# Wide Dynamic Range

Wide dynamic range (WDR) improves image quality in high-contrast lighting conditions. It enhances image quality by brightening dark areas and dimming bright ones. This results in a more balanced image that captures details in both well-lit and poorly-lit environments.

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## Edit WDR configuration

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras.**
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**Select a camera to configure.**
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**At the bottom left of the camera feed, select the video quality menu.**
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**Select WDR and choose one of the following options:**

a. ON\
b. DAY ONLY\
c. OFF

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Select DAY ONLY if image quality is reduced in night mode. WDR enhances contrast between light and dark areas, which can make night mode images appear darker.
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**Example: WDR disabled**

![](https://1795869993-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylYKicREo6JpuOJH4teK%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-349b7682386a2d5daebb16a2d44e7374f5a1cb94%2F39fce399445da72eecff086cb7e7604fef35c28d.jpg?alt=media)

**Example: WDR enabled**

![](https://1795869993-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylYKicREo6JpuOJH4teK%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-57ba90a33bf537655db703202893b60e20abc648%2F0d16a6521484503c61c8d3b8b8699f2cb483e0eb.jpg?alt=media)