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Mac Virtual Display
Device-matched HiDPI displays for accessing your Mac remotely—at home or away.
Free · Signed & notarized · macOS 14+ · Apple silicon
PRIMARY USERemote Mac access
Connect on your local network or securely from outside.
DISPLAY MODEExtended desktop
macOS recognizes it as an independent additional display.
FOLD WORKFLOWSidecar-like second screen
Stream a dedicated Mac workspace to the Fold without Apple Sidecar.
EIGHT INCLUDED PROFILES
Choose the workspace that matches your device
Every included profile uses crisp 2× HiDPI scaling at 120 Hz.
DEVICE PROFILES
A workspace that fits the device
Avoid letterboxing and awkward scaling by letting the Mac render an extended display matched to the remote client.
FOLD PROFILE
Galaxy Z Fold8
Native2448 × 1848
HiDPI1224 × 924
Refresh120 Hz
IPAD PROFILE
iPad Pro 11-inch
Native2420 × 1668
HiDPI1210 × 834
Refresh120 Hz
RUNNING ON FOLD
Tested on the physical device
The Fold profile running as a full macOS workspace, viewed from multiple angles.
THE APP
Display control, right from the menu bar
Choose the client profile, create the display, coordinate Sunshine, and check Tailscale without opening System Settings.
- Fold and iPad profiles stay separate
- One-click display activation and safe restore
- Optional Sunshine coordination
- Read-only Tailscale connection status
WORKS WITH
Bring the streaming client you prefer
Mac Virtual Display manages the device-matched display on your Mac. These companion apps handle streaming and remote networking.
Creates the HiDPI workspace and safely restores your display layout.
Captures and streams the managed display when integration is enabled.
Use Artemis on Android and Galaxy Fold, or Moonlight on iPad.
Optional at home and recommended when connecting from outside.
For a steadier stream: connect the host Mac by Ethernet whenever possible.
INSTALL & CONNECT
Everything needed for the first connection
Install the companion apps on each device, then pair Sunshine once. Tailscale is optional at home and recommended when connecting from outside.
Host apps
Sunshine needs Screen Recording and input permissions in macOS.
Fold apps
Use the stable nonRoot game APK on a normal, non-rooted Galaxy device.
iPad apps
Choose the iPad profile in Mac Virtual Display when connecting with Moonlight.
Open Sunshine, grant the requested macOS permissions, then create the Web UI account at https://localhost:47990.
For remote access, sign in to the same Tailscale network on both devices and copy the Mac's 100.x.x.x address. Local-only use can use the Mac's local IP.
Select the profile that matches your device, enable Sunshine integration, and click Turn On before opening the stream.
Use Add PC manually in Artemis or Moonlight, enter the Mac IP only, then submit the four-digit client PIN in Sunshine's PIN page.
Open Desktop. On Fold, use 2448 × 1848, 120 FPS, HEVC, Fit, 65 Mbps, and leave Use Virtual Display off.
BUILT FOR REMOTE MAC
Everything needed for the display side
The streaming client stays your choice. Mac Virtual Display manages the host display and restores it safely.
Native HiDPI
Crisp macOS workspaces with device-matched resolution and aspect ratio.
Safe restore
Saves the existing display arrangement and restores it when the managed display turns off.
Sunshine integration
Optionally coordinates Sunshine startup, output selection, restoration, and shutdown.
Tailscale status
Shows connection state without controlling the VPN account or lifecycle.
Clamshell ready
Turn on the virtual display before switching off the physical monitor.
Menu bar control
Choose a profile and activate the display without opening System Settings.
THE WORKFLOW
Connect in four steps
1
Choose
Select the Fold or iPad profile.
2
Turn on
Create the managed HiDPI display.
3
Stream
Use Sunshine with Artemis or Moonlight if desired.
4
Restore
Turn off the managed display to restore the layout.
COMPATIBILITY
Requirements
Mac Virtual Display is a direct-distribution app for Apple silicon Macs.
- macOS 14.0 or later
- Apple silicon Mac
- Sunshine is optional and used only for compatible streaming clients
- Tailscale is optional for local access and recommended for remote access outside the home network
- No analytics, tracking, or telemetry