment features: Silent install and uninstall options plus multiple profile support facilitate mass deployment for corporate, educational or signage environments.

Practical applications

1. Personal desktop personalization for users who want a dynamic, time- and weather-aware background.
2. Digital signage and public displays that require visually engaging, up-to-date Earth imagery with optional branding overlays.
3. Educational settings that benefit from live cloud and weather overlays and local time displays for thousands of cities worldwide.

Getting started and upgrade path

A demo download includes the seasonal map and core features; purchasing the full version permits obtaining additional higher-resolution maps and deeper zoom capability. Configure per-monitor views, enable live cloud and weather downloads, and save named profiles to recall different display configurations.