github waydabber/BetterDisplay v4.0.3
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pre-release6 days ago

About This Version

This pre-release provides compatibility with the latest macOS Tahoe 26 beta versions and contains various improvements and fixes.

Free upgrade for Pro users from v3.x to v4.x:
If you bought Pro for the v3.x app (any purchase after July 15, 2024), you get the v4.x upgrade for free. If you have a Pro license from v1.x or v2.x, we kindly ask you to purchase a new Pro license for v4.x after upgrading to support ongoing development. Any purchase (using any app version in case of an in-app purchase) is now considered a v4.x purchase. Newly purchased licenses activate any older app versions too.

The changelog below contains all changes from to the last v3.x stable version and includes all previous v4.x pre-release changes (see the version tags).

Enhancements

  • Added ability to associate natively controllable audio devices with displays for volume/mute control (#4498) 4.0.3
  • Added option to match display audio devices using Audio UID or partial name instead of exact name (#4573) 4.0.3
  • Lowered minimum allowed size for Picture-in-Picture via CLI and restore (#4562) 4.0.3
  • Unified syncing configuration across all externally induced change types (#4581) 4.0.3
  • Added volume syncing for natively controlled audio devices (#4582) 4.0.3
  • Introduced automatic transfer of display-specific settings when identifiers change (helps with imported settings) (#4584) 4.0.3
  • Added UI for settings export/import (#491) 4.0.3
  • Implemented Internet Access Policy (#4585) 4.0.3
  • Reduced app and installer size by optimizing assets (#4588) 4.0.3
  • Added option to block app interaction with auto brightness on Apple displays (#4589) 4.0.3
  • Added CLI option to customize the menu bar icon using an SF Symbol name (#4593) 4.0.3
  • Added experimental glass compositor filters to Image Adjustments on macOS Tahoe 26 (#4596) 4.0.3
  • Various minor compatibility updates for changes introduced in macOS Tahoe beta 3 4.0.2
  • Added option to show current brightness/volume percentage in the OSD, similar to the nits counter (Tahoe only) (#4488) 4.0.1
  • Enabled volume control via glass slider in the OSD for devices with native support (#4528) 4.0.1
  • Re-enabled Image Adjustments and Auto Brightness on Tahoe (Apple fixed the related beta bug) (#446) 4.0.1
  • CLI support for connecting/disconnecting a virtual screen no longer requires Pro (#4515) 4.0.1
  • Adjusted default dimming switchover point to 25% (from 20%) on built-in displays without upscaling (#4522) 4.0.1
  • Various minor compatibility updates for changes introduced in macOS Tahoe beta 2 4.0.1
  • Added a context menu with basic actions to items under Color Profile in the menu (#4408) 4.0.0
  • Added an option to reconnect all virtual screens if one is disconnected, working around virtual screen stream/PIP mix-ups (#4405) 4.0.0
  • Added quick-remove options for all factory display profiles under the Color Profile menu (#4410) 4.0.0
  • Updated classic detached modal alerts to inline ones for app menu actions (#4412) 4.0.0
  • The app menu now loses colors when it's not the key window (#4432) 4.0.0
  • The app icon appears as a dark variant in Settings/About when dark mode is enabled (#4439) 4.0.0
  • Added option to hide the "Set Up (accessibility) Permissions" button (#4325) 4.0.0
  • The previously active app regains focus after closing the app menu with ESC or clicking the menubar icon (#4447) 4.0.0
  • Added support for notchless resolution switching on the MacBook resolution slider (#4460) 4.0.0
  • Added an option to show the Dock icon whenever any app window (like PIP or the video filter window) is open (#4471) 4.0.0
  • Introduced a proper SF Symbol picker anywhere a custom icon can be selected (#4477) 4.0.0
  • Improved mute/unmute controls for certain edge cases (#4478) 4.0.0
  • Smoothed out settings pane transitions to avoid brief flashes when changing from translucent to non-translucent backgrounds (#4482) 4.0.0
  • Tweaked default animations to give the app a snappier feel (#4484) 4.0.0
  • Added max source width, height, and bandwidth data for connection-level display mode options on M4 (#4490) 4.0.0
  • Enabled white menu icon backgrounds by default on macOS Tahoe (#4496) 4.0.0
  • Added keyboard and OSD support for audio devices with native volume and mute controls, for better consistency (#2314) 4.0.0
  • Added option to show the Glass style OSD on older macOS versions (#4500) 4.0.0
  • Improved "DDC Volume Control Affects" settings for new capabilities (#4501) 4.0.0
  • Updated the look and feel of the app for macOS Tahoe 26 to better match the new UI style (#4425) 4.0.0
  • Reworked app sliders to match the Liquid Glass style on macOS Tahoe 26 (#4428) 4.0.0
  • Updated glass-compatible app icon for macOS Tahoe 26 (#4435) 4.0.0
  • Menu bar icon background now changes when OSD is shown, matching Control Center behavior in macOS Tahoe 26 (#4457) 4.0.0
  • Handled various layout, sizing, and rendering changes for macOS Tahoe 26 (#4486) 4.0.0
  • Reworked OSD for macOS Tahoe 26 (#4423) 4.0.0
  • Added mouse control for OSD on macOS Tahoe 26 (#4455) 4.0.0
  • Added options to change OSD location and size on macOS Tahoe 26 (#4491) 4.0.0
  • Added option to switch the glass OSD style between adaptive and system appearance on macOS Tahoe 26 (#4492) 4.0.0
  • Added option to show OSD on the affected display instead of just the main display in macOS Tahoe 26 (#4495) 4.0.0

