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3 Ways to Disable Auto-Enhance in Photos on Windows 11
Auto-enhancement feature is built into Photos app
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Updated onJanuary 25, 2024
updated onJanuary 25, 2024
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Windows automatically enhances your photos, and many users wonder how to disable auto-enhance in Photos on Windows 11.
This feature can cause issues and negatively affect the color of your images, so it’s no wonder that many want to turn it off. However, this might not be as simple as you think.
How do I turn off auto-enhance in Microsoft Photos?
1. Disable HDR
2. Change display adapter properties
3. Use a different software
While disabling other color correction features is possible, disabling auto-enhancement in Photos apps is impossible. This is why it’s suggested to use a differentphoto viewer for Windows 11.
Users had the most success with ImageGlass and IrfanView, but you can use any similar app.
You now know how to turn off auto-enhance on photos in Windows 11.
Also, find out what to do when you haveWindows 10 photos auto enhance missing. Since this issue usually affects RAW files, be sure to visit our guide on how toview RAW files on Windows.
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
