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Adjusts the color of your display based on the time of day.

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f.lux overview

f.lux makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day.

Ever notice how people texting at night have that eerie blue glow? Or wake up ready to write down the Next Great Idea, and get blinded by your computer screen? During the day, computer screens look good - they're designed to look like the sun. But, at 9 p.m., 10 p.m., or 3 a.m., you probably shouldn't be looking at the sun. It's even possible that you're staying up too late because of your computer. You could use f.lux because it makes you sleep better, or you could just use it just because it makes your computer look better.

Tell f.lux what kind of lighting you have, and where you live. Then forget about it. f.lux will do the rest, automatically.

What’s new in version 42.2

Updated on Jun 02 2023

  • Fixes for "fullscreen disable" on Ventura
  • Fixes for "dim on disable" on Monterey and other OSes
  • Native support for Apple Silicon
  • Support for DCI-P3 wide-gamut displays. Previously, they looked a bit greenish and oversaturated, but now they look better than standard gamut displays.
  • Darkroom fix on M1/Apple Silicon
View older f.lux updates

Information

License

Free

Size

2.1 MB

Developer’s website

https://justgetflux.com

Downloads

122172

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • OS X 10.9 or later
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vallie762
vallie762
Mar 7 2022
41.5
0.0
Mar 7 2022
0.0
Version: 41.5
Will this work on an M1 Macbook Air when connected to a single monitor?
ChristineVans
ChristineVans
Mar 23 2021
41.5
4.0
Mar 23 2021
4.0
Version: 41.5
It's kinda frustrating because Mac has almost the same built-in feature (I can't remember exactly...something from sunset to sunshine) Maybe it still useful with older Macs
CloudB
CloudB
Feb 10 2021
41.2
5.0
Feb 10 2021
5.0
Version: 41.2
Great tool. I use this for years now.
everettbloom
everettbloom
Sep 25 2020
40.1
1.0
Sep 25 2020
1.0
Version: 40.1
It helps at night, but every morning it switches the appearance on Mac back to "light mode" when I always have it on dark mode. Super annoying.
zlazkow
zlazkow
Aug 10 2020
40.1
5.0
Aug 10 2020
5.0
Version: 40.1
using it since 2013. Fantastic tool for dimming light in the early morning when is still dark. Or when you feel you need to do that.
grafx2002
grafx2002
Feb 12 2020
40.1
0.0
Feb 12 2020
0.0
Version: 40.1
It's a great utility that I use everyday
Aargl
Aargl
Nov 20 2019
40.1
5.0
Nov 20 2019
5.0
Version: 40.1
f.lux is great but I'd like it more if I could push its settings further: I complement it with a few launch agents that switch the color temperature of my monitor in the morning to blue and in the evening to orange. Of course, the colors of the evening are not meant to be realistic but soothing to the eye.
GymW
GymW
Aug 23 2018
39.987
0.0
Aug 23 2018
0.0
Version: 39.987
I am in the process of exploring other options as f.lux repeatably load new listings into my login items in my user preferences, disabling previous ones that have to be removed manually. Too bad as other than that I like it.
bugix
bugix
Jun 1 2018
39.987
5.0
Jun 1 2018
5.0
Version: 39.987
Cool
KristenS
KristenS
May 31 2018
39.987
4.0
May 31 2018
4.0
Version: 39.987
Loved this app for years. But I added a second monitor, and f.lux only works on the primary display. Now that Apple has added Night Shift to the OS that it will suffice.
citizenearth-1
citizenearth-1
Mar 25 2018
39.987
2.0
Mar 25 2018
2.0
Version: 39.987
The orange light is too dark and uncomfortable for the eyes. Lack of options for manual brightness controls.
alisalevchenko07
alisalevchenko07
Feb 23 2018
39.987
4.0
Feb 23 2018
4.0
Version: 39.987
Very useful application in order to save your eyes:) The screen is set up for your needs. You can quickly adjust or provide any necessary changes. Recommend for those who uses Mac all day long.
chereenshopping
chereenshopping
Feb 13 2018
39.987
5.0
Feb 13 2018
5.0
Version: 39.987
Brilliant for helping with my dyslexia.
john_cheers
john_cheers
Jan 18 2018
39.987
5.0
Jan 18 2018
5.0
Version: 39.987
Works great for me. Thanks!
Aargl
Aargl
Jan 16 2018
39.987
5.0
Jan 16 2018
5.0
Version: 39.987
This would be the perfect app if adding the features of the old Shades! I've refrained from using f.lux for years just because I can't find a Shades equivalent, compatible with it...:-( So Mr Dev, if you ever read this: please add an additional dimming feature with configurable shortcuts (+ and -) and I'll worship you! :-)
