Make Your Video Calls Better with Windows Studio Effects
Windows Studio Effects is a set of AI-powered tools built into Windows 11 that automatically enhance your video and audio during calls.
These effects, first introduced with the Surface Laptop Studio, use your device’s neural processing unit (NPU) to apply features like background blur, automatic framing, and noise suppression.
You can easily access and customize Windows Studio Effects directly from the Windows Camera app or through compatible third-party calling applications.
Windows Studio Effects enhance video calls by blurring backgrounds, suppressing noise, and improving framing. Enable them in Settings under Bluetooth & devices, then Camera, by toggling “Use Windows Studio Effects” on. Adjust these AI-powered features directly from camera settings or taskbar quick settings.
What Are Windows Studio Effects?
Windows Studio Effects are built-in tools in Windows 11 that use smart technology to improve your video and audio when you use your camera. These effects work best on newer Windows computers called Copilot+ PCs and other devices that have special chips called NPUs.
With these effects, you can:
- Blur your background so people only see you, not your messy room
- Reduce background noise for clearer sound
- Improve your voice quality
Now Works with More Cameras
Microsoft recently updated Windows 11 (build 26120.5790) so you can use these improvements on more than just your laptop’s built-in camera. You can now use them with USB webcams or phone cameras connected to your PC.
How to Turn Windows Studio Effects On or Off
Here’s how to turn these effects on or off:
- Open Settings: Click on the Start menu (the Windows icon) and select Settings. Or press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.
- In Settings, click on Bluetooth & devices in the left menu.
- On the right side, find and click the Camera section to open camera settings.
- Choose the camera you want to use from the list of connected cameras (like your built-in laptop camera or a USB webcam).
- Click on Advanced camera options to see more settings. Look for the toggle called “Use Windows Studio Effects”.
- Turn the toggle on to enable the effects, or off to disable them.
Once turned on, you can easily adjust the Studio Effects anytime from the camera settings or from the quick settings in the taskbar (the bar at the bottom of your screen).
Why Use Windows Studio Effects?
- Better video quality with background blur and lighting adjustments
- Clearer sound by reducing background noise
- Works with many cameras, including external webcams
- Easy to turn on or off in Settings
- Helps make your video calls look more professional
Give it a try next time you have a video call! These simple changes can make a big difference in how you look and sound.
Want to learn more? Check out the official Microsoft blog post about this update.
Summary
Windows Studio Effects is a free feature in Windows 11 that improves your video calls by blurring your background, reducing noise, and enhancing your voice. You can turn it on in Settings under Bluetooth & devices, then Camera. It works with built-in cameras, USB webcams, and connected phone cameras. Simply toggle the “Use Windows Studio Effects” option on or off whenever you need it.
How do I turn off Microsoft Studio effects?
These methods are safe and available if your device supports Studio Effects: Press ⊞ Win+A (opens Quick Settings), click the Studio Effects tile. Set all effects (e.g. background, eye contact, auto framing) to None or Off, and toggle Automatic framing to Off.
How do I install Windows Studio effects?
Click on the Windows Notification Center located in the lower right corner, and click on the Studio Effects tab to enable them. Click on the arrow to access the features of Studio effects, modify different settings, and check through the preview image to apply the customized setup.
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