Fixed

  • Fixed app menu bar icon repositioning itself to first item after mode change (#4597) 4.0.3
  • The "Enable hardware brightness control" toggle is off and disabled for no good reason (#4560) 4.0.2
  • Displaced nits counter on Apple XDR when using glass-style OSD on Sequoia and earlier (v4.0.0 bug) (#4514) 4.0.1
  • Displaced nits counter on Apple XDR when using glass-style OSD on Sequoia and earlier (v4.0.0 bug) (#4514) 4.0.1
  • Incorrect menu positioning after aspect ratio change (#4516) 4.0.1
  • Text wrapping issue in custom scaled resolutions status message (#4517) 4.0.1
  • "Switch to native mode" setting incorrectly affected Self-Stream + Video Filter mode (#4519) 4.0.1
  • App menu mispositioned when opened via CLI with hidden menu bar (#4541) 4.0.1
  • Misaligned app menu item headers on Ventura and Sonoma (v4.0.0 bug) (#4511) 4.0.1
  • Broken scrolling in Automatic Settings / display group panes (v4.0.0 bug) (#4518) 4.0.1
  • Fixed software brightness upscaling flickers or brief dropouts every 10–15 seconds with fullscreen windows (#4458) 4.0.0
  • Resolved feedback sound playing when changing volume with option-shift, even if "Play feedback when volume is changed" is off (#4411) 4.0.0
  • Fixed Configuration Protection failing in PBP mode on certain LG monitors (#4403) 4.0.0
  • Fixed app menu position issues after using "Set as Main Display" (#4416) 4.0.0
  • Stopped some keyboard shortcuts from showing an incorrect "dark mode" icon as OSD (#4442) 4.0.0
  • Prevented window focus shifts that caused Stage Manager to flicker when opening Settings from the app menu or switching settings panes programmatically (#4449) 4.0.0
  • Fixed some app menu items not clearly indicating the current selection when menu icons are hidden (#4450) 4.0.0
  • Restored overlay dimming effectiveness on fullscreen windows in certain cases (#4472) 4.0.0
  • Made Paddle product/trial overview sheet buttons responsive again (#4489) 4.0.0
  • Fixed the Tools menu header not merging when both "Show button bar at the top" and "Make Tools menu collapsible" are enabled (#4487) 4.0.0
  • Fixed Auto Brightness incompatibility with BetterDisplay brightness controls on macOS Tahoe 26 (#4421) 4.0.0
  • Fixed Settings window outline sticking around in Mission Control after closing, on macOS Tahoe 26 (#4430) 4.0.0
  • Fixed classic (non-expanding) submenu rendering glitches with animated main menu content on macOS Tahoe 26 (#4461) 4.0.0
  • Image Adjustments and software brightness upscaling now work correctly when Auto Brightness is enabled—app will auto-disable Auto Brightness when needed (note: this is likely a macOS beta bug) (#4466) 4.0.0

Included Localizations

This version includes the following localizations which are considered complete (90%+ completion):

Additionally, this pre-release version includes various incomplete localizations.

Help improve BetterDisplay localization, correct mistranslations, or assist in adding new languages!

Special thanks to all contributors!

Developed by @waydabber. For previous release notes, visit the GitHub Releases page.

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