This is an extension which lets you set a random or specified background image for each code window.

Supported file formats (at the moment):

.jpg
.png
.gif

Feedback is highly appreciated.

NOTE: This is more of a beta than a stable extension. This extension is being developed continuously even as you read this note. If there is an error on startup it could help installing the Visual Studio SDK.

Changelog:

16 Mar 16
- Completely rewrote the extension from scratch. More updates to come.
07 Feb 16
- Visual Studio 2015 is now supported. This will be the mainly supported version from now. Complete rewrite of this extension is planned.
08 Aug 14
- Fixed .ide directory not found when not forcing random image.
27 Apr 14
- Added animated gif support.
- Fixed random image with enabled save image per document feature.
25 Mar 14
- Visual Studio 2013 is now supported. The extension will be tested from time to time on Visual Studio 2013. Main support is still on Visual Studio 2012.
05 Mar 14
- VS shouldn't crash anymore when closing.
02 Mar 14
- Fixed crashing VS when no file is open anymore.
24 Feb 14
- (Probably) Fixed a bug with crashing Visual Studio when switching tabs.
19 Feb 14
- Added Fade effect between images. Can be enabled in the settings.
- Fixed a bug with XAML code windows.
13 Feb 14
- Image is now loaded in own thread.
25 Jan 14
- Added a timer for random images. It's enableable in the settings.
23 Jan 14
- Fixed a little bug with copying files to AppData on first start
- Added logo and preview image
22 Jan 14
- Creating an ".ide" folder will override global images; usefull for specific images for specific projects/projectgroups
- Position is now always selectable in settings
17 Jan 14
- Updated default background image
- Added default background image as file