Image: Datacolor Datacolor, a color management leader, has announced a SpyderPro software update with some surprising changes. The company has introduced the ability to use its Device Preview tool to export files, including Raws, to a range of file types and color spaces.
The platform also allows users to add Content Credentials, expanding support for C2PA.
Datacolor introduced its Device Preview feature last year in response to more people exclusively sharing work digitally instead of via print. It gave users the ability to see what their images would look like on a range of different displays, including phones, tablets and desktops. It was fairly limited, though, and the company says it's now rebuilt Device Preview from the ground up, bringing more powerful features to the tool.
Device Preview now supports file exports, side-by-side comparison, zooming, sampling, Content Credentials and more.
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The most substantial change is that Device Preview Plus now allows users to process and export Raw files from any camera, including iPhone formats and DNGs. It also supports exports of other common file types, with destination file types covering all the expected options, such as TIFF, JPEG and more. Users can also assign color spaces, with support for the increasingly common P3 option.
You can zoom in to examine fine details in the new Device Preview.
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Users can view side-by-side comparisons of the original and how it will appear on a given device, which can be narrowed down to specific phone and tablet models. It also allows for pixel sampling to see a high-res version even when zoomed in. And it offers batch conversion so that users can export thousands of files at once.
The other major update is that Datacolor has partnered with C2PA to add support for Content Credentials in Device Preview. Users can now choose to embed Content Credentials at the time of export, adding key metadata to show provenance. For now, it provides the option to add a name and website, but Heath Barber, Director of Product Management, says that there are plans to add social media links down the road, too.
The move to add Content Credentials comes at a time when more devices and applications are expanding support for the initiative. "It's going to go into everything that we call the internet; we're just at the very beginning of it," explained Barber. "We wanted to make sure we get ahead of it and incorporate it into a tool because it makes sense, not because it was cool. "
You can now add Content Credentials in Datacolor's Device Preview.
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It makes sense to embed credentials early in the workflow, as it provides a more complete audit trail of any changes made to an image. Currently, cameras that incorporate Content Credentials only offer support for select newsrooms through a paid license. Datacolor's software opens that up to general users, and although it's not at the time of capture, it is early on in a photographer's workflow. That means more history can be captured when using Content Credentials.
For now, Barber says that Datacolor sees the Device Preview workflow being ideal for photographers who aren't doing heavy editing. It serves as an option for users to export files that are optimized to look nice on a wide range of displays and have embedded Content Credentials, without requiring a subscription to editing software. Eventually, though, the company plans to offer a more complete, integrated workflow with other programs.
The Datacolor SpyderPro software update is now available for free to current SpyderPro users. Spyder, SpyderExpress, SpyderX and Spyder X2 owners can upgrade at a discounted price. You can also buy SpyderPro with the latest software for $269.
Press release:
Datacolor Launches New SpyderPro Software: A Leap Forward in Display Calibration
LAWRENCEVILLE, N. J. – November 6, 2025 – Datacolor is redefining what a calibration tool can be with the all-new SpyderPro software. More than just flawless color accuracy in under 90 seconds, SpyderPro redefines display calibration with groundbreaking workflow tools that transform how creators work.
SpyderPro now supports ultra-bright displays up to 12,000 nits (OLED, QD-OLED, mini-LED, Apple Liquid Retina XDR and more) and includes powerful new features:
3D LUT (. cube) Export: Delivers precise calibration for compatible video monitors, ideal for professional video and cinema workflows, at an unmatched price point.
Device Preview™ Plus: Simulate content across devices and print using side-by-side comparison, pixel sampling, batch conversion, and image processing tools with advanced export functionality.
Light Meter Integration: Sync with Datacolor’s LightColor Meter and other lux-capable devices to adapt calibration to ambient lighting, ensuring consistent accuracy in any environment.
Content Credentials (C2PA): Embed authorship, edit history, and provenance into digital files to protect creative integrity and build trust in an AI-driven world.
"SpyderPro is more than a calibration tool, it’s a workflow revolution," said Heath Barber, Director of Product Management. "It helps creators work smarter and share with confidence. "
The upgrade is free for current SpyderPro users. Owners of Spyder, SpyderExpress, SpyderX, and Spyder X2 can upgrade at a discounted price. SpyderPro with the latest software release, is available now for $269 USD/$379 CAD at Datacolor. com, Amazon, and authorized retailers. For more information, visit: datacolor. com/spyderpro
2025-11-7 17:03