anonymous-thrush-1121
anonymous-thrush-1121
Nov 21 2017
39.984
5.0
Nov 21 2017
5.0
Version: 39.984
I use Night Shit not support Mac. (MacBook Pro Early 2011 15in) Thanks support my Mac.
vl9449
vl9449
Aug 12 2017
39.983
4.5
Aug 12 2017
4.5
Version: 39.983
nice
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
Jun 17 2017
39.982
4.5
Jun 17 2017
4.5
Version: 39.982
f.lux does take some getting used to. However you can adjust it to suit your own idea of what a comfortable color shift is for nighttime. I've been using it happily for years. Now that Sierra has it's own night shift I guess I'll get around to trying it eventually. But the Apple version, as usual, cannot be customized. As is usual with Apple, it's a take it or leave it proposition, when you have any choice at all, which you often do not. At least with NightShift you can ignore it. The only drawback to f.lux I've found is that it's a bit difficult to understand how to set the parameters. I don't get the point of the bedtime settings.
torycooper715
torycooper715
Apr 12 2017
39.94
3.0
Apr 12 2017
3.0
Version: 39.94
I couldn't get used to this app. The display adjust colors only irritates. Is it a matter of time?
m-67man
m-67man
Mar 29 2017
39.94
5.0
Mar 29 2017
5.0
Version: 39.94
Very nice app for my eyes! I often change my working place, when the sun is bright it can adjust the display colors according to the daylight. Especially, I like the warm colors in the evening. F.lux helps me to add productiveness to my working day.
The_Blinded
The_Blinded
Jun 4 2023
42.2
5.0
Jun 4 2023
5.0
Version: 42.2
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jun 1 2023
42.2
5.0
Jun 1 2023
5.0
Version: 42.2
iMac Apps
iMac Apps
Mar 31 2023
42.1
1.0
Mar 31 2023
1.0
Version: 42.1
CloudB
CloudB
Feb 10 2021
5.0
Feb 10 2021
5.0
Version: null
everettbloom
everettbloom
Sep 25 2020
1.0
Sep 25 2020
1.0
Version: null
zlazkow
zlazkow
Aug 10 2020
5.0
Aug 10 2020
5.0
Version: null
jordandavidfischer
jordandavidfischer
May 19 2020
4.0
May 19 2020
4.0
Version: null
Aargl
Aargl
Nov 20 2019
5.0
Nov 20 2019
5.0
Version: null
viniskate
viniskate
Jan 30 2019
5.0
Jan 30 2019
5.0
Version: null
bugix
bugix
Jun 1 2018
5.0
Jun 1 2018
5.0
Version: null
KristenS
KristenS
May 31 2018
4.0
May 31 2018
4.0
Version: null
citizenearth-1
citizenearth-1
Mar 25 2018
2.0
Mar 25 2018
2.0
Version: null
alisalevchenko07
alisalevchenko07
Feb 23 2018
4.0
Feb 23 2018
4.0
Version: null
chereenshopping
chereenshopping
Feb 13 2018
5.0
Feb 13 2018
5.0
Version: null
thosbsamsgom
thosbsamsgom
Feb 6 2018
3.0
Feb 6 2018
3.0
Version: null
john_cheers
john_cheers
Jan 18 2018
5.0
Jan 18 2018
5.0
Version: null
PRjohnson
PRjohnson
Dec 2 2017
5.0
Dec 2 2017
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-thrush-1121
anonymous-thrush-1121
Nov 21 2017
5.0
Nov 21 2017
5.0
Version: null
vl9449
vl9449
Aug 12 2017
4.5
Aug 12 2017
4.5
Version: null
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
B-Jefferson-Le-Blanc
Jun 17 2017
4.5
Jun 17 2017
4.5
Version: null
torycooper715
torycooper715
Apr 12 2017
3.0
Apr 12 2017
3.0
Version: null
m-67man
m-67man
Mar 29 2017
5.0
Mar 29 2017
5.0
Version: null
Philosopherdog
Philosopherdog
Mar 4 2017
2.0
Mar 4 2017
2.0
Version: null
fyqv
fyqv
Mar 4 2017
5.0
Mar 4 2017
5.0
Version: null
newsview
newsview
Dec 12 2016
5.0
Dec 12 2016
5.0
Version: null
alexanders-1
alexanders-1
Dec 1 2016
4.5
Dec 1 2016
4.5
Version: null
kitkat-26
kitkat-26
Sep 7 2016
5.0
Sep 7 2016
5.0
Version: null
Freddy-RBN
Freddy-RBN
Jul 29 2016
5.0
Jul 29 2016
5.0
Version: null
Ian-Zhang
Ian-Zhang
Jul 3 2016
4.5
Jul 3 2016
4.5
Version: null
SimonM
SimonM
Jun 13 2016
4.5
Jun 13 2016
4.5
Version: null
RavenNevermore
RavenNevermore
Jun 10 2016
4.0
Jun 10 2016
4.0
Version: null
Léoren
Léoren
Jun 10 2016
5.0
Jun 10 2016
5.0
Version: null
nikivi
nikivi
May 31 2016
5.0
May 31 2016
5.0
Version: null
SMcCandlish
SMcCandlish
May 26 2016
5.0
May 26 2016
5.0
Version: null
kf2x3pp
kf2x3pp
Apr 19 2016
5.0
Apr 19 2016
5.0
Version: null
wafflecone
wafflecone
Apr 19 2016
5.0
Apr 19 2016
5.0
Version: null
brsma
brsma
Mar 28 2016
5.0
Mar 28 2016
5.0
Version: null
MichaelHaeusler
MichaelHaeusler
Feb 12 2016
5.0
Feb 12 2016
5.0
Version: null
Strider72
Strider72
Jan 27 2016
5.0
Jan 27 2016
5.0
Version: null
macsaya
macsaya
Jan 23 2016
5.0
Jan 23 2016
5.0
Version: null
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