The Desktop-in-VR
Utility Redefined
OVRdrop 2 is a multipurpose utility for SteamVR that lets you bring virtually any desktop application into your VR headset — instantly, beautifully, and with blazing performance.
What is OVRdrop 2?
OVRdrop 2 is a multipurpose Utility application for SteamVR. Its main feature is the ability to turn almost any application from your desktop display right into a VR "overlay" in mere seconds.
At the push of a button you can bring up the "OVRview" — automatically synced with Windows' Display Manager for its layout — which copies your entire desktop right into VR. Reach out and "grab" an application right off the OVRview, scale it, position it anywhere in 3D space, pin it to a controller, and even send mouse clicks right through without ever leaving VR.
Featuring full SteamVR Input integration, OVRdrop 2 puts you in direct control of input bindings — allowing wide-ranging customization for every play style.
The demo is fully featured. You start with two hours of use, and your time resets to one hour at the start of each day. Come back and try again to see how far OVRdrop 2 can go!
Your VR Command Centre
The OVRview is a quick-access overlay that puts your entire desktop in front of you in VR — ready to spawn and manage overlays in seconds.
Anywhere in VR
Push a button and the OVRview appears — even while playing any SteamVR-compatible game. No need to pause or exit.
Grab & Go
Just aim at an app and grab it right off the OVRview display. Spawning overlays has never been so natural or intuitive.
Desktop Control
Interact directly with your Windows desktop, sending mouse clicks with your tracked controllers — all without taking off the headset.
Any App. In VR. Now.
OVRdrop 2 lets you bring your favourite 2D and desktop apps into any VR game or experience. Netflix, Twitch, Discord, your browser — all in your headset.
Flexible Placement
Pin any window to your VR controller for easy access on the go, or leave it floating freely in 3D space as a permanent display anywhere in your virtual environment.
GPU-Accelerated Cloning
Cutting-edge GPU-accelerated technology captures most background windows at blazing speeds. Run 2, 3, or 10+ HD applications in VR simultaneously without breaking a sweat.
Full Mouse Emulation
Left, right, middle click and scroll wheel — all supported. Choose "Interact" mode for simple click interactions, or "Click" mode for advanced drag-and-drop actions. Even works on background apps!
Any Resolution, Any Display
Landscape, portrait, ultrawide — OVRdrop 2 supports any aspect ratio, any resolution, and virtually any number of monitors. Background capture means windows never need to change focus.
More than just overlays
In-VR Configuration
OVRdrop 2 is fully configurable without ever leaving VR. Adjust your overlays, tweak settings, and personalise your setup while staying in the action.
- Scale, rotate, and reposition overlays in real time
- Full SteamVR Input binding customization
- Persistent profiles and layout saving
- Nearly infinite configuration combinations
Physical 3D Displays
Place a physical 3D display object — like a classic CRT — in your VR space. Clone any monitor or application onto it. Watch your shows the way they were meant to be watched.
Physical Virtual Keyboard
A physical virtual keyboard you can take anywhere in VR for quick text input. Multiple customisation options give you control over how it looks and behaves.
Anti-Motion Sickness
Experimental technology to help comfort-sensitive users. Stationary overlays, screen dimming when moving quickly, and adjustable field-of-view reduction.
Built from the ground up for speed
OVRdrop 2 takes the performance issues of OVRdrop 1 and throws them in the trash. A complete architectural rewrite — with GPU-accelerated background capture — delivers dramatically more power and headroom.
Ryzen 9 9900X · GeForce RTX 5070 · 32 GB RAM
Benchmark Result: Two 2560×1440 displays + one 3440×1440 + five simultaneous applications — all captured at 150–200 FPS.
Performance will vary by hardware, but the improvement over OVRdrop 1 is dramatic.
Good to know
OVRdrop 2 aims to be highly configurable with nearly infinite possible setups — but a few limitations are worth knowing before you dive in.
OVRdrop 2 requires Windows 10 or newer and an active SteamVR installation. VR Tracked Controllers are required for most interactions. A GPU with hardware-accelerated capture support (most modern GPUs) is recommended for best performance.
Most applications can be captured, but there are exceptions. Some applications may refuse capture due to:
- DRM or DMCA content protection (e.g. some streaming services may block screen capture)
- Technical limitations in the application itself
- Games that use exclusive fullscreen modes
If you encounter an app that won't capture, please report it on our Discord and we'll look into a fix!
OVRdrop 2 runs on SteamVR and can only render to your headset when SteamVR is rendering. You must be able to open the SteamVR Dashboard for OVRdrop to function.
Some games use native rendering pipelines that may prevent OVRdrop 2 from rendering — this is particularly common with certain HMDs or hardware configurations.
VR Tracked Controllers are required for most interactions with OVRdrop 2, including grabbing overlays from the OVRview, repositioning overlays, and sending mouse input. Some configuration can still be done through the SteamVR Dashboard without controllers.