HCFR Colorimeter
HCFR Colorimeter: A capable free calibration toolkit for Windows users with supported colorimeters. Ranked #10 of 24 in Display Calibration Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free Windows home-theater calibration.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree Windows home-theater calibration
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free and open source with grayscale, gamma, gamut, and HDR-10 workflows
- Supports internal, DVD, Chromecast, madVR, and external test patterns
- Generates PDF reports and exports measurements to CSV/XLS and PDF
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform support
- Requires a supported colorimeter for measurement workflows
- Does not verify ICC profile export
Our verdict on HCFR Colorimeter
HCFR Colorimeter is free, open-source Windows software for calibrating video projectors and monitors with supported colorimeters. It is aimed at advanced end users, desktop users, and science or research applications that need measurement-based control over grayscale, gamma, gamut, color-checker, or HDR-10 calibration. ArgyllCMS-based colorimeter access forms the measurement foundation, while video-card linear gamma LUT loading supports an additional calibration workflow.
Its strongest fit is home-theater and display work that requires flexible test-pattern options. HCFR supports internal, DVD, Chromecast, and external test-pattern workflows, along with madVR Test Pattern Generator support and Raspberry Pi integration. That range gives Windows users several ways to display patterns across projectors and monitors, rather than tying the workflow to one generator. Color-checker measurement patterns extend the software beyond basic grayscale and gamma adjustments, while HDR-10 support covers a wider range of display calibration tasks.
The product also supports practical documentation and export: calibration reports can be generated as PDFs, and measurement data can be exported to CSV/XLS or PDF. The trade-off is scope and platform choice. HCFR Colorimeter is limited to Windows, requires a supported colorimeter for its core measurement workflows, and does not verify ICC profile export. Users seeking a free, open-source Windows tool for detailed display and home-theater calibration should consider it; those needing another operating system or verified ICC profile export should choose an alternative.
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HCFR Colorimeter fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| ICC profile export | Not verified |
| LUT calibration | Yes |
| Multi-monitor calibration | Not verified |
| HDR calibration | Yes |
| Monitor limit | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Windows |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Docs, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: ArgyllCMS, Chromecast, madVR, Raspberry Pi |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | sourceforge.net |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
HCFR Colorimeter integrations
HCFR Colorimeter lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- ArgyllCMS
- Chromecast
- madVR
- Raspberry Pi
Alternatives to HCFR Colorimeter
- X-Rite i1ProfilerA deep X-Rite workflow suite for precise display calibration, profiling, and QA.9.2
- EIZO ColorNavigator 7A capable free choice for hardware LUT calibration on compatible EIZO ColorEdge displays.8.9
- Datacolor SpyderSpyder builds custom display profiles across modern monitors, but requires a compatible sensor.8.7
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