Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026
Datacolor Spyder
- 1Runs onMac, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Display calibrationYes
- 4Printer profilingNo
- 5Camera profilingNo
- 6ICC profile managementYes
- 7Supported platformswindows macos
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: datacolor.com
Overview
Datacolor Spyder is ranked #12 of 25 in display calibration software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Windows.
Datacolor Spyder plans and pricing
All plansDatacolor Spyder $169 once Up to 3,000 cd/m² · unlimited displays per computer capability · Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.14–26 datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compared on display calibration software
- Display calibration
- Yesdatacolor.com
- Printer profiling
- Nodatacolor.com
- Camera profiling
- Nodatacolor.com
- ICC profile management
- Yesdatacolor.com
- Supported platforms
- windows_macosdatacolor.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Datacolor Spyder uses a hardware sensor and software to calibrate display color for photo editing.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Display support
- It calibrates LCD, mini-LED, OLED and QD-OLED monitors, including Apple XDR and Liquid Retina displays.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Ambient light
- Room Light Monitoring measures room light and can warn users to recalibrate or automatically adjust profiles based on light level.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- DevicePreview
- DevicePreview lets users preview photos for mobile devices on the calibrated monitor without sending them to a phone.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Before and after
- The product offers a full screen before and after calibration comparison and 11 brightness settings.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Display limit
- The comparison table lists unlimited supported displays, subject to computer capability.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Audience
- The product is positioned for professional photographers and advanced photo editing for digital sharing or printing.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Hardware connection
- The sensor connects through USB-C and includes a USB-A adapter.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Software requirements
- The listed system requirements are Windows 10 or 11, or macOS 10.14 through macOS 26, and an internet connection for software download and activation.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Calibration limitation
- Spyder calibrates and adjusts the monitor only; it does not calibrate mobile or tablet devices.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Integration
- The comparison table says SpyderPro supports syncing with Datacolor LightColor Meter and other meters that measure Lux values; this feature is marked unavailable for Spyder.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- Datacolor says it protects personal data in accordance with applicable law, including GDPR and CCPA, and says it does not sell personal data to third parties.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Maker
- Datacolor says it was founded in 1970 in Switzerland and lists its headquarters as Rotkreuz, Switzerland.ir.datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1970datacolor.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Rotkreuz, Switzerlanddatacolor.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- datacolor.com/spyder/products/spyder/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- datacolor.com/privacy-policy/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- ir.datacolor.com/en/company/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- datacolor.com/spyder/es/productos/· checked 30 Sept 2026