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.
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. The fullscreen NSWindow overlay is used. To try the window demo check out this branch.
Screen captured on maximum system brightness with Apple XDR (P3-1600 nits) display preset.
Supported devices: Apple MacBook Pro with 14 or 16 inches and Apple Pro Display XDR.
- Mission Control & Spaces
- HDR brightness disabled during switching between Spaces.
- White screen can appear on desktop or Spaces previews (thumbnails).
If you're interested in learning more about the technologies used in this app, check out these articles and videos:
- Generating an Animation with a Core Image Render Destination
- WWDC 2022 Session 10114: Display EDR content with Core Image, Metal, and SwiftUI
- WWDC 2022 Session 10113: Explore EDR on iOS
- Funky Overlay Window: Floating NSWindow using Obj-C
If you're looking for alternative applications that provide similar functionality, you might want to check out: