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Brightness Control Software for Windows

Two Windows applications for adjusting display brightness. Pick the one you prefer and press Download — the file starts downloading right away.

Both buttons below start the download directly from this site. No redirects, no sign-up and no extra pages in between.

Brightness app

Brightness Control

A Windows brightness control application with a simple slider interface for every connected display.

  • Brightness control for Windows displays
  • Simple, slider-based interface
  • Fast, direct download straight from this site
  • Suits managed or policy-restricted PCs
  • One-click install, clean uninstall

Independent application

Twinkle Tray

A separate application with per-monitor brightness sliders in the system tray.

  • Brightness slider for each detected display
  • External monitor control over DDC/CI where supported
  • Multiple-monitor support in one panel
  • Convenient system tray workflow
  • Free and open source

These are two separate applications. Both download directly from this site.

Which one should you install?

Pick Brightness Control for a simple slider interface, or Twinkle Tray for a per-monitor slider panel in the system tray with keyboard shortcuts. A structured breakdown is on Twinkle Tray vs Brightness Control.

Before you install

  • Confirm you are running Windows 10 or Windows 11.
  • Enable DDC/CI in your monitor's on-screen menu if the option exists — see DDC/CI monitor control.
  • Connect external monitors directly while testing, without adapters or KVM switches.
  • Uninstall other brightness utilities to avoid conflicting commands.

After installing

Open the app, check that each display is listed, and adjust a slider to confirm the picture responds. If a monitor is missing, work through fix external monitor brightness on Windows. For everyday use, see how to use a brightness slider on Windows.

Download FAQ

Where does the download come from?

Straight from this site. Press Download and the installer starts downloading immediately, with no redirects or extra pages.

Are these two the same application?

No. Brightness Control on the Microsoft Store and Twinkle Tray are separate Windows applications from different developers.

Can I install both?

It is better to pick one. Two utilities sending brightness commands to the same monitor can conflict, causing levels to jump or revert.

What if my monitor does not respond after installing?

Enable DDC/CI in the monitor's own menu, connect it directly with a known-good cable, and update the graphics driver. Our troubleshooting guide covers each step.