How to select Chroma effects for Razer Synapse 3-enabled mat

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This answer will show you how to select Chroma effects for Razer Synapse 3-enabled mat.

Effective February 3, 2026, Razer Synapse 3 will no longer receive updates or support cloud services. After this date, cloud syncing of configurations across PCs using the same Razer ID will be disabled.

Note: Your installed devices will continue to be configurable in Razer Synapse 3. However, if you uninstall these devices completely, you will need to upgrade to Razer Synapse 4 to continue customization.

Download Razer Synapse 4 and migrate your existing Razer Synapse 3 profiles using the Profile Migration Tool to retain access to your configurations. See How to migrate your Razer Synapse 3 Profile to Razer Synapse 4 for instructions.

Razer Chroma is a feature that enables you to choose colored lighting effects on your Razer device. You can configure this using Chroma Studio.

To select your Chroma effects in Razer Synapse 3:

  1. Open Razer Synapse 3 and click "STUDIO".

    Screenshot of the STUDIO tab in the Synapse 3 page

  2. Select the effect you want to apply on the lower-left portion of the Studio window. The effect you choose will then appear on the upper left portion of the Razer Synapse window.

    Screenshot of the CHROMA STUDIO page with the effects in the Synapse 3 window

  3. Click on the “Fill” icon on the upper middle part of the studio and choose colors on the right side of the window. Color spectrum and options will depend on the effect you want to apply.

    Screenshot of the Fill icon on the CHROMA STUDIO tab in the Synapse 3 page

    Screenshot of the different effects in the Synapse 3 page

  4. Point your cursor on the outline that surrounds your mat and then click to apply the effect. It will simulate how the effect looks like.

    Screenshot of the sample effect selected on the mat under the CHROMA STUDIO tab in the Synapse 3 page

  5. Click “SAVE” to complete the process.

    Screenshot of the SAVE button on the CHROMA STUDIO tab in the Synapse 3 page

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