Vivid

Download & Activation

Download Vivid from https://www.getvivid.app/ Open the app and enter your license key to activate. Requires macOS 13.5 or later, and a MacBook Pro (M1 or newer) or a Mac with an Apple XDR display. Does not support the MacBook Air or Studio Display.

Who Should Use Vivid?

• MacBook Pro and Pro Display XDR usersBest for users with supported XDR setups who regularly need brighter, clearer screen output.
• Mobile professionals and presentersStrong fit for people working in daylight or client-facing scenarios where display legibility and punch matter.
• Specialist operators in mixed workflowsUseful for power users who combine Vivid with adjacent tools and need dependable behavior across changing project contexts.

Features

• XDR brightness expansion on supported MacsUnlock stronger display brightness behavior on supported MacBook Pro and Pro Display XDR configurations.
• Quick toggle with familiar brightness keysIncrease or reduce boosted brightness quickly with minimal workflow interruption in bright work environments.
• Free trial mode and one-time purchase optionsValidate fit with split-screen trial mode, then upgrade with single, team, or company license plans.
• Auto mode for changing ambient conditionsAdapt brightness behavior for daytime and nighttime contexts so display visibility stays usable without constant manual tweaking.

Problems This App Solves

• Fix low visibility in bright conditionsUse Vivid when standard SDR brightness is not enough for outdoor, window-side, or high-glare work.
• Increase display impact for visual workflowsGain more luminance headroom for previews, demonstrations, and creative review on supported XDR hardware.
• Compare boosted and normal brightnessUse split-screen brightness behavior to judge whether boosted XDR output helps before switching your whole display into high-brightness mode.