In this post, I will show you how to enable or disable HDR screenshot color corrector in Snipping tool. The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 includes an “HDR Screenshot Color Corrector” feature that automatically adjusts the colors of screenshots captured on an HDR monitor. This feature helps ensure that the colors in screenshots appear accurately when viewed on non-HDR displays (SDR).
When you take a screenshot on an HDR-enabled display, the colors may appear washed out or inaccurate due to differences in color handling between SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) and HDR.
The HDR Screenshot Color Corrector when enabled in the Snipping Tool automatically adjusts the colors of HDR screenshots to ensure they look accurate and vibrant, matching what you see on your screen.
Before using this feature, keep in mind that HDR screenshots captured with the Snipping Tool require an HDR-compatible display to be viewed at their best quality. This functionality is especially beneficial for creators and gamers frequently working with HDR content. If you are using an SDR display, it is recommended not to enable this feature.
Enable HDR Screenshot Color Corrector in Snipping Tool
The HDR Screenshot Color Corrector feature is turned off by default in the Snipping Tool on Windows 11. Here’s how you can enable it.
- Sign in to Windows 11 PC and open the Snipping Tool.
- Click on three horizontal dots (…) located in the top-right corner and select Settings.
- Scroll down and turn on the HDR Screenshot Color Corrector feature.
Using the Snipping Tool’s HDR color corrector feature
Firstly, make sure you update the Snipping tool to the latest version. Next, open the Snipping Tool. Take a screenshot of your HDR content. The tool will automatically apply the color correction to ensure the screenshot looks as intended.
Disable HDR Screenshot Color Corrector in Snipping Tool
If your captured screenshots on HDR displays are looking bad or washed out, you can turn off this feature with a few easy steps. Open the Snipping Tool. Click on three horizontal dots (…) located in the top-right corner and select Settings. Scroll down and turn off the HDR Screenshot Color Corrector feature.
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