A fullscreen red screen is a popular and common test for checking your display for dead, stuck, or non-working pixels. You can also utilize other popular tools on our site, such as a white screen and a black screen.
Download Red Screen
The red screen is essentially a fullscreen mode that floods the monitor with a pure, bright red color. Its primary function is to provide a uniform background against which irregularities such as dead pixels, dust, or light damage can be easily spotted.
How to Use the Red Screen Tool
- Open the allcolorscreen.com website and choose a page with a red color on the device on which you want to set the red screen.
- Click the big red box for full-screen mode.
- Check your display or use the screen as a source of red light.
- Press the Esc key or click the left mouse button to finish using the tool.
Purpose of Using a Red Screen for Testing Screens
- Pixel Performance Assessment: The red screen highlights discrepancies in pixel performance, making defective pixels (dead or stuck) easily noticeable against the uniform red backdrop.
- Color Calibration: It serves as a baseline for adjusting color settings.
- Early Detection of Screen Issues: Regular use of the red screen in maintenance routines aids in the early identification of screen problems.
- Prolonging Monitor Longevity: By revealing potential issues before they escalate, the red screen tool helps maintain consistent screen performance and quality, thereby extending the monitor’s lifespan.