SwitchResx for Mac

Instant display resolution control for macOS

SwitchResX lets you change screen resolutions immediately on your Mac. It’s useful when you plug into a different monitor, move between displays of varying sizes, or want to try a resolution that best suits your workflow.

Main capabilities

• Quick access to a broad set of built-in resolution choices via a menu-bar dropdown, so switching takes just a click.
• Create and save custom resolution profiles for specific situations, including storing window and icon placements for each setup.
• Tie specific monitor configurations to events, though configuring those links can be fiddly without automation.
• AppleScript support is available for automating complex workflows if you’re comfortable with scripting.
• A restore option in the menu makes it simple to revert to the previous setup if something doesn’t look right.
• Despite a learning curve, the app is a powerful way to pick any resolution and fine-tune your display settings.

Suggested substitute

If you’re looking for an alternative, consider MindNode (Free) as another recommended option.

Update highlights

• Now properly supports extremely high color depths (handles trillions of colors accurately).
• Restored the ability to save icon and window layouts on macOS Leopard.
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a crash while saving window and icon arrangements.
• Resolved a crash that could occur when opening the Display Set configuration panel.
• Added an option so users can choose to drop monitor brightness to zero when a display is deactivated.
• Improved support for virtual displays when the Mac boots without a connected monitor or runs in ARD curtain mode.
• Better handling of displays that are present in a Display Set but not physically attached, preventing configuration errors.