X-Rite i1Profiler
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The facts
Each one read from X-Rite i1Profiler's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company
- X-Rite says it was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1958checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Grand Rapids, Michigan, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Display workflows
- X-Rite describes Basic wizard driven and Advanced user defined modes for display profiling, with multiple display matching and display quality assurance workflows.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The maker’s support page lists i1Profiler versions for PC and Mac.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Hardware dependency
- X-Rite's installation instructions say to connect measurement instruments and/or a dongle after installing the software.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Included software options
- The Windows installer lets users choose whether to install ColorChecker Passport and PANTONE Color Manager.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License requirement
- The maker’s i1Pro 2 self-service guide says i1Profiler requires a license stored on an i1Pro 2 device or a separately purchased HASP4 USB dongle.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Monitor controls
- The monitor features include unlimited gamma, white point, and luminance settings, plus gray balance optimization.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Monitor profiling
- Monitor features include adjustable gamma, white point and luminance settings, reference profiles for workgroup matching, and gray balance optimization.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Notable hardware limit
- X-Rite says i1Pro 2 and iO2 service and technical support ended January 31, 2025, and their drivers and software will no longer be maintained.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Optical brighteners
- Optical Brightener Compensation accounts for optical brighteners in paper.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Printer linearization
- Its linearization feature helps keep color correct over time and between print runs.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Printer profiling
- The printer features include high patch count charts, linearization, flash and ambient light measurements, and Optical Brightener Compensation.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Profile controls
- The software offers advanced black separation controls and white point editing for fine tuning profiles.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Profile editing
- Advanced capabilities include black separation controls and white point editing.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Profile matching
- Reference profiles support workgroup matching, and a chromatic adaptation formula helps visually match monitors.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- i1Profiler creates monitor and printer profiles for creative color control.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- X-Rite's technical and organisational security measures document says its application development approach includes security gates and practices.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The product page lists support articles on color measurement and conversion, USB 3.0 connectivity, and Windows 11 compatibility.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Supported operating systems
- The i1Profiler download page lists Windows 10 and Windows 11 requirements; X-Rite provides separate Mac and PC Device Services downloads for i1Publish Pro 3.checked 7 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The listed i1Profiler requirements include 4 GB RAM, 2 GB available disk space, a powered USB port, and a high speed internet connection for installation, downloads, and automatic updates.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Third party compatibility
- X-Rite says PANTONE Color Manager libraries or palettes can be used for i1Profiler spot color optimization of printer profiles.checked 7 Oct 2026
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