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Encore Display
Turn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable
Software that turns an Intel iMac into an external display for a Mac using one cable, with no modifications needed.
Overview
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Encore Display is software that transforms an old Intel iMac into a real external monitor for your Mac. Install the app on both your iMac and your Mac, connect them with a single cable, and your iMac becomes a fully functional display showing your Mac at its native resolution up to 5K.
The setup requires no modifications to your iMac, no driver boards, and no screwdriver. You get sharp Retina text, smooth 60fps video, full resolution display scaling, and additional features like iMac speaker and microphone support, brightness synchronization, Night Shift compatibility, and automatic sleep and wake. Simply unplug the cable and your iMac returns to normal operation.
Encore supports any Intel iMac from Late 2012 onwards, along with iMac Pro, connected to any Mac running macOS 13 or later using Thunderbolt, USB-C, or Ethernet cables. The software includes a 72-hour free trial and costs $49 as a one-time purchase with no subscription or account required.
Capabilities
- Up to 5K Retina resolution display
- 60fps smooth video and window movement
- Works with one cable connection
- iMac speakers and microphone support
- Brightness synchronization between Mac and iMac
- Night Shift support on both screens
- Automatic sleep and wake synchronization
- Works with closed MacBook lid
- Real display arrangement in System Settings
- Plug and play setup
Pricing
Pricing model: Free trial
Free for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription.
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Encore Display fact sheet
| Community votes | 0 |
|---|---|
| Based in | Sweden |
| Website | encoredisplay.com |
Encore Display metrics
Vendor metrics for encoredisplay.com: Ahrefs Domain Rating and Majestic link data, with the delta since the last review.
- Domain Rating
- 4
- +3 (up) since last check
- Trust Flow
- 0
- no change since last check
- Citation Flow
- 0
- no change since last check
- Referring domains
- 0
- no change since last check
- External backlinks
- 0
- no change since last check
Vendor Domain Rating (Ahrefs) checked 6 Nov 2026, spec changed 1 Nov 2026. Vendor Majestic data checked 27 Oct 2026, spec changed 27 Oct 2026. Link metrics supplied by Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.
Encore Display vendor domain
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We read this from the registry's RDAP record on 3 Nov 2026, 18:28 UTC.
- Domain age
- 13 days
- Registered
- Expires
- Registrar
- Cloudflare, Inc.
- DNSSEC
- Not signed
Encore Display post-launch report
| Measure | At launch, then latest |
|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 0 to 4 +4 (up) since launch 27 Oct 2026, then 6 Nov 2026 |
| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 0 first measured 27 Oct 2026 |
| Referring domains (Majestic) | 0 first measured 27 Oct 2026 |
Day 9 since launch. Next receipt: day 30, 26 Nov 2026. Many things move these figures, so a change is not proof of cause. Only stored readings are shown.
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Buyer questions
Do I have to open the iMac or buy a driver board?
No. Encore is an app for both Macs and a cable. Nothing is taken apart, no parts to order, and the iMac stays a working computer.
Will my iMac work with Encore?
Encore works with every Intel iMac from Late 2012 on, 21.5-inch and 27-inch, and with iMac Pro. If your iMac runs macOS Catalina or later, it works.
How much does Encore cost?
It costs $49 as a one-time purchase. You can try every feature free for 72 hours first. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs with no subscription or account required.
Is my data private with Encore?
Your screen goes over the cable between your two Macs and nowhere else. Encore has no account and no tracking, and only checks the site for updates without sending anything about you.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, if Encore isn't right for you, you can write to support within 14 days of buying and get your money back.
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