Many gamers will use the graphics card filter function to improve the game screen. However, the differences in how to turn it on and how to turn it off, as well as the operation steps, often cause people to be confused.
Download and install official software
Obtaining NVIDIA's official application GeForce Experience is the first thing. Users need to go directly to NVIDIA's official website and look for the download link for the software on the driver or support page. Make sure you download the latest version to be compatible with current graphics cards and operating systems.
The installation process is generally relatively simple, just follow the prompts given by the installation wizard. After installation, the software will automatically scan the existing games on the user's computer and prepare optimized settings for these games. This situation is the basic prerequisite for using all the additional features including game filters.
Enable experimental features option
After the software is installed, open GeForce Experience and click the gear-shaped settings icon in the upper right corner of the main interface. In the general settings panel that pops up, browse each option carefully. There is a checkbox called "Enable Experimental Features" that requires users to manually check it.
This step is extremely critical and equates to unlocking a comprehensive feature set of the software. If this option is not turned on, the overlay menu and filter functions in subsequent games may not be available or may not be displayed at all. After checking, the software may prompt you to restart before the changes can be applied.
Turn on in-game overlay
After turning on the experimental feature, continue searching in the same settings panel. Under the "General" category or the "Games" category, you can find the "In-Game Overlay" switch. Move this switch from the "off" state to the "on" state so that it can be enabled.
This function allows players to use specific shortcut keys to call up a set of floating menus while the game is running. All real-time adjustment functions, such as screenshots, recording methods, performance monitoring methods, and filter settings, are integrated into this overlay menu, which is an important entry point for internal adjustments in the game.
Calling and selecting filters in the game
Open any game supported by GeForce Experience. During the game, press the default shortcut keys Alt+Z, and the in-game overlay menu will pop up in a corner of the screen. Use the mouse or keyboard arrow keys to select the "Game Filter" option, and then click to enter.
A variety of preset schemes will be provided in the filter interface, such as "make colors more vivid", "increase clarity", or "adjust exposure contrast". Users can click on any preset filter and apply it immediately, or they can go to the detailed panel and make fine adjustments to specific parameters until they get a satisfactory picture effect.
Temporarily turn off and remove filters
If you just want to temporarily turn off the filter effect, the method is extremely simple. During the game, press Alt + Z again to open the menu and enter the interface with the words "Game Filter". In this interface, all types of filters that have been added currently will be listed. There is an on/off button next to each filter. Simply click on this button to turn off the effect of the filter.
Users can choose to drag the intensity slider of a certain filter to the far left. Generally speaking, that position is 0%. Doing so can also achieve the purpose of turning off the effect. This method is suitable for scenes that require a quick comparison of the difference between the on and off states of the image.
Disable filters completely
If you want to completely disable this function to avoid accidentally touching it, you have to operate it outside the game. Exit all games first, and then return to the GeForce Experience settings interface. Find the "In-Game Overlay" switch that was previously turned on, and then turn it off.
After this function is turned off, the Alt + Z shortcut key inside the game will lose its effect, and there will be no way to bring up any menus, and naturally it will not be possible to adjust the filter. This is the most complete shutdown method. If you want to use it again, just go back to this place and turn on the overlay function again.
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