Datacolor SpyderExpress Calibration Tools

Datacolor SpyderExpress

Requesting price…

See It Right. Share It Boldly. SpyderExpress gets your
screen looking just right – fast. In just three steps, enjoy
trusted color on your laptop or desktop so your edits,
prints, and posts always match your vision.

Get screen-perfect color in just 90 seconds—one of the fastest
tools available.

Saves Time – Spend more time creating, less time fixing color
issues.

See the Difference – Preview “Before and After” views with built-in sample images.

Skin Tones, Shadows & Highlights – See every subtle detail, just as it should appear.

Beginner-Friendly, Pro Results – Easy 3-step process—no
experience needed.

Select between digital/web or print-focused modes.

MacBook^® M4 Ready –The only calibration solution at this price that supports the latest MacBook^® M4 mini-LED screens.

Optimizes most laptops and monitors (OLED, QD-OLED, all mini-LED available with Spyder/SpyderPro models).

Fine-tune up to 3 connected displays per workstation.

Upgradeable Software -Unlock advanced tools as your skills
evolve—no new hardware needed.

From Screen to Share—Your Vision, Uncompromised

Create with confidence—SpyderExpress ensures your screen shows true-to-YOU color, so your work looks exactly as intended, from edit to share.

Even first-time users will see the difference: faster edits, fewer surprises, and results that match your creative vision.

Why It Matters for Creators

True-to-You Color – What you see is what your audience sees—no surprises when you share or print

No Tech Headaches – Optimizes your screen in 90 seconds with a simple 3-step process

Works with What You Have – From MacBook® M4 mini-LEDs to everyday displays

Grows with You – Upgradeable software keeps up with your creative journey

Professional Results, No Learning Curve – Designed for creators, not engineers

No color guesswork — just your vision, accurately displayed.

Fast, three-step screen optimization for consistent color on your display. 

Calibration isn’t one-size-fits-all

Most users either work fully in the digital space—editing and reviewing on screen—or prepare images for print, like photo books or fine art. Ideal brightness and white point settings differ fundamentally depending on which type of output you plan to use. That’s why SpyderExpress lets you choose the workflow that fits YOUR needs best.

Creating Digital Content

If you’re working entirely in the digital space—like editing photos for social media or websites—you’ll choose “Creating Content.” This setting makes sure your display is optimized, ensuring images stay consistent across most screens.

Preparing for Print 

If you’re editing content for print—whether at home with a photo printer or photo books, or prints from a professional print service—you’ll choose “Preparing for Print”. This setting provides the most accurate optimization for precise photo editing and print reproduction.

Fastest in Its Class

Get reliable, edit-ready color in just 90 seconds – 3× faster than typical entry-level tools.

Works Where You Create

Get accurate color on most laptop and desktop displays. It’s the only calibration solution at this price that supports the latest MacBook^® M4 mini-LED screens. Supports up to three connected displays per workstation.

SpyderExpress: Built to Begin, Designed to Evolve.

Start simple. Unlock more as you go. SpyderExpress is part of the only calibration system that grows with your skills—no new hardware needed.

For creators who care how their work is presented

Content Creation

Your work is a reflection of you, so you’ll want your content to look exactly the way you intended—especially when it’s viewed online.

Graphic Design

Precise color is key, especially when it comes to branding or products. Color representation must be reliable when you edit.

Home Printing

Printing on a photo printer?
SpyderExpress’s “Print” settings are tuned for a print workflow, so what you see on screen matches what comes out of your printer.

Photo Book Creation

Display calibration eliminates possible editing errors and optimizes for print reproduction with a print service provider.

Interior Design

Accurate color representation on screen ensures the shades, tones, and textures you choose for your designs appear just as they will in real life—helping you make confident, client-ready decisions.

Fashion Design

In fashion design, even subtle shifts in hue, saturation, or brightness can transform a look—so screen accuracy is key.

Color Assessment

Whether you’re maintaining products online as a shop owner or reviewing images/content, trustworthy screen assessment is important.

Not Sure What You Need? Let’s Find Out!


	SpyderExpress	Spyder	SpyderPro
Price	Requesting price...	Requesting price...	Requesting price...
Best For	Photo hobbyists, content creators, graphic designers	Professional photographers	Videographers, filmmakers, broadcast, 3D animators, professional photographers
Designed For	Basic photo editing for digital sharing or printing	Advanced photo editing for digital sharing or printing	Sophisticated photo/video editing for digital sharing or printing
Display Technologies Display technologies that can be calibrated	Most monitors & desktops, Apple XDR, all MacBook/Pro	Most monitors & desktops, mini-LED, Apple XDR, all MacBook/Pro, OLED, QD-OLED	Most monitors & desktops, mini-LED, Apple XDR, all MacBook/Pro, OLED, QD-OLED
Max Luminance Maximum brightness the sensor can measure	-	750 cd/m²	2000 cd/m²
# of Displays Supported # of displays the software can calibrate	3 connected displays per workstation	Unlimited (per computer capability)	Unlimited (per computer capability)
Video Targets Video targets include: Rec.709/2020, SECAM, NTSC, PAL	-	-
Sooftproofing/Device Preview Simulate how your image will look in print based on inks/paper used or on other smartphones/displays/tablets	-	basic	advanced
Ambient & Room Light Adjustment Measure the ambient light in your environment to create profiles for different lighting situations	-	basic	advanced
Display Matching/Visual Fine Tuning Create the best consistency between displays. StudioMatch™ is used on multiple displays on one or multiple computers. SpyderTune™ is used with multiple displays on one computer.	-	-
Projector Calibration Calibrates a projector connected to a computer.	-	-

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Win 10 32/64, Win 11
Mac OS X 10.14 – macOS 14
Monitor resolution 1280×768 or greater, 16- bit video card (24-bit recommended), 1GB of available RAM, 500MB of available hard disk
Internet connection for software download and activation

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Spyder Sensor
Serial Number
Welcome Card with link to software and support resources
USB-A Adapter