Share this article
Improve this guide
How to Turn Off Auto Brightness on Webcam
The command-line will work across devices
3 min. read
Updated onNovember 29, 2023
updated onNovember 29, 2023
Share this article
Improve this guide
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
Key notes
The auto brightness feature for the webcam often proves detrimental, especially when the light conditions are not ambient or your hand often covers the face, and it’s recommended to turn it off for crisp video quality.
But the problem is that Windows doesn’t have a built-in option to disable the webcam’s automatic brightness. So, to adjust the camera brightness or turn it off altogether, you will have to rely on third-party options.
Why does my webcam keep dimming?
The webcam output is often dim due to poor lighting conditions or when the surroundings contrast your face and body. A quick trick is to focus a lamp or another light source towards the point of interest.
How do I turn off auto brightness on my webcam?
1. Use FFMPEG, a command-line tool
1.1 Install FFMPEG
1.2 Identify your webcam
1.3 Turn off auto brightness
Downloading FFMPEGand turning off auto brightness for the webcam is the easiest solution, and it works across devices and manufacturers. However, a few settings may be greyed out, and you cannot configure these for the built-in or external camera.
2. Use the webcam’s dedicated software
Some manufacturers offer a dedicated utility to manage the camera’s video output and turn on or off auto-brightness, exposure and white balance. The three may automatically change the brightness. For Logitech webcams, you have theLogitech Tune software.
To turn off auto-brightness in Logitech webcams, install theLogitech Tuneapp > go to theColor adjustmentsection > head to theAdjustmentstab > turn off the toggle forAuto exposureandAuto white balance. Besides, you can configure the brightness and other video settings as well.
Similarly, download the dedicated software for your camera and seamlessly turn off auto brightness. In case there isn’t one available, you can go with the first method. And if there, too, the option is greyed out, make sure there is sufficient light and the camera won’t auto-adjust the brightness.
Also,updating the camera drivermay sometimes introduce the functionality if it’s presently missing. So, it’s recommended that you always run the latest version. Besides, you must know how toconfigure other camera settings in Windows 11for the desired video output.
For any queries or to share how you managed to turn off auto brightness on the webcam, drop a comment below.
More about the topics:webcam,Windows 11
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
User forum
0 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Reviewed byAlex Serban
