RetinaDesk Tools
Free macOS tools for PPI, cable bandwidth, ports, and Apple Silicon display support.
Free - Free to use online tools (no payment required).
About RetinaDesk Tools
A set of six free, web-based calculators and checkers tailored to macOS monitor shoppers. Includes Apple Silicon external display support (M1–M6) with per‑port resolution/refresh limits, a PPI & Retina checker with HiDPI preview and live pixel grid, a cable bandwidth calculator for USB‑C/HDMI/DisplayPort/Thunderbolt, a Mac port inspector showing per‑port capabilities, dock bandwidth checks, and a monitor test for panel flaws. Data and gotchas sourced to Apple; optimized for Mac workflows.
Key Features
- External display support for Apple Silicon (M1–M6) with per‑port limits
- PPI & Retina checker with HiDPI scaling preview and live pixel grid
- Cable bandwidth calculator for USB‑C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt
- Mac Port Checker showing side, data speed, display and Thunderbolt behavior
- Monitor test to detect panel defects and evaluate display quality
Who is this for?
macOS users shopping for external monitors, reviewers, and anyone using Apple Silicon (M1–M6) who needs accurate display/cable/port compatibility info.
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