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Crisp is a free, open-source macOS utility that provides advanced control over external monitors from the menu bar. It enables HiDPI scaling to produce sharper text and more comfortable interface sizes on displays. Users can adjust hardware brightness and speaker volume through DDC communication with compatible monitors. Software dimming provides additional brightness control when hardware adjustments are unavailable. Its Extra Brightness feature uses available HDR headroom on supported displays to exceed standard brightness levels. Custom presets save resolution, brightness, display arrangement, HDR settings, and other preferences. The application also supports virtual displays, monitor input switching, and screen arrangement management. Apple Shortcuts integration enables automated display configurations for different working environments.
Features
- High-resolution HiDPI scaling with adjustable interface sizes for external monitors
- DDC hardware brightness and speaker volume control with keyboard shortcut support
- Software dimming and Extra Brightness controls for compatible HDR displays
- Custom display presets for resolution, arrangement, brightness, and color settings
- Virtual monitor creation with display arrangement and input source switching
- Apple Shortcuts automation with HDR controls, color adjustments, and display management
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