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How to set Desktop Scaling to monitor(s) on macOS High Sierra+
How to scale your monitor resolution more than the native 1080p.
2 min readNov 14, 2021
Environment
macOS High Sierra+ / Mojave / BigSur
Issue
You would like to easily set Mac Retina display(s) to higher unsupported resolutions.
Resolution
- Free — RDM
- Shareware $14 — SwitchResX
Root Cause
macOS X only natively supports HiDPI modes on monitors with the most common Aspect Ratios.
More details — Guide: Fixing External Monitor Scaling and ‘Fuzziness’ Issues with MBP and OSX