Dell Display and Peripheral Manager

Dell's free app for adjusting Dell monitors and webcams, arranging windows and switching KVM inputs.

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About Dell Display and Peripheral Manager

Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM) is Dell's companion app for its own monitors and webcams, and it replaces the older Dell Display Manager. From a menu bar or tray icon it adjusts brightness and contrast, schedules day and night brightness, switches video inputs, sets picture-in-picture layouts and changes resolution and orientation. It also includes Easy Arrange window zones with saved layouts and hotkeys, controls for Dell webcams, firmware updates, and on supported monitors it handles USB and network KVM switching between computers. It's meant for people who already own recent Dell displays and want the monitor's settings on screen instead of fiddling with the on-screen menu buttons. The app is free and available for Windows and macOS. It only works with supported Dell hardware, mostly models launched after 2018, needs DDC/CI turned on, and on Macs Dell is focusing support on Apple Silicon, with Intel Macs getting limited or no support.

Best for: Owners of recent Dell monitors or webcams who want the hardware settings on their desktop.

What works

Free, and controls brightness, inputs and picture-in-picture from the desktop
Window zones and saved layouts built in
Handles KVM switching and firmware updates on supported monitors

Why people leave

Only works with supported Dell monitors and webcams
Limited or no support on Intel Macs, and iMacs aren't supported
Needs DDC/CI enabled and, for full features, a USB upstream cable

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BetterDisplay
Mac app that controls brightness and scaling on monitors from any brand, not just Dell.
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MonitorControl
Free open-source Mac app for DDC brightness and volume control on most external displays.
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Lunar
Mac app with adaptive brightness syncing across monitors from many manufacturers.
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DisplayBuddy
Mac utility for switching inputs and adjusting monitor settings via DDC on any brand.
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Dell Display and Peripheral Manager: common questions

Is Dell Display and Peripheral Manager free?

Yes, Dell Display and Peripheral Manager is free to use.

Is Dell Display and Peripheral Manager open source?

No, Dell Display and Peripheral Manager is not open source. Open-source alternatives include MonitorControl.

What platforms does Dell Display and Peripheral Manager run on?

Dell Display and Peripheral Manager is available for Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Dell Display and Peripheral Manager?

The highest-ranked Dell Display and Peripheral Manager alternatives right now are BetterDisplay, MonitorControl and Lunar. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Dell Display and Peripheral Manager facts

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Price: Free; Checked Oct 29, 2026dell.com(opens source in a new tab); “Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM) for macOS is a free application that helps to manage your Dell monitors and webcams on Apple computers.”
Replaces: Dell Display Manager (DDM); Checked Oct 29, 2026dell.com(opens source in a new tab); “replaces Dell Display Manager (DDM) for macOS.”
Supported monitors: Dell series launched after 2018; Checked Oct 29, 2026dell.com(opens source in a new tab); “supports Dell monitors in the following series that have launched after 2018.”
Mac support: Apple Silicon focus; limited on Intel; Checked Oct 29, 2026dell.com(opens source in a new tab); “Dell is transitioning support to Apple Silicon processors only.”
Windows version: Yes; Checked Oct 29, 2026dell.com(opens source in a new tab); “This using Windows should refer to: Dell Display and Peripheral Manager for Windows”