[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Display

screen calibration

Adjusting a display's colour, gamma, and white point to a known standard such as sRGB or DCI-P3.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Screen calibration tunes a display's brightness, gamma, and white point so its output matches a reference standard (sRGB, DCI-P3, and so on). It is done with a colorimeter and produces a colour profile the system then uses.

Calibration improves colour accuracy for photo, video, and design work; factory calibration is often good but drifts over time.

Where screen calibration Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is screen calibration?

Adjusting a display's colour, gamma, and white point to a known standard such as sRGB or DCI-P3.

What terms are related to screen calibration?

Related Display terms include dimming zones, HDR peak brightness.

Related Technical Terms

dimming zones
The individually controlled regions of an LCD backlight that enable local dimming — more zones mean… Display
HDR peak brightness
The maximum brightness a display can reach on small highlights in HDR content, measured in nits. Display
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