How to do Display Color Calibration for best image representation on Windows 11
Windows 11 has a monitor calibration tool, and here’s how to use it.
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OnWindows 11, when connecting a monitor, the system can automatically detect and determine the optimal configuration. However, since every monitor is different, it’s up to you to use calibration tools to ensure that the photos, videos, and games render on the screen with the most accurate color representation.
You can find many third-party tools on the internet to calibrate your monitor. However, you can also use the tool that comes as part of the operating system that comes with basic features that help you control the brightness, contrast, and color levels of any display.
Thishow-to guidewill walk you through the easy steps to calibrate your computer monitor on Windows 11.
How to calibrate display on Windows 11
To calibrate your computer’s monitor on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you can start using the device with the new color calibration.
Since you’re changing the settings on the monitor itself, the new configuration will apply even if you click the “Cancel” button. If you want to revert the settings, open the monitor’s menu and use the reset option.
Although the Display Color Calibration tool should be more than enough for everyday users, if your job depends on color accuracy and you have a professional display, you may want to use third-party calibration tools instead of the tools available on Windows 11.
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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.
