displaycal ☆

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Description:
Display calibration and characterization powered by ArgyllCMS

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.8.9.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: color-management calibration icc-profiles photography display argyllcms

Install: brew install --cask displaycal

About:
DisplayCAL is a comprehensive open-source display calibration and profiling solution powered by the ArgyllCMS color management system. It provides advanced controls for creating custom ICC color profiles to ensure accurate color reproduction across monitors and peripherals. The tool supports a wide range of measurement devices and offers detailed calibration options for professional color workflows.

Key Features:

Advanced ICC profile creation and editing
Support for numerous color measurement instruments
Integration with ArgyllCMS for high-precision calibration
Multi-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Comprehensive reporting and verification tools

Use Cases:

Professional photography and digital art color management
Video editing and post-production monitor calibration
Print-to-screen color matching workflows

Alternatives:

QuickGamma – Simpler gamma calibration tool with fewer features and no ICC profiling
X-Rite i1Profiler – Commercial software with hardware bundling, less flexible than open-source DisplayCAL

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 24, 2025 10:28pm	3.8.9.3	0	VERSION_BUMP	e16f119f
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm	3.8.9.3	0	VERSION_BUMP	5c18c1e1