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5 Simple Ways to Fix Windows 11 Not Playing YouTube HDR videos
Enjoy high-quality videos with a recalibration
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Published onJune 19, 2024
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We all enjoy high-quality videos hence why anyone would go for HDR videos but sometimes, they don’t play nice on your Windows 11.
HDR problems can vary from showing oversaturated images orwashed-out HDR images. The situation can even escalate and HDR videos don’t play at all.
When this happens, it is probably caused by an incompatible display cable orunsupported HDR-compatible hardware, outdated software or incorrectly configured settings. If HDR videos cannot play on your Windows 11 YouTube, your video will automatically scale down to SDR playback.
What can I do if YouTube HDR videos are not playing on Windows 11?
1. Check system requirements
2. Re-enable Auto HDR
IfAuto HDR is not working, we have more steps on how to counter this issue.
3. Calibrate HDR
4. Update your graphic drivers
NVIDIA cards were mass reported for having this issue but it’s still worth updating all graphic drivers. And because the manual route can be overwhelming at times, we recommend using an automatic driver updater utility.
For conciseness, it will scan and detect any missing, damaged or outdated drivers and then replace them with the correct ones from its extensive database.
⇒Get PC HelpSoft Driver Updater
5. Reinstall your NVIDIA drivers
Since most people on Windows 11 stream YouTube on their browsers, you can also try clearing your browser cache and cookies or switching to another browser.
Somebrowsers don’t allow HDR streamingbut there are somebrowsers for streaming YouTube videosbecause they come with built-in features that support HDR. Just make sure they’re up-to-date.
If the issue is the browser, you candownload the YouTube app for PCand see whether the same issues are present. But keep in mind, not all videos are in HDR especially those uploaded in low quality formats.
Additional tips and troubleshooting
When you finally get YouTube to play HDR videos on your Windows 11 device, you may encounter issues such asaudio not syncing with the videoor poor performance with lagging in videos. The above tips should help address such issues.
And to enjoy YouTube even further, we suggest youswitch to YouTube dark mode. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing but also easy on the eyes.
We hope one of these solutions has resolved the YouTube HDR issue on your Windows 11. If you have any additional tip you’d like to add, drop us a comment down below.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
