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PiXel Check
PiXel Check
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PiXel Check free download for Mac

PiXel Check

Version 1.3

Check for bad pixels on LCD displays.

4.4
Based on 8 user ratesRead reviews & comments

PiXel Check overview

PiXel Check is an application that assists you in visually inspecting your LCD for bad or "dead" pixels

The concept is simple - select a test color, and PiXel Check will put up a screen to allow you to check the specific pixels

"Red" activates all red piXels, "Blue" activates all blue pixels, and "Green" activates all of the green piXels. The "Black" and "White" tests activate or deactivate all red, green, and blue pixels respectively

The reason that red, green, and blue are the colors that are checked for is because each pixel on an LCD is actually made up of 3 separate transistors - red, green, and blue. When all of the transistors are turned on, you see black, and when all of them are turned off, you see white - the reason why there are also black and white check modes

What’s new in version 1.3

Updated on Jul 20 2012

Version 1.3:
  • Support for Intel Macs (thanks to Dustin Bruzenak for his help!)
  • Support for Gatekeeper and OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
  • PiXel Check now requires OS X 10.7 Lion or later

Information

License

Free

Size

484 KB

Downloads

181944

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Mac OS X 10.7 or later
  • 64-bit processor
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gerltrobin
gerltrobin
Dec 27 2019
1.3
1.0
Dec 27 2019
1.0
Version: 1.3
kann man nicht downloaden
jkesler
jkesler
May 24 2016
1.3
5.0
May 24 2016
5.0
Version: 1.3
Works well. Does what is says :)
Libertyforall1776
Libertyforall1776
Mar 29 2014
1.3
0.0
Mar 29 2014
0.0
Version: 1.3
The app does not extend to the complete borders when using the AirPlay Display to an Apple TV and needs to be updated to effectively test an HDTV!
afm369
afm369
Mar 12 2013
1.3
4.5
Mar 12 2013
4.5
Version: 1.3
Works great on iMac 510! Thank you.
Harv
Harv
Jul 20 2012
1.3
4.5
Jul 20 2012
4.5
Version: 1.3
Works great on my Intel iMac. Performs as advertised with no known downside. It doesn't do much, but what it does, it does well, very well, And, Rosetta is no longer required. Many thanks to all those who brought this to pass. Bravo!
Choyboy
Choyboy
Jun 2 2009
1.2
5.0
Jun 2 2009
5.0
Version: 1.2
Excellent little program, cycles through all the primary colours plus black and white. All you need to test your LCD for bright dots or dead pixels (many LCD manufacturers have 30 day zero bright dot policies) Also free which is what you want for something you may only test once every few years. Would be nice if this was ported to intel though. Takes a while to launch on startup.
Thomas-Boelskifte
Thomas-Boelskifte
Apr 25 2007
1.2
0.0
Apr 25 2007
0.0
Version: 1.2
Excellent tool, and don't get thrown off by the fact, that it hasn't been updated in four years. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? Does what it should, and does it very, very well!
rh3a
rh3a
Jan 7 2007
1.2
0.0
Jan 7 2007
0.0
Version: 1.2
Great, thank you.
Guest
Guest
May 20 2005
1.2
5.0
May 20 2005
5.0
Version: 1.2
Great, simple utility that does great for its purpose.
Guest
Guest
May 6 2005
1.2
0.0
May 6 2005
0.0
Version: 1.2
I happened on this utility via a review of something else in ars tecnica. Pixel check is great: fun to use and useful. And, a technoDolt like me can do it. Superb. Thank you. Joseph A. Stirt, M.D. http://www.bookofjoe.com 'world's only blogging anesthesiologist'
Guest
Guest
Nov 25 2004
1.2
5.0
Nov 25 2004
5.0
Version: 1.2
Mac OS 10.3.4 on a 20 in fp iMac had no trouble using this test. It does the job great. Thanks. May we all remember the Columbia and her brave crew.
Guest
Guest
Sep 7 2004
1.2
5.0
Sep 7 2004
5.0
Version: 1.2
Sounds great - but what do you do if you find dead pixels? Does it cure them? What's point of the application?
Guest
Guest
Oct 8 2003
1.2
0.0
Oct 8 2003
0.0
Version: 1.2
I checked my iMac monitor out of curiosity, great little utility. Good news for me, all is well! Thanks!
Guest
Guest
Oct 8 2003
1.2
5.0
Oct 8 2003
5.0
Version: 1.2
I downloaded this following an Ars Technica review, curious to see if there were any dead pixels I didn't know about. I've yet to run it but ... ... I'm a space buff, and I wholeheartedly approve of the dedication for this software.
Guest
Guest
May 4 2003
1.2
5.0
May 4 2003
5.0
Version: 1.2
Simple and easy to use, great little utility. (os 10.2.5,17 inch Imac) And by the way, I have a dead pixel and my mac is only 6 months old, DOH!!! Lucky for me I bought CompUSA's warrenty for my moniter.
gerltrobin
gerltrobin
Dec 27 2019
1.0
Dec 27 2019
1.0
Version: null
jkesler
jkesler
May 24 2016
5.0
May 24 2016
5.0
Version: null
afm369
afm369
Mar 12 2013
4.5
Mar 12 2013
4.5
Version: null
Harv
Harv
Jul 20 2012
4.5
Jul 20 2012
4.5
Version: null
Choyboy
Choyboy
Jun 2 2009
5.0
Jun 2 2009
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
May 20 2005
5.0
May 20 2005
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
May 6 2005
5.0
May 6 2005
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Oct 8 2003
5.0
Oct 8 2003
5.0
Version: null
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