Multi-purpose utility for viewing, manipulating, averaging, converting, and exporting color lists
PatchTool is designed to visualize, manipulate, re-order, average, compare (with statistics), convert, and export color lists in a color-managed environment. You can export a list as an image, in plain text format, or in a CGATS compatible file format; you can also export lists as color catalogues to be used within the BabelColor CT&A program.PatchTool is a multi-purpose tool for averaging, manipulating, viewing, converting and exporting color lists.With its Gamut Tools you can convert colors using one or two ICC profiles, check if a color list will be clipped by a profile conversion, determine the gamut volume of a profile, and generate fixed pitch color lists.Its Display Check tool enables you to measure your display characteristics using a built-in set of patches, or the patches from any opened color list. Supports the Datacolor Spyder2 and Spyder3, the MonacoOPTIX (X-Rite) DTP94, and the GretagMacbeth (X-Rite) Eye-One Pro and Eye-One Display. Here are some key features of "PatchTool":
· Visualize color lists as color patches (color spaces: xyY, XYZ, L*a*b*, L*C*h*, RGB, CMYK, spectral data) · Import color lists saved in industry standard file formats(CGATS, CxF V-1 and V-2) · Import user-defined lists created with spreadsheets or word processors · Import/export spectral data with various scales (0-1 or 0%-100%) and ranges (380-730 nm or 400-700 nm) · Import RGB data encoded in 8 bit, 15 bit, 16 bit, or scaled to 100% · Import/export color lists in OSA UCS coordinates · Switch between the Measured, Random, or Visual layouts of ECI2002 and IT8.7/4 color charts · Facilitate the printer and monitor certification processes defined by IDEAlliance · Measure color patches on your display and check your display calibration (White Point, grey ramp, primaries) using a DTP94, Eye-One Pro, Eye-One Display, Spyder2, or Spyder3 · Measure colors in reflectance with an i1 Pro · Compare a patch in a file to a patch in any other file · Compare two files; get detailed statistics on their differences · Average color lists using weighted or un-weighted methods · Re-order, rename and renumber color lists; turn and mirror patch layouts; flip rows and columns · Convert color lists to standard color spaces (xyY, XYZ, L*a*b*, L*C*h*, RGB, CMYK) · Convert color lists using one or two RGB or CMYK ICC profiles · Generate device dependent (RGB, CMYK), device independent (L*a*b*, L*C*h*, XYZ), and OSA UCS color lists · Check if a color list is clipped by a destination profile · Determine the gamut volume of a profile · Export color lists as standard CGATS files or in a simplified text format · Export RGB in 8 bit, 15 bit+ (i.e. Photoshop "16 bit"), "true" 16 bit, or scaled to 100% · Export color lists to Munsell HVC · Export color lists in many image formats (including TIFF-L*a*b* and TIFF-CMYK, 8 and 16 bit) · Export color lists to be used as "Color Decks" in the BabelColor CT&A program (sold separately) Requirements:
· 1.0+ GHz · 1+ GB RAM · 1280 x 1024 display, 32 bit color · Calibrated display Limitations:
· The following features are disabled: Export, Avergae, Compare, Display Check, Gamut Tools, OSA UCS and PatchReader · Nag screen What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
New features: · Extract Target from Image tool: This tool is designed to directly extract the average of target patches in full size photographic images. · Target size: User-assigned ROWS and COLUMNS. The patch fill-ratio is adjustable. The tool enables adjustments for almost any target perspective. · Supported image formats: TIFF RGB (8 bit and 16 bit), and JPG. · Embedded profiles are recognized and automatically extracted. · Extract Profile from File tool: Extract a profile from a TIFF or JPEG image; save the profile with an ICC or ICM extension. The tool shows the profile name, type, ICC version, device class, and default intent. · Tweak Target tool: Improve the accuracy of printed color patch lists by successive approximations. The original color list is modified in one or two iterations. Important: This tool is NOT designed to edit or change a profile. · Correction Matrix tool: Determine a Color Correction matrix between two instruments according to ASTM E1455-2010. A Color Corre...