HazeOver

The application automatically dims all background windows on macOS, leaving the active window fully illuminated. By applying a configurable dimming intensity and animation speed, it creates a visual hierarchy that makes the foreground window stand out without requiring manual minimization or closing of other windows. This behavior works across single‑display setups, large monitors, and multiple‑monitor configurations, and it respects the system’s Light/Dark mode and Night‑time brightness preferences.

It is aimed at users who juggle many applications or documents and want a simpler visual cue for which window is currently active. The tool reduces visual clutter, helps prevent accidental typing in the wrong window, and can lower overall screen glare, especially in low‑light environments. Because the dimming is applied dynamically as the user switches focus, it requires no extra workflow steps.

The software is a stable macOS utility that runs on macOS 12 Monterey or later. It offers a free trial and can be launched from the menu bar, applying its distraction‑dimming effect automatically without interfering with normal window management or other system functions.