fontsmoothingadjuster ☆

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Description:
Re-enable the font smoothing controls

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.0.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: font-rendering macos typography accessibility system-utilities

Install: brew install --cask fontsmoothingadjuster

About:
FontSmoothingAdjuster is a utility that restores font smoothing controls on modern macOS versions, specifically targeting macOS Big Sur and later where Apple removed these settings. It enables users to fine-tune subpixel antialiasing and font rendering to their preference, helping those who find the default rendering too thin or blurry.

Key Features:

Restores hidden font smoothing controls in System Preferences
Supports macOS Big Sur 11.0 and newer versions
Provides GUI for adjusting font smoothing thresholds
Works with both Retina and non-Retina displays

Use Cases:

Users who prefer older macOS font rendering styles
Developers and designers needing precise font appearance control
Accessibility users requiring specific text rendering settings

Alternatives:

TinkerTool – Broader macOS customization tool that includes font smoothing options among many other system tweaks
DefaultKey – Manual defaults command-line tool requiring terminal knowledge to adjust font smoothing values

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