{"id":161,"date":"2025-12-03T14:08:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/?p=161"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:50:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:50:55","slug":"how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check or Change MacBook Screen Resolution (Complete Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1168\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-change-screen-resolution-MAC.jpg\" alt=\"how to change screen resolution MAC\" class=\"wp-image-169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-change-screen-resolution-MAC.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-change-screen-resolution-MAC-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1168px) 100vw, 1168px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">how to change screen resolution MAC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your MacBook\u2019s screen resolution directly influences how sharp, clear, and detailed visuals appear. From text readability to color accuracy and workspace efficiency, the right resolution plays a crucial role in your overall user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide provides a complete walkthrough\u2014covering how to view your current resolution, how macOS scaling works and the safest ways to adjust your display settings for optimal performance and clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#What_Is_Screen_Resolution_on_Mac\" >What Is Screen Resolution on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#How_to_Check_Your_Screen_Resolution_on_Mac_OS\" >How to Check Your Screen Resolution on Mac OS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#Method_1_Check_Resolution_from_System_Settings_macOS_Ventura_Sonoma\" >Method 1: Check Resolution from System Settings (macOS Ventura &amp; Sonoma)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#Method_2_Using_About_This_Mac\" >Method 2: Using About This Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#How_to_Change_Your_MacBook_Screen_Resolution\" >How to Change Your MacBook Screen Resolution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#Method_1_Change_Resolution_from_System_Settings_macOS_Ventura_Sonoma\" >Method 1: Change Resolution from System Settings (macOS Ventura &amp; Sonoma)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#Method_2_Show_All_Possible_Resolutions\" >Method 2: Show All Possible Resolutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#How_to_Change_Screen_Resolution_on_Older_macOS_Versions_Big_Sur_Monterey\" >How to Change Screen Resolution on Older macOS Versions (Big Sur \/ Monterey)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#Best_Resolution_Settings_for_MacBook_Recommended\" >Best Resolution Settings for MacBook (Recommended)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#Troubleshooting_MacBook_Resolution_Issues\" >Troubleshooting MacBook Resolution Issues<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#1_Reset_NVRAM\" >1. Reset NVRAM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#2_Check_Display_Cable_External_Monitors\" >2. Check Display Cable (External Monitors)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#3_Update_macOS\" >3. Update macOS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/how-to-check-or-change-macbook-screen-resolution\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Screen_Resolution_on_Mac\"><\/span>What Is Screen Resolution on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screen resolution refers to the number of pixels shown on your MacBook display, expressed as width \u00d7 height (e.g., <em>2560 \u00d7 1600<\/em>).<br>MacBooks use high-density Retina displays which provide much sharper visuals than standard screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common MacBook resolutions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2560 \u00d7 1600<\/strong> \u2014 MacBook Pro 13\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3024 \u00d7 1964<\/strong> \u2014 MacBook Pro 14\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3456 \u00d7 2234<\/strong> \u2014 MacBook Pro 16\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2560 \u00d7 1664<\/strong> \u2014 MacBook Air (M2\/M3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Your_Screen_Resolution_on_Mac_OS\"><\/span>How to Check Your Screen Resolution on Mac OS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Check_Resolution_from_System_Settings_macOS_Ventura_Sonoma\"><\/span>Method 1: Check Resolution from System Settings (macOS Ventura &amp; Sonoma)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the Apple Menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>System Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Displays<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Resolution<\/strong>, your current display resolution will appear<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Using_About_This_Mac\"><\/span>Method 2: Using About This Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Apple Menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>About This Mac<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>More Info<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Displays<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section shows your screen resolution and display specifications. You can also check your display resolution in a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatismyscreenresolution.info\">free website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Your_MacBook_Screen_Resolution\"><\/span>How to Change Your MacBook Screen Resolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Change_Resolution_from_System_Settings_macOS_Ventura_Sonoma\"><\/span>Method 1: Change Resolution from System Settings (macOS Ventura &amp; Sonoma)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"894\" src=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Display-Settings-MAC.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Display-Settings-MAC.png 1280w, https:\/\/whatismyscreenresolution.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Display-Settings-MAC-768x536.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>System Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Displays<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Resolution<\/strong>, choose one of the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Default<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More Space<\/strong> (smaller text, more workspace)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Larger Text<\/strong> (bigger icons and text)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click to apply the new scaling option<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">macOS automatically adjusts the optimal Retina scaling to avoid pixelation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Show_All_Possible_Resolutions\"><\/span>Method 2: Show All Possible Resolutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For full control:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>System Settings \u2192 Displays<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the <strong>Option key<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Scaled<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A complete list of resolutions will appear (e.g., 1600 \u00d7 1000, 2048 \u00d7 1280)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method is useful for designers or developers needing precise scaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Screen_Resolution_on_Older_macOS_Versions_Big_Sur_Monterey\"><\/span>How to Change Screen Resolution on Older macOS Versions (Big Sur \/ Monterey)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>System Preferences<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Displays<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Scaled<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick a resolution or scaling option<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interface is similar but slightly different in layout of Older macOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Resolution_Settings_for_MacBook_Recommended\"><\/span>Best Resolution Settings for MacBook (Recommended)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple recommends using the <strong>Default for Display<\/strong> option for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect Retina sharpness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accurate colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimal strain on eyes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For productivity, more space gives you additional working area which is great for coding, editing or multitasking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_MacBook_Resolution_Issues\"><\/span>Troubleshooting MacBook Resolution Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reset_NVRAM\"><\/span>1. Reset NVRAM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shut down your Mac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn it on and immediately hold:<br><strong>Option + Command + P + R<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release after 20 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will reset display configurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_Display_Cable_External_Monitors\"><\/span>2. Check Display Cable (External Monitors)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bad HDMI\/USB-C cables may limit available resolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USB-C \u2192 HDMI 2.0 (for 4K 60Hz)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USB-C \u2192 DisplayPort (best for high resolution)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Update_macOS\"><\/span>3. Update macOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New updates often fix resolution bugs or driver issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764770143207\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I make everything smaller on my Mac?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Use <strong>Displays \u2192 More Space<\/strong> to increase workspace and reduce UI size.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764770430651\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is my resolution limited on an external display in MAC?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Low-quality cables or adapters often reduce available resolutions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764770453536\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does changing resolution affect performance?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, using <strong>More Space<\/strong> may slightly increase GPU usage but it\u2019s usually minimal.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764770488812\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I find my MacBook screen resolution?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Go to System Settings \u2192 Displays, where your current resolution is listed.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Checking and changing your MacBook screen resolution is simple and helps optimize clarity, performance, and workspace. 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