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Black screen test page for monitor backlight bleed inspection

Free Black Screen Test Online

Open a clean black screen, go full screen, and inspect your display for edge glow, backlight bleed, and bright defects without installing anything.

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Black Screen Test Tool

Start below, switch to full screen, and inspect the entire panel on a clean black background.

Display diagnostic

Screen Pixel Test

Check dead, stuck, hot, and uniformity issues with solid colors, then optionally run a targeted pixel repair attempt.

Black Find hot pixels, bright stuck pixels, bleed, and glow.
Black

Clean the screen first, open fullscreen, then scan the panel in slow rows. Use click, Space, or arrow keys to move between colors.

Screen Test Active Click, Space, or ArrowRight for next color. ArrowLeft goes back. Esc exits.
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Screen Tester is a free, browser-based screen testing tool that lets you inspect monitors for backlight bleed, glow, and bright display defects.

  • Cost: Free, no signup
  • Install: None — runs in the browser
  • Privacy: Runs locally, no uploads
  • Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Time: Under a minute

What a Black Screen Test Is Good For

A black screen test gives you a clean dark background for checking monitor defects that are easier to see when the panel should be almost completely dark. It is commonly used for backlight bleed, IPS glow, bright spots, and hot pixels.

If you need the opposite type of check, the full screen tester includes a white background for stuck pixels, tint, and uniformity inspection on bright screens.

How to Check a Monitor With a Black Screen

  1. Dim the room so glow and bright defects are easier to notice.
  2. Open full-screen mode and let your eyes adjust for a few seconds.
  3. Inspect the center, then the edges and corners for uneven brightness.
  4. Compare with the dead pixel test if you need to confirm the defect type.

Black Screen Test FAQ

Can a black screen show backlight bleed?

Yes. Backlight bleed usually becomes much easier to notice on a dark screen in a dim room, especially around the corners and edges.

Is black or white better for dead pixels?

They help with different things. Black is useful for bright defects and bleed, while white and RGB screens are often better for confirming dead or stuck pixels.

Does this page run full screen?

Yes. Start the display test and switch into full-screen mode for a cleaner inspection surface.

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Install the official Windows app shortcut, or keep using the same free testing tools in your browser.

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