How to Enable or Disable Screen Tint in Windows 11
You enable or disable Screen Tint in Windows 11 to adjust your display’s color overlay for better eye comfort.
Screen Tint is a visual accessibility feature that applies a subtle color overlay to reduce glare and eye strain, unlike full color filters.
This feature is available for Windows 11 Insiders on build 26300.8289 and later. It offers more precise control than Night Light.
You can select specific colors like amber, blue, or green and adjust their intensity. This makes text easier to read and softens harsh white backgrounds.
When enabled, your screen displays a color hue without altering saved files or screenshots.
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Screen tint and toggle the switch to On or Off. You can also adjust the color and strength using the provided sliders. This feature helps reduce glare and eye strain by applying a customizable color overlay.
How to Enable Screen Tint via ViVeTool
If you are on the correct build but do not see the option, you can force it to appear using a command-line tool. Note: This requires administrative privileges.
1. Download the latest version of ViVeTool.
2. Open your Command Prompt as an administrator.
3. Navigate to the folder where you saved the tool and run this command:
vivetool.exe /enable /id:606621244. Restart your computer to apply the changes.
Turn On or Off Screen Tint in Settings
1. Open Settings by pressing ⊞ Win+I on your keyboard.
2. Click on Accessibility in the left menu, then select Screen tint on the right.
3. Toggle the Screen tint switch to On or Off.
4. Once enabled, use the sliders to pick your preferred color and adjust the strength to your liking.
Turn On or Off Screen Tint using Registry
Warning: Editing the Registry can cause system instability if done incorrectly. Always back up your registry before making changes.
To enable the feature via the Registry, open the Registry Editor (regedit) with admin rights and navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ScreenTintCreate a new DWORD value named Active. Set the value to 1 to enable it or 0 to disable it.
Summary
Screen Tint is a powerful new way to customize your display for better eye comfort. By using this feature, you can reduce glare and eye strain by applying a custom color overlay. While it is currently an experimental feature for Windows Insiders, it offers a significant upgrade over standard color filters. Remember to use caution when editing the registry and always keep your system updated to ensure you have access to the latest accessibility enhancements.” }
How does Screen Tint differ from Night Light?
Night Light is designed to reduce blue light exposure to help with sleep patterns by warming the screen color. Screen Tint is a more flexible accessibility tool that lets you choose any color and intensity, specifically targeting visual comfort and reading ease rather than just blue light reduction.
Is Screen Tint available in the stable version of 🪟 Windows 11?
Currently, Screen Tint is an experimental feature available only to Windows 11 Insider Preview users on specific builds. It has not yet been rolled out to the general public in the stable version of Windows 11. Microsoft may include it in future updates based on user feedback.
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