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Screen Burn-In Fixer
Fade screen burn-in and image retention by cycling high-contrast colors fullscreen, with a timer and wake lock.
Updated July 10, 2026
How to use the screen burn-in fixer
- 1Pick a mode: RGB cycle, grayscale sweep, or noise.
- 2Choose how long to run it.
- 3Press Start to go fullscreen — the screen stays awake.
- 4Press Esc or Stop when the timer finishes.
Common uses
- Fading image retention on an OLED phone
- Refreshing a laptop or monitor with a faint ghost image
- Exercising pixels on a new or repaired panel
- Clearing a lingering status bar or logo outline
Frequently asked questions
Can this fix permanent screen burn-in?
It can reduce or clear temporary image retention, where a static element lingers faintly, by exercising the pixels evenly. True permanent burn-in is physical wear on the panel and cannot be repaired by software — but it's worth running this first, since much of what looks like burn-in is temporary.
How long should I run it?
Start with 10–30 minutes for mild retention. Stubborn cases can benefit from one to two hours. The built-in timer and wake lock let you leave it running fullscreen without the screen going to sleep.
Does it work on phones and TVs?
Yes, on any device with a browser. Open the page on the affected screen, go fullscreen, and let the color cycle run. On a TV, open it through the built-in browser or a connected device and set the timer.
About this tool
The screen burn-in fixer helps fade image retention on OLED, AMOLED, and LCD screens by rapidly cycling every pixel through high-contrast colors and brightness. Choose an RGB color cycle, a grayscale sweep, or static noise, set a timer from 10 minutes to 2 hours, and run it fullscreen. It automatically keeps your screen awake with the Wake Lock API so the device won't sleep mid-session, and a progress timer lets you leave it running safely. It can reduce or clear temporary retention, though it can't repair permanent hardware burn-in. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Like most tools on UtilityBase, the screen burn-in fixer runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded or stored on a server. It's free to use with no account required. Browse more screen tools here.
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