betterdisplay
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Description:
Display management tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.4.15@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @betterdisplay  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: display resolution brightness monitor hdr macos
Install: brew install --cask betterdisplay
About:
BetterDisplay is a comprehensive display management tool for macOS that enables full control over monitor settings. It allows users to create and manage scaled resolutions, adjust brightness, and implement XDR/HDR brightness boosting on supported displays. The tool provides advanced features like color adjustments, refresh rate control, and seamless integration with native macOS display settings.
Key Features:
  • Custom scaled resolutions beyond native macOS limits
  • XDR/HDR brightness boosting for enhanced display brightness
  • Advanced brightness and color control for external monitors
  • Picture-by-picture (PBP) and picture-in-picture (PIP) support
  • Menu bar app with quick access to display presets
Use Cases:
  • Developers needing more resolution options for different workflows
  • Users wanting to boost brightness on XDR/HDR displays beyond default limits
  • Multi-monitor setups requiring consistent brightness and color management
Alternatives:
  • DisplayLink Manager – Focuses on USB display adapters rather than native display control
  • Lunar – Primarily focused on brightness control, lacks advanced resolution management
Version History
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Feb 11, 2026 9:44pm 1.4.15 0 VERSION_BUMP 6639651b
Sep 5, 2025 9:36am 1.4.15 0 VERSION_BUMP 68a73d9f
Aug 9, 2024 9:32am 1.4.15 0 VERSION_BUMP cd2c5a74
Jul 2, 2024 9:31am 1.4.15 0 VERSION_BUMP 872e9d52
Jun 29, 2024 9:29pm 1.4.15 0 VERSION_BUMP 056545ff