TotalXDR
All the light your display has.
Free 15-day trial · macOS 13 or later · 12 languages
Up to 2000 nits. Everywhere.
macOS saves most of your display’s brightness for HDR video. TotalXDR unlocks it for your whole desktop — documents, photos, code, everything.
Sustained, full screen on MacBook Pro and Pro Display XDR
Peak on MacBook Pro and Pro Display XDR
Peak on Studio Display XDR
Outdoor. Night. One click.
Every display gets its own slider in the menu bar. Or skip the sliders and switch modes in one click.
Outdoor
Sends every XDR display to its maximum, so you can work in direct sunlight.
Night
Dims any display below its lowest system setting — XDR or not.
Per display
Each screen keeps its own level. Double-click a value to reset to 1×.
Bright when it helps. Not when it doesn’t.
Set it up once, and TotalXDR decides when to boost.
Battery
Pause below a battery level you choose, or whenever Low Power Mode is on.
Ambient light
Boost only when the room is brighter than a level you pick, from overcast to direct sun.
Schedule
Limit boost to the hours you actually need it.
Color-critical apps stay accurate.
Turn boost off, or lock a fixed level, whenever Photoshop, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve is in front. Switch away and your brightness comes right back.
At your fingertips.
Record global shortcuts to raise or lower brightness and toggle each mode. On macOS 13 and later, the same actions are available in the Shortcuts app.
Thoughtful details.
Thermal protection
Eases off automatically when your Mac runs hot.
Idle pause
Returns to normal brightness when you step away.
Full-screen video
Keep the boost or pause it while a video plays full screen.
Touch ID & passwords
Steps aside while system authentication dialogs are open.
Brightness HUD
An optional on-screen indicator, just like the system one.
Power readout
See live system power in the menu, so the cost is never a surprise.
Guided setup
A welcome guide checks your displays on first launch and shows what each can do.
Universal
Native on Apple silicon and Intel. Tiny, fast, written in Swift.
Private
No account, no third-party analytics. Works offline once activated.
Made for XDR displays.
XDR brightness
Go beyond the standard brightness limit.
- MacBook Pro 14″ and 16″ with Apple silicon
- Studio Display XDR
- Pro Display XDR
Night dimming
Dim below the lowest system setting.
- All XDR displays above
- Studio Display, iMac and MacBook Air
- Any other display
Questions? Answers.
Can I try before buying?
Yes. Download TotalXDR and use every feature free for 15 days. No account or payment details needed.
Which Macs and displays are supported?
Full XDR brightness works on MacBook Pro 14″ and 16″ with Apple silicon (M1 Pro and later), Studio Display XDR and Pro Display XDR. Night mode dimming works on any display.
Which languages is TotalXDR available in?
TotalXDR is available in 12 languages: English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, Português (Brasil), Nederlands, Русский, 日本語, 한국어, 简体中文 and 繁體中文. It follows your Mac’s language, or you can choose one in Settings → General → Language.
Does it work with Studio Display?
Studio Display XDR gets the full XDR boost, up to 2000 nits. The original Studio Display (2022) has no HDR backlight, so it can’t go brighter — but Night mode can still dim it below its minimum.
Can I use an Intel Mac with Pro Display XDR?
Yes. Any Mac running macOS 13 or later works with Pro Display XDR.
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Free 15-day trial · macOS 13 or later · 12 languages