Crisp

Crisp is a free, open-source macOS utility that provides advanced control over external monitors from the menu bar. It enables HiDPI scaling to produce sharper text and more comfortable interface sizes on displays. Users can adjust hardware brightness and speaker volume through DDC communication with compatible monitors. Software dimming provides additional brightness control when hardware adjustments are unavailable. Its Extra Brightness feature uses available HDR headroom on supported displays to exceed standard brightness levels. Custom presets save resolution, brightness, display arrangement, HDR settings, and other preferences. The application also supports virtual displays, monitor input switching, and screen arrangement management. Apple Shortcuts integration enables automated display configurations for different working environments.