How to Turn On Automatic Super Resolution (ASR) in Windows 11

What is Automatic Super Resolution?

Automatic Super Resolution (ASR) in Windows 11 is a feature that makes your games look clearer and more detailed, giving them a nice boost without making your PC work harder.

Why use ASR? Games look better with sharper graphics and clearer details. Your computer doesn’t have to work as hard.

What happens when you turn it on? Your games will display with improved graphics quality and better performance.

Right now, ASR is a hidden feature in Windows 11 build 26052 and later versions. You can try it today if you wish, but Microsoft might not make it available for everyone yet.

To try ASR now, you will need a free tool called ViVeTool to unlock this hidden feature.

Steps to Turn On ASR Using ViVeTool

Step 1Download and Install ViVeTool

Read this guide to learn how to use ViVeTool.

Step 2Open Command Prompt as Administrator

1. Click the ⊞ Start button.
2. Type cmd.
3. 🖱️ Right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator. ⚠️ Admin privileges required

Step 3Enter the Command to Turn On ASR

Type this command and press Enter:

vivetool /enable /id:39695921 /variant:3

After running the command, you can now turn ASR on or off from the ⚙️ Windows Settings app.

Turn On or Off ASR in ⚙️ Windows Settings

1. Open the ⚙️ Settings app by pressing Windows key + I on your keyboard, or click the ⊞ Start menu and select Settings.
2. Click on System on the left side.
3. Click on Display on the right.
4. Scroll down and click on Graphics.
5. Find the tile that says Automatic super resolution and click it.
6. Toggle the switch to On to enable ASR, or Off to disable it .

You can easily turn Windows 11 automatic super resolution on or off right in your ⚙️ Windows Settings. Just open Settings, go to System, then Display, and click on Graphics to find the ASR option.

When you’re done, close ⚙️ the Settings app.

Alternative Way: Use Registry Editor to Turn On or Off ASR

For those comfortable with advanced settings, you can turn Windows 11 automatic super resolution on or off using the Registry Editor. Be careful, as incorrect changes can cause issues, but you can find the setting by navigating to a specific folder path.

1. Press Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter. ⚠️ Admin privileges required
2. Go to this folder path: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\DirectX\UserGpuPreferences
3. On the right side, find DirectXUserGlobalSettings and double-click it.
4. Look for the part called DXGIEffects and change its value to 1028 to turn ASR on.
5. To turn ASR off, change that value back to 1024.
6. Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
7. 🔄 Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Summary

• Automatic Super Resolution (ASR) makes games look better and run smoother by improving graphics.
• You can unlock this hidden feature using the free ViVeTool.
• Turn ASR on or off easily in the ⚙️ Windows Settings under Graphics.
• Advanced users can also change ASR settings via the Registry Editor.
• Try these steps if you’re running Windows 11 build 26052 or newer.
• Enjoy sharper graphics and smoother games with Automatic Super Resolution!