Turn on visual effects

Use the iTunes visualizer to watch colorful light shows. You can use the visualizer with or without music; the effects change based on the music playing.

The iTunes visualizer

If you use the visualizer with a playlist that includes music videos, the visualizer shows the videos by default. You can change this setting at any time.

Turn visual effects on or off

Set the visualizer to show or hide music videos

Tip: To show or hide a list of commands you can use to control the visualizer, press the ? key on your keyboard while the visualizer is on.