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X-Rite i1Profiler
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
What it is
X-Rite i1Profiler creates monitor and printer profiles for creative color control on macOS and Windows. Display profiling offers a wizard-driven Basic mode and an Advanced mode with user-defined settings. Users can adjust gamma, white point and luminance, optimize gray balance, match multiple displays and run display quality assurance workflows. Printer profiling includes high patch count charts, linearization, flash and ambient light measurements, and Optical Brightener Compensation for paper with optical brighteners. Advanced profile editing includes black separation controls and white point editing. X-Rite says PANTONE Color Manager libraries or palettes can be used for printer-profile spot color optimization. Listed system 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. Installation instructions say to connect measurement instruments or a dongle after installing the software. The download page lists Windows 10 and 11 requirements, with separate Mac and PC Device Services downloads for i1Publish Pro 3. Pricing is available on request.
For and against
For
- Offers Basic and Advanced display profiling modes.
- Includes gray balance optimization and display matching.
- Printer profiling includes linearization and brightener compensation.
- Supports ICC profile export and LUT calibration.
- Supports multi-monitor calibration.
Against
- Requires a powered USB port.
- Installation requires high-speed internet.
- A measurement instrument or dongle is needed.
- i1Pro 2 and iO2 support ended January 31, 2025.
The verdict
i1Profiler provides controls for both display and printer profiling, including multi-display workflows and detailed profile adjustments. Its hardware, installation and license requirements are important considerations before choosing it.
Who it suits
It suits creative professionals who need to create or tune monitor and printer profiles. Users should check the hardware, operating system and licensing requirements before installation.
On the record
- Company
- X-Rite says it was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- 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.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The maker’s support page lists i1Profiler versions for PC and Mac.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Hardware dependency
- X-Rite's installation instructions say to connect measurement instruments and/or a dongle after installing the software.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Included software options
- The Windows installer lets users choose whether to install ColorChecker Passport and PANTONE Color Manager.xrite.com · read 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.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Monitor controls
- The monitor features include unlimited gamma, white point, and luminance settings, plus gray balance optimization.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Monitor profiling
- Monitor features include adjustable gamma, white point and luminance settings, reference profiles for workgroup matching, and gray balance optimization.xrite.com · read 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.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Optical brighteners
- Optical Brightener Compensation accounts for optical brighteners in paper.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Printer linearization
- Its linearization feature helps keep color correct over time and between print runs.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Printer profiling
- The printer features include high patch count charts, linearization, flash and ambient light measurements, and Optical Brightener Compensation.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Profile controls
- The software offers advanced black separation controls and white point editing for fine tuning profiles.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Profile editing
- Advanced capabilities include black separation controls and white point editing.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Profile matching
- Reference profiles support workgroup matching, and a chromatic adaptation formula helps visually match monitors.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- i1Profiler creates monitor and printer profiles for creative color control.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- X-Rite's technical and organisational security measures document says its application development approach includes security gates and practices.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The product page lists support articles on color measurement and conversion, USB 3.0 connectivity, and Windows 11 compatibility.xrite.com · read 7 Oct 2026
