HDR and XDR Set up HDR and XDR brightness, troubleshoot upscaling and understand reference presets. Explore subtopics Separate articles that explore this topic in more detail. How can I prevent brief brightness dips during direct XDR upscaling?For a compatible built-in XDR display using direct brightness control, keep Force EDR mode during direct brightness control enabled. What can I try if brightness upscaling stops increasing brightness?Check which brightness-control method is active. How can I keep HDR enabled after reconnecting or restarting?Enable HDR on the display, then turn on App Menu > [display] > Configuration Protection > HDR Status. How do I enable HDR on a virtual screen?Open Settings > Displays > [virtual screen] and enable Enable HDR support. Can BetterDisplay change the image while an XDR reference preset is selected?Yes. How can I turn off direct XDR upscaling after my trial expires?Choose an ordinary preset from Apple Display Preset in the built-in display’s menu. What should I check if HDR brightness upscaling flickers while scrolling?Compare the display with variable refresh rate disabled. Can an EDID override or virtual screen add Apple reference presets to another monitor?No. Can I dim ordinary desktop content while keeping an external display in HDR mode?Yes, where macOS provides brightness adjustment for an external display in HDR mode, you can lower the SDR brightness using Control Center. Why do HDR highlights look blown out while BetterDisplay is running?Check the display's saved Image Adjustments, especially gain and other color effects. Can I reduce system load when I rarely use software XDR upscaling?Yes.