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A lightweight virtual brightness control for Windows. No drivers, no complexity — just download, install, and take control.

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Version 1.0.0  ·  Windows 10 & 11  ·  Release Notes

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CtrlBright is a native Windows application. Built for performance and a minimal system footprint.

Windows

Windows 10 & 11 · x64

Native Windows app with system tray integration, global keyboard shortcuts, and automatic startup support.

Under 5 MB  ·  Free to download

More Platforms

macOS & Linux

Support for macOS and Linux is on the roadmap. Join the waitlist to be notified when it's available.

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Verify Your Download

Always verify the integrity of your download using the SHA-256 checksum below to ensure you have the authentic CtrlBright installer.

# SHA-256 — CtrlBright-Setup-1.0.0.exe
94773f40957b92c5797cf165365c560cbe11f10a64843a41393427873c418f58
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System requirements

Windows
  • Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
  • 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
  • Under 5 MB disk space
  • .NET 6.0 Runtime (bundled in installer)
  • No internet connection required
What's Included
  • Overlay opacity & color controls
  • Prismatic effects toggle
  • Automatic startup setting
  • Global keyboard shortcuts
  • Capture-safe overlay (invisible in recordings)

Recent releases

April 2025
v1.0.0 — Initial Release Latest

First public release of CtrlBright. Includes overlay opacity control, custom overlay colors, prismatic effects, automatic startup, global keyboard shortcuts, system tray integration, and capture-safe overlay technology.

Questions before downloading?

Check our FAQ or get in touch with the team. We're happy to help you get set up.