This article will show you How To Enable HiDPI Mode on Mac. It looks like Apple has turned its ideas into something real. The HiDPI Mode in macOS is amazing, and it works well with their patented Retina screens. Now, things are just getting better and better. Also, when you turn on the HiDPI mode, the pixels go up to 4 times the size of the normal density.
The HiDPI modes in Mac OS double the resolution of many on-screen elements, which makes them look sharper on very high resolution screens. This is similar to how the iPhone’s UI elements handle the retina screen. At the time, these aren’t very useful because no Mac screen has a “retina” resolution, and using HiDPI basically just loads twice as many sprites.
But most Mac users still don’t know about this feature, and some don’t even know how to turn it on. On the other hand, text can be seen in HiDPI mode that is sharper, clearer, and brighter than normal. So, if you think this is interesting, let’s get going. If you want to know more information about this Visit Official Apple Support site.
How To Enable HiDPI Mode on Mac
HiDPI mode used to be a choice in Xcode’s Quartz Debug tool, but since Mavericks, it can be accessed through a Terminal command. Check out this article on OS X Daily for directions on how to turn on HiDPI mode in OS if you are using Mountain new version.
- Fire up a new Terminal window and then copy and paste the following command:
$ sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.windowserver.plist DisplayResolutionEnabled -bool true
- Then press Return to execute the command and, because this is a “sudo” command, enter your admin password when prompted.
- Next, reboot your Mac and, upon logging back in, head to System Preferences and click on Displays.
- Then you’ll see the familiar preference window where you can set your resolution and refresh rate.
- Most users will likely have the “Default for Display” option checked, which is typically your display’s native resolution.
- Click Scaled to reveal additional resolutions and you’ll see one or more options at the bottom of the list with “(HiDPI)” appended to their resolutions. Click on one of the HiDPI modes to enable it on your desired display.
What is HiDPI Mode?
HiDPI (High Dots Per Inch) or “Retina” screens have a high resolution packed into a small size, making for a much higher density of pixels than usual. They were first used in phones and tablets, but are now being used more and more in high-end laptops and monitors, especially ones with a 4K display. Compared to normal displays, HiDPI shows pixels at twice the normal horizontal and vertical resolution, which gives a 400% increase in density overall. For this extra density to be useful without resorting to upscaling, the program needs to support it directly.
HiDPI displays are becoming more and more common on computers. Apple’s recent MacBook, MacBook Pro, and some iMac models have them Microsoft’s Surface, Surface Book, and fancy new Surface Studio have them; Dell, Lenovo, HP, and others offer them as options on laptops; LG, Dell, and Philips make HIDPI desktop displays; and System76, where I work, just announced that their flagship Oryx Pro and insanely powerful Bonobo