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Bright XDR

BrightXDR is a proof-of-concept implementation that demonstrates how to upscale display content to XDR/HDR extra brightness on macOS. This is a demo showing one of possible implementations. The display is brighter compared to Vivid.

The main idea behind this project is to provide an open source and free-to-use alternative to existing apps that offer similar functionality for a price of up to €20. I believe that everyone should have access to powerful tools that enhance their display experience, regardless of their budget.

About

The app uses MetalKit to overlay the CIImage with a transparent color in EDR color space over the display windows while applying color blending filter.

Preview

Screen captured on maximum system brightness with Apple XDR (P3-1600 nits) display preset.

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Requirements

Supported devices: Apple MacBook Pro with 14 or 16 inches and Apple Pro Display XDR.

Limitations

Literature

If you're interested in learning more about the technologies used in this app, check out these articles and videos:

Alternatives

If you're looking for alternative applications that provide similar functionality, you might want to check out: