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BetterDisplay

github.com/waydabber/BetterDisplay Mac Apps Open-source project

BetterDisplay adjusts display scaling and brightness on Mac and supports virtual screens, according to its project page.

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About BetterDisplay

BetterDisplay is a macOS application for controlling displays from the menu bar. It covers flexible HiDPI scaling, brightness, volume and color adjustment, extra brightness on compatible XDR and HDR displays, virtual screens, DDC and HDMI-CEC control, EDID override, and picture-in-picture views of displays or selected windows, along with display groups, layout protection and automation.

Some capabilities are conditional: HiDPI scaling and XDR/HDR brightness upscaling depend on the Mac, display and macOS version, and advanced features such as per-display command integration and advanced synchronization require Pro. The project page points to a guide at betterdisplay.pro/guide and lists separate downloads by macOS version. Pricing is not stated.

Key features

  • Flexible HiDPI scaling for built-in and connected external displays
  • XDR/HDR brightness upscaling up to 1600/2000 nits on supported Apple XDR displays
  • Brightness, volume and color control via software, DDC, sliders and shortcuts
  • Virtual screens, picture-in-picture of displays or selected windows, custom 3D LUTs
  • Display connection management, HDMI-CEC control, EDID override and diagnostics
  • Display groups with brightness syncing; layout and configuration protection
Best for: Mac users who need finer control over scaling, brightness and arrangement for a single display or a complex multi-display setup.
Good for
  • Combines scaling, brightness, color, arrangement and automation controls in one menu bar app
  • Available in 38 language and regional variants, including right-to-left interface support
  • Includes a guide with UI reference, tutorials and troubleshooting for setup and diagnosis
Watch out for
  • Per-display command integration and advanced synchronization features require Pro
  • Feature availability depends on the Mac, display and macOS version
  • Pricing is not stated on the project page

BetterDisplay at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
macOS, Windows
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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BetterDisplay FAQ

Where should I download BetterDisplay?
The project page states that the only official site is betterdisplay.pro and the GitHub repository is waydabber/BetterDisplay, and warns about lookalike sites offering downloads or asking for payment.
Which macOS versions have downloads listed?
The repository lists BetterDisplay v5.1.1 for macOS 27 Golden Gate and macOS 26 Tahoe, v4.3.7 for Sequoia, Sonoma and Ventura, and earlier versions for Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina and Mojave.
Do all features work without Pro?
No. The project page notes that per-display command integration and advanced synchronization features require Pro.
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