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SwitchResXBetterDisplay
Paid

Commercial software; see the developer's site for current pricing.

 Freemium

Free to download, with a Pro version offering more features.

macOS macOS
  • Dedicated to screen resolution and display control on the Mac
  • Long-standing, widely installed macOS utility
  • HiDPI scaling on displays macOS does not offer it for
  • Brightness and input control for external monitors over DDC
  • macOS only
  • Little feature detail published on the homepage
  • macOS only
  • Some features require the Pro version
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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