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Dead Pixel Tester

Detect dead, stuck, or hot pixels on your monitor, laptop screen, or TV.

Black

Click to cycle • press F for fullscreen

How to use

  • 1.Click Fullscreen to fill your entire display.
  • 2.Scan the screen for any pixel that looks different from the rest.
  • 3.Click anywhere (or press →, or Space in fullscreen) to go to the next color.
  • 4.Repeat for all 8 colors, since some pixels only show on specific backgrounds.
  • 5.Press Esc to exit fullscreen when done.

Pixel types explained

Dead pixel: always black. No power, cannot display any color. Usually permanent.
Stuck pixel: locked on red, green, or blue. One sub-pixel is frozen. Sometimes fixable.
Hot pixel: always bright white. All sub-pixels stuck on. Most visible on dark screens.