How to Set Custom Resolution on Windows 10 [Expert Guide]

The easiest way to customize a display is via the preinstalled Nvidia panel.

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Updated onJuly 23, 2024

updated onJuly 23, 2024

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Sometimes you want to change theresolutionof thedisplayto a custom one. In today’s article, we’ll show you how to set customresolutionson Windows 10.

To do that, just follow the guide below.

How to set a custom resolution on Windows 10?

1. Set custom resolution on Windows 10 with Nvidia Control Panel

It is very easy to create a custom resolution on Windows 10 using Nvidia Control Panel, which is pre-installed on most computers.

All you need to do is enter Nvidia’s settings on your desktop and tweak the display settings.

1. Right-click on your desktop and chooseNVIDIA Control Panel.

2. In the left side-panel, underDisplay, click onChangeresolution.

3. In the right section scroll a bit, and underChoose theresolutionclick theCustomizebutton.

4. In the new window that appears, checkEnableresolutionsnot exposed by thedisplay.

Click onCreate Custom Resolution.

6. Now, fill in the boxes with the desired values and then hit theTestbutton.

7. If the test is successful and you’re satisfied with the result,Savetheresolution.

If you do not like the result, revert to the previous resolution and start the process once more.

2. Set custom resolutions in Windows 10 with the AMD Catalyst Control Center

If you’re Windows 10 or 11PC keeps changing resolution on its own, you needn’t worry. As always, we prepared a series of quick fixes for you to try out and get things sorted.

3. Use Custom Resolutions/Modes for Intel Graphics driver

and run theapp.

InBasic Settings, type your preferred values.

4. Use CRU to set a custom resolution in Windows 10

Additionally, you can useCustom Resolution Utility (CRU)to create aresolution.

Theapphas support for NVIDIA, AMD,and Intel graphics cards so no matterthe system configuration, it will work.

As you can see, it’s not that hard to create and set a customresolutionin Windows 10, regardless of the GPU manufacturer and drivers.

What’s your favorite GPU manufacturer and why? Leave the answer along with any other questions you may have in the comments section below.

How to Set Custom Resolution on Windows 10 [Expert Guide]#

How to set a custom resolution on Windows 10?#

1. Set custom resolution on Windows 10 with Nvidia Control Panel#

2. Set custom resolutions in Windows 10 with the AMD Catalyst Control Center#

3. Use Custom Resolutions/Modes for Intel Graphics driver#

4. Use CRU to set a custom resolution in Windows 10#