SwitchResX for Mac

With SwitchResX for Mac you get back control on your screen – or screens even! There are plenty of inbuilt options, that make life a lot easier and more comfortable just by clicking the mouse a few times:

• Automatically change resolutions to match your different software needs.
• Match your Mac to your TV set's resolution to enjoy maximum quality of DVD and HD television.
• Play with mirrored images as an eyecatcher on a trade fair.

With Switch Res X it is totally easy to match your screen resolution to the best for any app or use. While taking the benefits from full Retina for graphics or movie cutting, automatically change to HD-TV resolution when starting DVD Player or the usual beamer resolution when opening Powerpoint.

More resolutions to choose from scratch, easy setup of new display settings, saving desktops right from the menu bar –there are plenty of helpful bits implemented in SwitchResX for macOS, that make life easier.

Maybe not for every day use,at home, but for maximum eye catching effects of a trade fair, in a shop window or elsewhere: With the tool you can mirror screens both horizontally and vertically, thus creating stunning effects. Straight from your menu bar!

Like any good pal, It introduces itself to you first of all. Version installed, modules installed, daemon running? This is, where you get to know the details. And if you like, It keeps an eye open for new versions every day. You won't miss any update anymore and will always be up to date. Because SwitchResX is a really good pal!

Preference Pane And More
When installed, the app sits in the Preference Panes and can be activated like any other of those helpers. It pops open in a separate window for easy access of its’ vast amount of functions, that outrun Apples inbuilt Monitor preference pane easily.

Ultimate Control
With the app you can keep control of your screen resolution and the way, every single app displays its content on your screen – or screens! Because Switch Res X can of course handle more than one screen totally individually, it gives you all the freedom and flexibility you need at any time.

Keep Control
With the program you can keep control of your screen resolution and the way, every single app displays its content on your screen – or screens! Because It can handle more than one screen totally individually, giving you all the freedom and flexibility you need at any time.

Features and Highlights

• On top, It includes a huge amount of additional functions, like
• Saving desktop layouts to get everything back into position right the moment, you jump back to a certain resolution
• Disable or activate screens on demand, for example to use a Macbook in clamshell mode
• Link screens to specific events like Key shortcuts, Applescript, Application launches and more
• Create and enable new custom resolutions to adapt to any available screen, including screens inbuilt into cars
• Rename resolutions to regular and useful terms like Gaming, Documents, Graphics, Presentation, TV etc.
• Arrange desktop items on a much finer grid than Apple' standard settings
• Keep a record of any change in screen setting automatically
• Saving desktop layouts to get everything into position right the moment, you jump to a certain resolution
• Disable or activate screens on demand, for example to use a Macbook in clamshell mode
• Link screens to specific events like Key shortcuts, Apple scripts, Application launched and more
• Create and enable new custom resolutions to adapt to any available screen, including screens inbuilt into cars
• Rename resolutions to regular useful terms like Gaming, Documents, Graphics Design, Presentation, TV etc.
• Arrange desktop oems on a much finer grid than Apple's standard settings
• Keep a record of any change in screen settings automatically

How to Use

• Grant required system permissions
• Navigate to "Display Sets" for resolution profiles
• Select external or built-in display to configure
• Choose or create custom screen resolutions
• Enable HiDPI settings if supported by hardware
• Save and apply changes, then reboot if needed
• Use menu bar icon for quick resolution changes
• Create scripts for automated display switching
• Backup settings for reuse across macOS devices

System Requirements

macOS 10.6 or later (including macOS 14 Sonoma)

Intel or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Macs

64-bit processor

Display(s) compatible with EDID overrides

Administrator access for full setup

PROS

• Supports custom screen resolutions
• Enables HiDPI modes on non-Retina displays
• Multiple display profiles and automation
• Works with external monitors and TVs
• Advanced display control beyond macOS defaults

CONS

• Setup may require technical knowledge
• Some resolutions need a system reboot
• May cause issues with macOS updates
• Limited support for DRM-protected apps
• Complex UI for casual users

Note: 30 days trial version.