Have you ever wondered while playing a Game or Streaming a Movie onNetflix orAmazon Prime, and your Windows 11 Display seem more dull than normal? It is because theHigh Dynamic Range Settings are turned off on Windows 11. When HDR is turned off, theStandard Dynamic Range (SDR) contents will look normal, however, HDR Contents will appear dull. Most of the Modern Day Streaming Services uses HDR as it enhances theContrast ,Brightness , and theColor range of Visuals. HDR Technology allows forDeeper blacks ,Brighter whites , and a wide range of colors compared to the SDR. In this article, we will check outHow to Enable HDR Video Streaming on Windows 11. Let’s get Started.

HDR Video Streaming Turned off on Windows 11 Vs HDR Video Streaming Turned on Windows 11

Difference between HDR Video Streaming on and off on Windows 11

Let’s check out how the output on a Windows 11 Display works when HDR Video Streaming is ON and OFF on Windows 11.

|Feature |HDR Video Streaming Off |HDR Video Streaming ON |
|Brightness & Contrast | Standard | Higher Brightness, Deeper Blacks, and Vivid Highlights |
|Color Depth | 8-bit (16.7 million colors) | 10-bit or higher (over 1 billion colors) |
|Content | HDR Video Contents looks dull or washed out | HDR Videos display full dynamic range |
|Video Details & Sharpness | Less Detail in Dark & Bright Areas | More Details in Shadows and Highlights |
|Energy Consumption | Uses Less Battery (For Laptops) | Consumes More Power (For Laptops) |

Turn on HDR Video Streaming on Windows 11 using Simple Steps

• OpenWindows Settings using the keyboard shortcutWinKey +I.
• From the left pane, click onSystem.

System Settings

• UnderSystem Settings , the first option is Display. Click onDisplay.

Click on Display

• You can find HDR under theBrightness & Color. ClickHDR.

Select HDR

• Now, we are in the HDR Settings. ToggleHDR Video Streaming ON to turn on HDR Video Streaming on Windows 11.

Toggle HDR Video Streaming ON

• Once the option is on, then the display can play streaming HDR Videos when available.

HDR Video Streaming Turned on Windows 11

Calibrate and Adjust HDR Video Streaming Settings on Windows 11

Once the HDR Video Streaming Setting is on, we can calibrate to find a good balance between the details and the vividness. Here are the steps.

• UnderDisplay Calibration for HDR Video, ClickCalibrate.

Click Calibrate

• Now, you can adjust the slider until there’s agood balance between the details in the windows on the buildings and the details in the snow on the mountain.

Calibrate your Display

• Once you find a good balance, you canclose the full screen video.

Collapse the Full Screen Video

• If you would like to restore the default Calibration Settings, then you can clickRestore Default.

Restore Default Calibration Settings

Battery Options for HDR Video Streaming on Windows 11

HDR Video Streaming provides better display output but at the cost ofpower consumption. You can choose the behaviour of HDR Video Content on Batter Power for Laptops.

You can choose betweenOptimize for Battery Life andOptimize for Image Quality depending on your requirements. This Setting is applicable forLaptops on Battery Power.

Battery option for Calibration Settings

Popular HDR Formats

• HDR10
• Dolby Vision
• HDR10+
• HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)

HDR10 is the most common format used for Gaming and Streaming.Dolby Vision is an advanced HDR Format with Dynamic Metadata Support, and up-to 12 bit color. HDR10+ is nothing but Samsung’s take on HDR10 with Dynamic Meta Data. For Live Broadcasts, HLG is used.

Interesting Facts : Static Metadata use the same brightness, and color settings for the entire video, on the other hand, Dynamic Metadata adjusts brightness, contrast, and colors frame by frame for more realistic Settings.

Take Away

WithModern Displays supports higher resolution, and refresh rates,optimizing HDR on Windows 11 can improve the viewing experience to a greater extent. With the above article, you can enable HDR Video Streaming on Windows 11 and enjoy aimmerse viewing experience. If you have anyqueries , kindly let us know in thecomment section. For more interesting articles, stay tuned toWinsides.com.Happy Computing! Peace out!