How to Enable or Disable HDR in Windows 11

Learn how to quickly and easily enable or disable the HDR feature in Windows 11 using the Settings app.

If your monitor supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), Windows 11 allows you to turn ON or OFF the HDR feature as and when needed with just a few clicks. When enabled, you can enjoy the HDR content in all its glory without compromise. For example, while playing games or watching HDR video, enabling HDR in Windows 11 makes it that much more enjoyable thanks to the expanded range of colors, brightness, and contrast.

Of course, when you don’t need it, you can just as easily turn OFF or disable HDR in Windows 11.

In this quick and easy guide, I will show you the steps to turn HDR on or off in Windows 11. Let’s get started.

Before You Start

• To enable HDR, your monitor should support this feature. Otherwise, you will not see this option, or it will be grayed out.
• Your monitor might flash when you turn HDR on or off. It is normal.

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Steps to Enable HDR in Windows 11

1. Press the “Windows key + I” to open Settings.
2. Go to the “System” tab on the sidebar.
3. Click the “Display” option.
4. Turn ON the “HDR” toggle.
5. With that, you’ve enabled HDR in Windows 11.

Steps to Disable HDR in Windows 11

1. Launch the “Settings” app by pressing “Windows key + I”.
2. Go to the “System” > “Display” page in the Settings app.
3. Turn OFF the “HDR” toggle.
4. The screen might flash briefly, it is normal.
5. With that, you’ve disabled HDR in Windows 11.

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Wrapping Up — Enabling and Disabling HDR in Windows 11

As you can see, if your monitor supports it, you can easily enable the HDR feature via the Settings app with just a couple of clicks. One downside of HRD is that sometimes, normal SDR content might look discolored or washed out. In those cases, you can disable HDR. Keep in mind that when you turn on or off HDR, your screen might flash once or twice. This is pretty normal.

If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.