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White Screen for Lighting

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This white screen for lighting turns your display into a soft, adjustable light source for video calls, a backup flashlight, or bright, even lighting for tracing and craft work. Brightness and color temperature are both adjustable, and the Zoom Light preset sets both in one tap.

Common uses

Video calls

Place a second device off-screen showing this page to fill in shadows on your face during Zoom, Teams, or Meet calls.

Flashlight

Set brightness to 100% and white for a bright backup light in a dark room.

Tracing & craft work

A tablet or laptop screen under paper works as a simple light box for tracing sketches.

Reading light

A warm, dimmed screen makes a gentle reading light when the room is dark.

Match your room

Warm bulbs (incandescent) pair best with a warm setting on the slider; cool LEDs or fluorescents pair best with a cooler one. When in doubt, start near the middle. Place the screen at eye level, about 40–80cm from your face, for the most natural fill light.

Frequently asked questions

What color temperature should I use for video calls?
A slightly warm setting is usually the most flattering for skin tones on camera. Start near the middle of the temperature slider and adjust based on your camera's white balance.
Can I use my phone screen as a flashlight?
Yes. Set brightness to 100%, choose white, and tap Fullscreen. It won't match a dedicated flashlight, but it's a genuinely useful backup light source.
Will this drain my battery quickly?
A bright white screen does use more power than normal use, especially on OLED phones. For short sessions like a video call or a quick light source, this isn't significant.

The light here comes straight from your screen's own backlight at the brightness you set, not a simulated glow layered on top. Because real output depends on your device's panel, the guidance sticks to adjustable settings rather than a fixed lumen claim, and is checked against how phones and laptops are commonly used as fill lights.

About the creator

Ready Utilities was founded by Cedrick Reese, a retired veteran and web developer who enjoys building free, user-friendly online tools that simplify everyday tasks. Read more →