Argyll CMS is a Windows application for advanced color management. It is fully compatible with various colorimeters and spectrophotometers such as the X-Rite i1 series, Datacolor Spyder and ColorMunki. Please note that all interactions are performed via the command line console.

Profiling

You can create custom profiles for different monitors, scanners and cameras. It supports multiple color space formats, including:

Rec.709;
DCI-P3;
AdobeRGB and more.

Like in Eye One Match, it is possible to generate tailored ICC files, ensuring precise color reproduction across multiple displays. Additionally, instruments to fine tune white balance, luminance and gamma settings are provided.

Benefits and disadvantages

The utility enhances a wide range of workflows, from basic color calibration to advanced device profiling. Integrated spectral data analysis algorithms are ideal for accurate colorimetric calculations. There is a dedicated online community that provides guidance, scripts and solutions for common challenges as well. However, the lack of graphical interface and limited official documentation might require users to invest time and effort in learning the CLI console.

Features

free to download and use;
intended to help you generate color profiles for displays, printers and other hardware;
supports various colorimeter and spectrophotometer models;
users can manually edit resulting profiles according to personal preferences;
compatible with all modern versions of Windows.