To download LG ultrawide monitor drivers, go directly to LG's official support page, find your exact model number, and download the driver for your operating system. Installing the correct driver or the OnScreen Control software unlocks advanced features and enables firmware updates, ensuring your monitor performs at its best.
Before you download LG ultrawide monitor drivers
Your LG Ultrawide monitor will likely work immediately with generic Plug and Play (PnP) drivers provided by Windows or macOS. These basic drivers handle standard display output. However, installing the specific driver or the OnScreen Control application from LG gives you access to advanced features like Screen Split, brightness control, and the ability to update your monitor's firmware, which is especially useful once you've learned to display on an ultrawide monitor using a laptop. If your specific monitor model is not listed on the LG support page, the generic PnP drivers typically offer full functionality without additional product-specific drivers.
1. Find your LG ultrawide monitor model number
You need the exact model number to find the correct download. Check the physical label on the back or bottom of the monitor itself. You can also find it in the monitor's on-screen display menu by pressing the menu button on the monitor, navigating to an "Information" or "System Information" option, and reading the model number displayed there. Alternatively, connect the monitor to your computer, open Windows Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button, expand the "Monitors" category, and look for the model number listed under your LG monitor.
2. Go to LG's official support page
Open your web browser and navigate to LG's official website. Click on the "Support" tab or link on the website. From the support section, select the "Software & Drivers" or "Software and drivers for downloading" area. Then, choose "Monitors" from the available product categories to see the list of supported models.
3. Enter your model and select your operating system
Locate and select your specific LG Ultrawide monitor model from the displayed list. Once you are on the support page for your monitor, find the drop-down menu or section labeled "Operating System" or "OS." Select your computer's operating system, such as Windows 10, Windows 11, or macOS. The website will then filter the available downloads to show only those compatible with your system.
4. Download and install the driver
- Download the driver file that is compatible with your computer's operating system.
- Open the downloaded compressed folder (if it is a ZIP file) and run the installer application contained within it.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation process.
If you want to manage monitor settings or update firmware, also download and install the "OnScreen Control" application if it is available for your model.
5. Restart your computer and explore OnScreen Control
After the installation finishes, restart your computer to ensure the driver changes take effect properly. Once your system boots back up, open the OnScreen Control application. This software allows you to easily manage monitor features like Screen Split and brightness, and can help you get your computer screen to fit on an ultrawide monitor by adjusting scaling and aspect ratio settings. To update monitor software or firmware using OnScreen Control, your PC and monitor must be connected via a USB cable (such as USB-A to USB-C, USB-A to USB-B, USB-C to USB-C, or Thunderbolt), and your PC must have an internet connection. This is also how you would use an ultrawide monitor with a mac, as the OnScreen Control app provides the same advanced management features across both Windows and macOS.
