SpaceMan ICC
SpaceMan ICC: A focused ICC and LUT transformation tool for color-critical production workflows. Ranked #18 of 24 in Display Calibration Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: 5-day trial; best for colorists converting LUTs into ICC profiles.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- Pricing5-day trial
- Best forColorists converting LUTs into ICC profiles
- Free planNo
- Paid from£135 one-time
- ICC profile exportYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Converts 3D LUTs into ICC v4 and Display Class profiles
- Edits ICC profiles and builds VCGT data for display adjustment
- Works with Photoshop, After Effects, and major color workflows
Where it doesn't
- The £135 price is higher than a free or open-source option
- macOS use requires Windows emulation
- It is less complete as a primary display calibrator
Our verdict on SpaceMan ICC
SpaceMan ICC is a standalone color-profile management application for film, television, broadcast, and other color-critical workflows. Its main audience is colorists and technical artists who need to convert 3D LUTs into ICC v4 profiles, edit existing profiles, or prepare display and look-management workflows for ICC-aware applications. It can also create Display Class ICC profiles for display calibration and generate VCGT data for graphics-card-based grayscale and white-point adjustment.
The product has one paid plan at £135 as a one-time purchase, with a five-day free trial and free updates. That plan includes ICC v4 profile generation, 3D LUT conversion, existing ICC profile editing, and VCGT support. Its standout capability is the transformation of LUT-based color intent into ICC profile structures, with support for multiple 3D LUT formats, profile validation, and Input+BToA profiles for look management. This makes it more specialized than a general-purpose display calibration package.
SpaceMan ICC fits workflows involving Photoshop, After Effects, QuickTime, Final Cut Pro, ColourSpace, Mistika, and DaVinci Resolve. It is primarily developed for Windows; macOS use requires Windows emulation. The manual also cautions that direct macOS display calibration with volumetric LUT data is not supported without additional profile tags. Choose SpaceMan ICC when ICC profile creation, editing, validation, or LUT conversion is central to the workflow. Choose a more complete primary calibrator when end-to-end display measurement and calibration are the main requirement.
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SpaceMan ICC fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | £135 one-time |
| ICC profile export | Yes |
| LUT calibration | Yes |
| Multi-monitor calibration | Not verified |
| HDR calibration | Not verified |
| Monitor limit | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Windows; macOS via Windows emulation |
| Free trial | 5 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs, Community |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Photoshop, After Effects, QuickTime, Final Cut Pro, ColourSpace, Mistika … |
| Pricing | 5-day trial (source) |
| Website | lightillusion.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
SpaceMan ICC integrations
SpaceMan ICC lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Photoshop
- After Effects
- QuickTime
- Final Cut Pro
- ColourSpace
- Mistika
- DaVinci Resolve
Alternatives to SpaceMan ICC
- 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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