ArgyllCMS is an ICC compatible color management system, available as Open Source. It supports accurate ICC profile creation for scanners, cameras and film recorders, and calibration and profiling of displays and RGB & CMYK printers. Device Link can be created with a wide variety of advanced options, including specialized Video calibration standards and 3dLuts. Spectral sample data is supported, allowing a selection of illuminants observer types, and paper fluorescent whitener additive compensation. Profiles can also incorporate source specific gamut mappings for perceptual and saturation intents. Gamut mapping and profile linking uses the CIECAM02 appearance model, a unique gamut mapping algorithm, and a wide selection of rendering intents. It also includes code for the fastest portable 8 bit raster color conversion engine available anywhere, as well as support for fast, fully accurate 16 bit conversion. Device color gamuts can also be viewed and compared with a modern Web browser using X3DOM. Comprehensive documentation is provided for each major tool, and a general guide to using the tools for typical color management tasks is also available. A mailing list provides support for more advanced usage.
Publisher’s description
What is Argyll CMS?
Argyll CMS is an open-source it administration program for Windows from Graeme Gill. It ranks 17th by popularity among it administration in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 35.5 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.5.0, released on February 4, 2026. 3 versions are listed since September 27, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 19,506 times. Similar programs include Salt Minion, GLPI Agent and MeshCommander.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
In short: Argyll CMS is an open-source it administration tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is Argyll CMS safe to download?
- The file is served by argyllcms.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C80F78BA30E715079A00A14C2E7C9F533C58E6C8FDBC27F2D32B3D7813F9D132· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5.0Latest | February 4, 2026 | 35.5 MB | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 3.4.0 | July 8, 2025 | 40.6 MB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 3.3.0 | September 27, 2024 | 40.1 MB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GraemeGill.ArgyllCMS -echoco install argyll -yscoop install extras/argyllcmsProgram files (.exe): cctiff.exe, chartread.exe, collink.exe, colprof.exe, dispcal.exe, dispread.exe, dispwin.exe, fakeread.exe, iccdump.exe, iccgamut.exe, mpplu.exe, mppprof.exe, printcal.exe, scanin.exe, tiffgamut.exe, xicclu.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install argyll-cmsInformation
- Publisher
- Graeme Gill
- Category
- IT administration
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- argyllcms.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.5.0
- Released
- February 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 14, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 19,506
- Website
- argyllcms.com
- winget ID
- GraemeGill.ArgyllCMS
- Chocolatey package
- argyll
- Scoop package
- extras/argyllcms
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Argyll CMS free?
Yes. Argyll CMS is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Argyll CMS safe to download?
The download comes from argyllcms.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Argyll CMS with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Argyll CMS run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Argyll CMS?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 27, 2024.
Can I use Argyll CMS without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Argyll CMS?
Salt Minion, GLPI Agent, MeshCommander, WinBox and EPA SWMM 5.2.4 (64-bit). The alternatives page compares them.
