How to turn off screen optimization on Chrome, Firefox, Edge

Full-screen optimization is a feature designed to provide better performance for games and full-screen applications. This feature not only improves the gaming experience but also helps reduce input lag and improve FPS. However, in some cases, the browser's full-screen optimization feature can cause compatibility issues with some games or applications, leading to issues such as reduced frame rates, stuttering, crashes, or freezes. Here are instructions for disabling full-screen optimization on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.

How to turn off full screen optimization on Chrome

Step 1:

You enter the keyword Chrome in the search bar and select Open File Location .

Step 2:

Switch to the new interface, right-click on Chrome.exe and select Properties .

Display the new interface, the user clicks on the Compatibility tab .

Now you need to check Disable Fullscreen Optimizations and then click Apply below to save the changes.

How to turn off full screen optimization on Firefox

Step 1:

You also enter Firefox in the search bar and then right-click and select Open File Location .

Step 2:

Switch to the new interface, users also right-click on Firefox.exe and select Properties .

Step 3:

Displaying the new interface, the user selects the Compatibility tab to adjust the browser compatibility mode on the computer.

At this point, the user will select Disable Fullscreen Optimization s to disable full screen optimization on Firefox Windows.

Disable full screen optimization on Edge

Step 1:

In the search bar on your computer, right-click on the Edge browser and select Open File Location .

Step 2:

Now right-click on the Edge browser and select Properties to change it again.

Then you click on the Compatibility tab and select Disable Fullscreen Optimizations .

Jessica Tanner

Update 19 August 2025