desktop_mac Instantly See How Your Displays Are Really Performing
Ever bought an expensive 4K monitor, only to find the text looks blurry? Or have a 120Hz ProMotion display that feels sluggish?
That happened to me-and the culprit was a hidden setting that had my display running at a lower resolution and refresh rate. The hardware was capable, but the software wasn't configured correctly.
I built Display Connection Information to save myself from this frustration-and now it can save you too.
build What It Does
Display Connection Information is a lightweight, privacy-respecting Mac menu bar app that gives you real-time details about your displays:
straighten True Resolution & Refresh Rate
Instantly see the actual resolution and the current refresh rate (including ProMotion) of all connected monitors.
palette Professional Color Depth
Verify if your display is running in standard 8-bit or higher-quality 10-bit color, essential for accurate creative work.
auto_awesome HDR and Retina Status
Check if your display is HDR-capable and confirm that it's running in high-resolution Retina (HiDPI) mode with the correct scaling factor.
visibility Live Stats, No Digging
Just glance at the menu bar-no more digging through System Settings to find the information you need.
ads_click Why You'll Want This
- Troubleshoot external monitors that don't look right
- Verify you're getting the refresh rate and color depth you paid for
- Confirm your settings for professional photo and video editing
- Works great for devs, IT, content creators, and hardware enthusiasts
- Instantly spot configuration issues before they become problems
check_circle Requirements
- macOS 13.0 or later
- Apple Silicon and Intel supported
- Built in Swift with native system APIs
- Privacy-respecting: No data collection or external servers
rocket_launch Available Now
Display Connection Information is available on the Mac App Store. No subscriptions. Just simple, powerful insight into your Mac's displays.
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