For a photographer, seeing your print match your screen with a delta E of 0.5 is a religious experience. For a video editor, knowing your grade will look identical on a client’s OLED TV is peace of mind. i1Profiler 3.6.2 delivers that.
3.6.2 is the best for commercial print shops and studios. DisplayCAL is better for hobbyists on a budget. Future Outlook: What Comes After 3.6.2? As of mid-2024, X-Rite has hinted at i1Profiler 4.0, which will drop support for macOS 12 and focus on cloud-based collaborative color management. However, 3.6.2 remains the "golden build" for professionals who distrust cloud subscriptions. Expect 3.6.2 to receive security updates until late 2025. i1profiler 3.6.2
Place your i1Display Pro on the center of the screen (or use the counterweight for i1Pro spectrophotometers). Click "Start." The software will display 150+ color patches. This takes 5-7 minutes. For a photographer, seeing your print match your
Ensure your monitor has been on for at least 30 minutes. i1Profiler 3.6.2 is sensitive to thermal drift. As of mid-2024, X-Rite has hinted at i1Profiler 4
From the home screen, choose "Calibrate & profile."