Fix: Photos App Opens Blurry Images on Windows 10

If you have high-resolution photos but the Windows 10 Photo app is showing them as blurry, then here are some possible solutions.

1: Terminate, Reset, or Uninstall the Photos App

Normally, this section would be in three different steps, but all three of these steps are located in the same place. Try them one at a time, in order.

To get started, go to your Control Panel > Apps > Apps & Features. Look for, and click on Photos and select Advanced options.

Terminate will close the app so you can start it again. It's the same as closing apps as you normally would.

Reset will reinstall the Photos app to its default settings.

Uninstall is the same as Reset; only you'll need to go to the Microsoft Store to reinstall Photos.

2: Try a Third-Party App

There's a handful of 5-star rated apps including XnView and Gimp. Browse our listings here by popularity. We bet you can find a more than suitable replacement.



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