UDPixel for Windows

What the utility does

UDPixel is a free Windows tool designed to find and fix defective pixels on LCD monitors. It runs tests that help locate stuck or dead pixels so you can attempt recovery using pixel-repair routines.

Quick facts

• Current release: version 2.2 (last updated on 2007-03-16).
• Supported platforms and language: runs on Windows 2000 and earlier; installer is available in English only.
• Download footprint: lightweight — it requires considerably less disk space than many other utilities in the system tools category.
• Usage statistics: first listed in our catalog in 2007 and has accumulated 72,039 total installations; in the most recent week it recorded 49 installations.
• Regional interest: especially popular among users in the United States, Iran, and India.

Compatibility and download notes

UDPixel targets older Windows systems. If you are using a more recent Windows release, compatibility is not guaranteed. The program’s small installer makes it quick to download and simple to add to systems with limited storage.

Alternatives to consider

• Dead Pixel Buddy — free, straightforward dead-pixel checker and fixer.