- To enable HDR on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Display, under “Brightness & Color” click “HDR,” and turn on “Use HDR.”
- The option is only available on computers with supported displays.
On Windows 11, you can enable and manage the different features of High Dynamic Range (HDR) on compatible displays, and in this guide, you will learn how. HDR is a technology that expands the range of colors and brightness for more realistic picture quality with brighter whites and darker blacks, more depth, a wider range of colors, and improved contrast.
For regular computing, HDR isn’t necessary, but it’s recommended to enable the feature on capable displays to improve the viewing experience for videos, streaming, and gaming. Windows 11 also includes the “Auto HDR” feature to improve your gaming experience by converting compatible games from Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) to HDR automatically.
This guide will teach you the steps to turn on HDR on Windows 11 with compatible monitors.
Enable HDR on Windows 11
To enable HDR on supported display on Windows 11, use these steps:
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Open Settings on Windows 11.
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Click on System.
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Click the Display tab.
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Select the monitor to enable the feature (if applicable).
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Under the “Brightness & color” section, turn on the “Use HDR” toggle switch.
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(Optional) Click the “Use HDR” setting.
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Under the “Display capabilities” section, confirm the features available.
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Turn on the “HDR video streaming” toggle switch to play compatible video streaming on High Dynamic Range.
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Turn on the “Auto HDR” toggle switch to enhance SDR games with HDR quality.
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Use the “SDR content brightness” slider to adjust the brightness of Standard Dynamic Rage content.
Once you complete the steps, the system will apply the settings for the display. If you have more than one monitor, you may need to repeat the steps to enable and configure HDR.
Disable HDR on Windows 11
To disable HDR on Windows 11, use these steps:
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Open Settings.
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Click on System.
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Click the Display page on the right side.
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Select the monitor to enable the feature (if applicable).
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Under the “Brightness & color” section, turn off the “Use HDR” toggle switch.
After you complete the steps, Windows 11 will disable HDR on the selected monitor.
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