Calman
Pleasanton, California, United States
What it is
Calman is paid color calibration software for improving display color accuracy across production, broadcast and home viewing workflows. Calman Professional targets film studios, broadcasters, post-production facilities, display manufacturers and content creators. Calman Studio provides automated SDR and HDR calibration, ICC profiling, 1D/3D-LUT creation and display validation wizards. Ultimate adds customizable workflows, advanced reporting, automated calibration, multi-display environments and Design Mode. Calman Home is a simplified product for calibrating supported TVs with a laptop, colorimeter and reference video source. Hardware support includes displays, colorimeters, spectroradiometers and video test pattern generators from multiple manufacturers. Calman Ready compatibility depends on the display manufacturer and may vary by model. The Home Software Bundle costs $449, paid once, and the Professional Software Bundle costs $1,399, paid once. Professional and Home downloads are provided for Windows, with requirements specifying Windows 7 or later. Portrait Displays also lists Patterns for Mac. Every license level includes one year of complimentary updates and technical support.
For and against
For
- Supports SDR and HDR calibration
- Creates ICC profiles and 1D/3D LUTs
- Offers multi-display workflows
- Includes one year of updates and support
- Supports multiple measurement hardware types
Against
- No free plan
- Home compatibility varies by display model
- Professional and Home downloads require Windows
- Hardware may be needed for home calibration
The verdict
Calman spans professional calibration workflows and a simpler home option, with tools for LUTs, validation and HDR work. Its paid bundles and hardware requirements make it a considered purchase for users seeking calibrated displays.
Who it suits
It suits display professionals, content creators and home users calibrating supported televisions with measurement hardware.
Plans and prices
Calman Home Software Bundle
As low as $449.00 · choice of Calman Home software and C6 HDR5000 colorimeter and/or G1 pattern generator
Read 4 Oct 2026 · store.portrait.com
Calman Professional Software Bundle
As low as $1,399.00 · choice of Calman Studio or Ultimate software, C6 HDR5000 colorimeter and/or pattern generator
Read 4 Oct 2026 · store.portrait.com
On the record
- Company headquarters
- Portrait Displays is headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with offices in Lynnwood, Washington and Taiwan.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limits
- Calman Home notes that Calman Ready support depends on the display manufacturer and may not cover every model variation.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Hardware integration
- Calman supports displays, measurement devices such as colorimeters and spectroradiometers, and video test pattern generators from multiple manufacturers.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Home use
- Calman Home is a simplified calibration product for home users and can calibrate supported TVs using a laptop, colorimeter, and reference video source.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Mac software
- Portrait Displays lists Patterns for Mac among its software downloads.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Professional audience
- Calman Professional is aimed at film studios, broadcasters, post-production facilities, display manufacturers, and content creators.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Calman is color calibration software for improving display color accuracy across production, broadcast, and home viewing workflows.calman.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Retail calibration service
- Portrait Displays says more than 4,000 electronic retail stores worldwide use Calman for in-store, at-home, or pre-sale display calibration.calman.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Studio features
- Calman Studio includes automated SDR and HDR calibration, ICC profiling, 1D/3D-LUT creation, and display validation wizards.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported brands
- The maker lists Calman Ready support for specific ASUS displays and C6 Meter Mode support for selected ASUS and BenQ displays in its September 2026 release notes.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support service
- Portrait Displays describes its technical support team as experienced in user support, troubleshooting, and color science, with prioritized support through All Access.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Ultimate features
- Calman Ultimate supports customizable workflows, advanced reporting, 3D-LUT creation, automated calibration, multi-display environments, and Design Mode.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Updates and support
- All Calman license levels include one year of complimentary software updates and technical support; Studio and Ultimate can use All Access maintenance after that year.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Windows requirement
- Calman Professional and Calman Home downloads are provided for Windows, with system requirements specifying Windows 7 or later.portrait.com · read 4 Oct 2026
