DisplayCAL for Mac

DisplayCAL — graphical front end for Argyll CMS

Argyll CMS is a widely used open-source toolkit for display calibration, profiling and color management. Developer Florian Hoch created a user-friendly graphical interface around Argyll CMS, resulting in DisplayCAL. The GUI simplifies access to the underlying engine while exposing advanced options for accurate monitor setup and profiling.

Core capabilities

• Produce tailored test charts and measurement patterns for creating precise display profiles.
• Calibrate and profile multiple screens in one workflow for consistent multi-display setups.
• Output ICC profiles that use look-up tables (LUTs) with optional gamut mapping when needed.
• Adjust target white point, set specific luminance goals, and define custom tone-response curves.
• Measure and characterize a wide variety of display types and technologies.

Advanced settings and workflow notes

DisplayCAL exposes many detailed controls for experienced users while remaining approachable for newcomers. Typical features include step-by-step calibration and profiling, LUT-based profile generation, and the ability to save and reuse measurement sequences. The tool also supports creating and editing custom test charts to accommodate unusual devices or specialized workflows.

Suggested alternative

• Inkscape — Free