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Capture
Capture a region or the full screen while Windows HDR stays enabled.
Windows HDR screenshot problem
HDR Screenshots Look Washed Out? Fix Them Without Turning HDR Off
Regular capture tools can turn HDR content pale or overexposed when you share it as an ordinary image. HDR SDR Brightness Assistant creates a share-ready SDR PNG while Windows HDR stays enabled.
What is happening
Why Windows HDR screenshots can look washed out
HDR display values need tone mapping before they can be represented well in an ordinary SDR image. Without that conversion, highlights may look pale, clipped, or overexposed when the screenshot is shared in an SDR app.
Regular capture tools may not convert HDR values for ordinary SDR sharing.
A display that is not calibrated for HDR can make overexposure appear worse.
An unsuitable monitor HDR mode can also affect what you see before capture.
Three-step workflow
Keep HDR on. Capture. Share.
The app handles the conversion needed for an ordinary image, then gives you practical tools to finish it before sharing.
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Tone-map
Create a tone-mapped, share-ready SDR PNG for ordinary apps and websites.
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Finish and share
Copy, save, mark, or mosaic the image before you send it.
More than screenshots
The same tray app also manages SDR brightness
Set separate day and night SDR brightness values, follow Windows Night Light or a fallback schedule, and restore your preferred level when Windows or another app changes it. HDR games and video can remain HDR.
- Separate day and night values for changing room conditions
- Windows Night Light integration with a built-in fallback schedule
- Automatic recovery when another process changes SDR content brightness
- Preview before applying a new brightness level
Straightforward purchase
Try the complete app before you buy.
The Microsoft Store version is a paid app with a full-feature trial and a one-time purchase. There is no subscription and there are no in-app purchases.
Full-feature trialTest the complete workflow.
One-time purchaseNo recurring subscription.
No account or telemetryYour settings stay local.
No driver or serviceA normal-user tray app.
Questions and limits
FAQ
Why do screenshots look washed out with Windows HDR enabled?
HDR display values need tone mapping before they can be represented well in an ordinary SDR image. A direct capture may therefore look pale or overexposed when shared.
Do I need to turn HDR off before capturing?
No. HDR SDR Brightness Assistant can capture a region or the full screen while Windows HDR remains enabled.
Does the app preserve full HDR information?
No. The export is an ordinary SDR PNG intended for sharing and does not preserve the complete HDR signal.
Does it replace Windows HDR Calibration or display calibration?
No. It does not replace Windows HDR Calibration or display calibration. Calibration and the monitor's HDR mode still affect what appears on your screen.
Can it also manage SDR desktop brightness?
Yes. The same tray app supports separate day and night SDR brightness values, Windows Night Light, a fallback schedule, and automatic brightness recovery.
Microsoft Store
Keep HDR on without accepting washed-out screenshots.
Use the full-feature trial, then make a one-time purchase if the capture and SDR brightness workflows fit your setup.