# Make the Preview (F7) a separate window

**URL:** <https://community.aseprite.org/t/make-the-preview-f7-a-separate-window/28217>\
**Category:** Features\
**Created:** [March 28, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/make-the-preview-f7-a-separate-window/28217 "2026-03-28T18:33:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![Vayk](https://community.aseprite.org/user_avatar/community.aseprite.org/vayk/32/25430_2.png) [@Vayk](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Vayk)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/make-the-preview-f7-a-separate-window/28217/1 "2026-03-28T18:33:55Z")

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I’ve noticed that while I can move the Preview window (F7) to a second monitor, it still counts as being “inside” the Aseprite app.

Because of this, I cannot select the Preview as a separate “Window Capture” in OBS. When I try to stream or record, I have to capture my entire screen or the whole Aseprite interface, which includes all my tools and menus.

Suggested Improvement:  
Could you add an option to make the Preview its own standalone window? This would allow:

1. OBS Capture: Picking just the Preview window to show the final animation to viewers.
2. Taskbar Visibility: Having the preview show up as its own icon so it’s easier to manage on different screens.

Right now, the app treats the preview as a part of the main window, which makes it invisible to broadcasting software.