How to use the HDR Calibration app on Windows 11
Do you have an HDR display? Here’s how to calibrate it with the Windows HDR Calibration tool on Windows 11.
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OnWindows 11, you can now use the Windows HDR Calibration tool to calibrate your displays for the best HDR picture quality.
The tool is very powerful and straightforward. It features three test patterns designed to calibrate an HDR-capable display’s darkness, brightness, and color saturation to improve accuracy and consistency.
You do not need additional calibration if you have a certified HDR display. However, you can always use the tool to tweak and improve the viewing experience.
The tool is available through the Microsoft Store for both versions,22H2and 21H2, but you can’t use it onWindows 10.
Thisguidewill walk you through the steps to use the Windows HDR Calibration tool to calibrate your capable monitors on Windows 11.
How to calibrate HDR monitor on Windows 11
On Windows 11, to calibrate an HDR display, you will need to install the Microsoft calibration app, enable HDR on the monitor (if applicable) and through the settings app, and then use the app to calibrate the display.
Install HDR Calibration
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To install the Windows HDR Calibration app on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the app will install on the computer, but you will still need to enable HDR on the display through the Settings app.
Enable HDR
To enable HDR on a capable display on Windows 11, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, you can proceed to open the app and calibrate the display.
HDR Calibration
To calibrate your HDR display on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the HDR content (games, videos, and apps) should look improved on Windows 11. If you have a multi-monitor setup, move the app to the next monitor, and repeat the calibration instructions.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
