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RetinaScale: macOS display manager for advanced display management

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RetinaScale

RetinaScale

Custom HiDPI Resolutions, Refresh Rate & Color Depth Control, EDID Overrides, HiDPI Mode Activation, macOS Default Reset, All Displays Info and More!

Download for macOS
The latest app version requires macOS 13.0 (Vantura) or later.


latest version platform

🔴 Special Note: Now supports both Intel-based Macs and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) with native performance optimizations! keep in mind that some features might not work in mac silicon.

Usage

RetinaScale transforms display management into a breeze. Let’s explore its features:

🖥️ Display Tab

Tweak your screen settings effortlessly

  • 1. Click "Fetch Displays" to see all connected screens.
  • 2. Pick a display from the sleek dropdown.
  • 3. Select resolution, refresh rate, and color depth.
  • 4. Tap "Apply Settings" for instant magic.
Display UI

🖥️ Custom Resolutions Tab

Craft your perfect display profile

  • 1. Hit "Fetch" to detect your displays.
  • 2. Choose a display, type resolutions (e.g., 1920x1080, 1600x900).
  • 3. Toggle "Include EDID" or "Enable HiDPI Mode" for flair.
  • 4. Click "Save Custom Resolutions" (restart required).
  • 5. Use "Reset macOS Default" to start fresh (restart required).
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🔍 Graphics Tab

Dive into your display’s soul

  • 1. Press "Fetch Display Info" to load the details.
  • 2. Select a display for resolution, EDID, Vendor ID, and more.
Graphics UI

☕ Menubar & Keep My Mac Awake

Control sleep settings from the menubar

  • 1. Launch RetinaScale to see the coffee cup icon in the menubar.
  • 2. Click the icon to open the "Keep Mac Awake" menu.
  • 3. Choose "Until Disabled" to prevent sleep indefinitely.
  • 4. Select a timed option (e.g., 15m, 1h, 6h) from "For Minutes" or "For Hours" submenus.
  • 5. Watch the countdown timer in the menubar when active; click "Disable Now" to stop early.
  • Note: The icon changes to a filled coffee cup when active, with a timer display during countdowns.
Keep Mac Awake Menubar

🖥️ Menubar: Display Controls

Quickly adjust display settings from the menubar

  • 1. Look for the display icon in the menubar (e.g., "Display 1").
    • Select Resolution, Refresh Rate, or Color Depth from submenus.
  • 2. Click to access brightness, RGB adjustments, and more:
    • Adjust Brightness with the slider (affects built-in displays).
    • Fine-tune Red, Green, and Blue values for color balance.
    • Scroll for Night Shift on or off.
    • Enable Force Full RGB for vibrant colors.
Display Controls Menubar

Installation

Get RetinaScale up and running in a flash—here’s how:

Step 1: Download the App

  • 1. Grab the .dmg from the Download for macOS link above.
  • 2. Drag RetinaScale.app to Applications.

Step 2: Launch The App

  1. Open RetinaScale.app.

Note: Since this app is locally signed (no Apple Developer certificate yet), macOS might say it’s “damaged” and refuse to open. Right-click the app and open. A proper certificate is planned for the future!

🌟 About RetinaScale

RetinaScale is a simple, clutter-free app designed to make HiDPI display tweaks effortless for everyone. Unlike other tools that overwhelm with hundreds of mixed resolutions, this gem shows only the HiDPI options you need—clean, clear, and tailored to your screen.

Why It Exists:

  • To simplify advanced display tweaks for everyone.
  • To make your Mac’s screen work your way.
  • Set custom HiDPI resolutions with ease—no clutter, just what you want.
  • Create resolutions per screen, hidden until that display is connected.
  • Safe settings that won’t leave your screen blank—guaranteed.
  • Built for simplicity and power and on top of that it's free.
  • Keeps It Simple: Stays concise, avoiding tech overload, true to your “clutter-free” vision and Reinforces the contrast with other apps’ complexity.

What It Does:

  • Adjust refresh rates, color depth, and HiDPI modes.
  • Override EDID and reset to macOS defaults.
  • Show detailed graphics info for all connected displays.
  • Reset to Defaults: “Wipe all display settings from any app and reset to macOS defaults”.
  • Ease of Selection: “Pick custom HiDPI resolutions with refresh rate and color depth, made easy for every option” emphasizes user-friendly choices.
    -Keep Mac Awake

📩 Support

  • If you find RetinaScale useful, consider giving it a star to make it more visible.
  • If you find my work useful, please consider Give me a Star and follow me on GitHub❤️

Got questions, issues, or ideas bout what we can impliment? Want to help RetinaScale grow? Here’s how to connect:

  • Reach Out:

  • Suggest Features or Report Issues:
    Have a feature idea or hit a snag? Join the conversation on GitHub!

    • ‼️ Issues: Head to GitHub Issues, click “New Issue,” and describe your problem or suggestion.
    • 💡 Chat: Share your thoughts there—I’ll respond and we’ll brainstorm together!

Donate

Love the app? Support its future (like getting a proper Apple Developer certificate!) with a small donation:

Your feedback and support mean the world—let’s make display magic together!

Credits

RetinaScale was crafted with passion by:

Abhishek Olkha
Developer & Enthusiast