XDR Brightness Boost for Mac — Up to 1600 nits
Native EDR brightness control for macOS with keyboard backlight control, display mode toggles, and multi-display support. Universal app for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
This is the official release, documentation, and issue-tracking repository for LumiMax. The application is proprietary; its source code is not published here.
Download · Mac App Store · Website
LumiMax uses Apple's native EDR (Extended Dynamic Range) overlay to extend display brightness while preserving color accuracy.
| Gamma adjustment | LumiMax | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Gamma table manipulation | Native EDR overlay |
| Color accuracy | Colors get distorted | Preserved |
| Max brightness | Limited | Full 1600 nits |
Push your MacBook Pro display up to 1600 nits — the true hardware maximum. Perfect for HDR content, bright outdoor environments, and sunlit offices.
Adjust keyboard backlight brightness with a convenient slider.
Quick toggles for Dark Mode, Night Shift, and True Tone right from the menu bar.
Control brightness for all connected displays including Pro Display XDR, LG UltraFine, Studio Display, and third-party monitors.
- F1/F2 — Brightness control with keyboard
- Shift+Option+F1/F2 — Fine-grained brightness adjustment
Auto-disable on battery or when charge drops below your set threshold. Timer-based auto-off also available.
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- MacBook Pro 14" / 16" (M1 Pro/Max and later) — Full XDR boost up to 1600 nits
- MacBook Pro 13" (M1/M2) — Optimized boost
- MacBook Air (M1 and later) — Up to +60% brightness boost
- Pro Display XDR, LG UltraFine, and other external displays
- Intel Macs — Universal binary with display-aware boost limits
- macOS 13.0+
- Apple silicon or Intel Mac
- XDR display recommended for full 1600 nit boost
| Website Version | App Store Version | |
|---|---|---|
| Download | Download DMG | Mac App Store |
| Auto Update | Sparkle (faster) | App Store |
| Free Trial | 3 days | 3 days |
| Features | Full access to all features | Full access to brightness boost |
brew tap Joowonoil/lumimax
brew install --cask lumimax- Download the latest DMG or install from the Mac App Store.
- Open the DMG and drag LumiMax to your Applications folder.
- Launch LumiMax — it lives in your menu bar.
One-time purchase. Yours forever. No subscription.
- ✓ Unlimited XDR boost
- ✓ Brightness key control (F1/F2)
- ✓ Keyboard backlight slider
- ✓ Display controls (Dark Mode / Night Shift / True Tone)
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Price | One-time purchase; current price shown at checkout |
| Free Trial | 3 days with full Pro features |
| Free Version | Basic brightness boost available without Pro |
| Updates | Free lifetime updates |
| Purchase | Website (Gumroad) or Mac App Store |
Buy Pro on Website · Buy Pro on App Store
Already purchased on the App Store? Your purchase is automatically recognized in the website version — just use "Restore Purchase" in the app.
LumiMax does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All settings are stored locally on your device. No analytics, no tracking, no telemetry.
LumiMax and the materials in this repository are proprietary. See LICENSE for details.
If you have any issues or feature requests, please open an issue or email us at ramterstudio@gmail.com.
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