BetterDisplay

BetterDisplay is a macOS utility that lets users adjust a wide range of display parameters from the menu bar. It provides flexible HiDPI scaling, custom resolutions, and the ability to create virtual screens, while also offering software and hardware controls for brightness, color, and volume via DDC. The tool supports XDR/HDR brightness upscaling, full dimming to black, and can switch color profiles and modes such as RGB or YCbCr, including unexposed refresh rates on Apple Silicon Macs.

The application is designed for users who need precise control over multiple monitors, including the ability to sync brightness and other settings across display groups, mirror sets, and manage layout protection with anchor points. It also enables quick disconnection and reconnection of displays, picture‑in‑picture windows, and the use of an iPad or monitor as a teleprompter. Advanced keyboard shortcuts, a command‑line interface, custom URL schema, and HTTP notifications facilitate automation and integration with other workflows.

BetterDisplay targets professionals and power users who require granular display configuration on macOS, especially those with HDR, XDR, or high‑refresh‑rate screens. Its distinctive features include DDC control across modern Macs—including Apple Silicon HDMI ports—custom resolution sliders, and extensive color‑mode selection, all packaged in a stable, feature‑packed release.