FocusFrame
Dim everything.
Focus on what matters.
One keyboard shortcut turns your Mac into a distraction-free workspace.
Apple Silicon & Intel · macOS Ventura or later
How it works
Three seconds to deep focus
No configuration. No onboarding. Just one shortcut.
Press ⌘⇧F
FocusFrame activates instantly from anywhere — no need to click the menu bar first.
Everything dims
A smooth dark overlay covers all screens. Your active window is cut out and stays fully visible.
Focus follows you
Click any window and the spotlight moves there instantly. Press ⌘⇧F again to turn it off.
Features
Built for deep work
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
One Shortcut
⌘⇧F toggles focus mode from anywhere, instantly. No clicking required.
Adjustable Intensity
Drag a slider in the menu bar from 0% to 100%. Changes apply live while the effect is active.
Multi-Monitor
Every connected screen dims. The bright cutout tracks whichever display holds your active window.
Auto-follows Focus
Click any window and the spotlight moves there automatically. No shortcut needed to switch.
Zero Footprint
Under 2 MB. Zero CPU when idle. Lives in the menu bar — no Dock icon, no background services.
100% Private
No telemetry. No analytics. No network activity — ever. Your screen stays on your device.
Download
Ready to focus?
Free forever. No account required. Open the DMG, drag to Applications, done.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before downloading.
Is FocusFrame free?
Yes — FocusFrame is completely free to download and use forever. There are no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, and no premium tier. If you love it, there's an optional donation via Buy Me a Coffee, but it's entirely up to you.
Does FocusFrame work on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4)?
Yes. FocusFrame is a universal binary and runs natively on both Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel Macs. No Rosetta translation needed.
Which macOS versions are supported?
FocusFrame requires macOS 13 Ventura or later. It is fully compatible with macOS 13 (Ventura), macOS 14 (Sonoma), and macOS 15 (Sequoia).
Does FocusFrame collect data or need an internet connection?
Never. FocusFrame has zero network activity. It does not connect to the internet, collects no usage data, has no analytics, and sends no telemetry — ever. Everything stays on your device.
How do I uninstall FocusFrame?
Click the FocusFrame icon in the menu bar → Quit FocusFrame. Then delete FocusFrame.app from your Applications folder. No background services, no launch agents, no system extensions are left behind.
Will macOS show a security warning when I open FocusFrame?
No. FocusFrame is signed with a Developer ID certificate and notarized by Apple. macOS will open it without any Gatekeeper warning — just like any App Store app.