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Calman
What Calman is
Calman is color calibration software for measuring, adjusting, and verifying display performance. Its Home editions are designed for home theater consumers and automate calibration on supported displays. The process uses reference patterns and a colorimeter to measure a TV, then adjusts it based on those results. Calman Studio adds automated SDR and HDR calibration, ICC profiling, 1D and 3D LUT creation, and display validation wizards. Calman Ultimate supports customizable workflows and reports, automated calibration, 3D LUT creation, and multi-display environments such as LED walls. Calman works with measurement devices and pattern generators, and provides workflows for displays from ASUS, BenQ, Dell, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony. Portrait also lists workflows for Netflix computer monitors and video monitors, among others. Home editions for supported brands cost $249, paid once. Studio costs $1,199, paid once, and Ultimate costs $2,995, paid once; both require Windows 10 or later. Each license level includes one year of software updates and technical support. Studio and Ultimate support can be continued through annual All Access agreements. Calman Ready compatibility varies by display model, and some model variations are unsupported.
Who it suits
Calman Home suits home theater consumers who want automated calibration for a supported display. Calman Studio includes automated SDR and HDR calibration, ICC profiling, LUT creation, and display validation wizards. Calman Ultimate supports customizable workflows and reports, LUT creation, automated calibration, and multi-display environments.
What it does well
- Automates calibration on supported home theater displays
- Studio includes SDR and HDR calibration
- Studio offers ICC profiling and 1D and 3D LUT creation
- Ultimate supports customizable workflows and reports
- Includes one year of software updates and technical support
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- Studio and Ultimate require Windows 10 or later
- Compatibility varies by display model
Limits
Calman Home editions apply to supported displays, and compatibility varies by model. Studio and Ultimate require Windows 10 or later; their included updates and technical support cover one year, with annual All Access agreements available afterward.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Calman Studio | $1,199.00 · Windows 10 or later · Five Client3 ICC manager licenses · One year of free updates and support | $1,199, paid once |
| Calman Home for Sony | $249.00 · Windows software · For supported Sony displays | $249, paid once |
| Calman Home for Philips | $249.00 · For supported Philips displays | $249, paid once |
| Calman Home for LG | $249.00 · Windows software · For supported LG displays | $249, paid once |
| Calman Home for Panasonic | $249.00 · For supported Panasonic displays | $249, paid once |
| Calman Home for Samsung | $249.00 · For supported Samsung displays | $249, paid once |
| Calman Ultimate | $2,995.00 · Windows 10 or later · Ten Client3 ICC manager activations · One year of free updates and support | $2,995, paid once |
| All Access for Calman Studio | $549.00 · Maintenance agreement for continued updates and support after the included first year | $549 a year |
The first 8 of 9 plans, as portrait.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Visit Portrait Displays' Calman products page
- Choose a Home edition for a supported display, or select Studio or Ultimate
- For Studio or Ultimate, use a computer running Windows 10 or later
- Use reference patterns and a colorimeter for the Home calibration process
- Use Portrait's setup, walkthrough, or troubleshooting guides if needed
Verdict
Choose a Calman Home edition if you want automated calibration for a supported TV. Studio includes automated SDR and HDR calibration, ICC profiling, LUT creation, and display validation wizards; Ultimate supports customizable workflows and reports, LUT creation, automated calibration, and multi-display environments. Check display compatibility before choosing, since model variations may not be supported.
Questions
How much does Calman cost?
Home editions listed for Samsung, Sony, Philips, LG, and Panasonic cost $249, paid once. Studio costs $1,199, paid once and Ultimate costs $2,995, paid once.
Is there a free plan?
No. Calman is listed as paid with no free plan.
Which platforms does Calman support?
The listed platforms are iOS, macOS, and Windows. Studio and Ultimate require Windows 10 or later; Portrait separately lists Patterns for Mac for macOS.
What does Calman Home do?
It supports automated calibration on supported displays using reference patterns and a colorimeter, then adjusts the TV based on measured results.
What is included with Studio and Ultimate licenses?
Both include one year of software updates and technical support. Continued updates and support can be renewed through annual All Access agreements.
Who makes Calman?
Calman is offered by Portrait Displays, which is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Facts from Calman's own pages
- Calibration process
- The Home page describes using reference patterns and a colorimeter, then automatically adjusting the TV based on measured results. · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Company headquarters
- Portrait Displays says it is headquartered in Pleasanton, California, and has offices in Lynnwood, Washington, and Taiwan. · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Compatibility limit
- The maker notes that Calman Ready support varies by display model and that not all model variations are supported. · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Device support
- Calman supports measurement devices and pattern generators and provides workflows for displays from manufacturers including ASUS, BenQ, Dell, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony. · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Pleasanton, California, USA · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Home use
- Calman Home is a simplified calibration product for home theater consumers and supports automated calibration on supported displays. · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Operating system
- Calman Studio and Ultimate require Windows 10 or later; Portrait separately lists Patterns for Mac for macOS. · store.portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Professional users
- Portrait says Calman Professional is used by film studios, broadcasters, post-production facilities, and display manufacturers. · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Calman is color calibration software used to calibrate and verify display performance. · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Studio features
- Calman Studio includes automated SDR and HDR calibration, ICC profiling, 1D and 3D LUT creation, and display validation wizards. · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Support and updates
- All license levels include one year of complimentary software updates and technical support, after which Studio and Ultimate can renew through All Access. · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Support resources
- Portrait offers setup, walkthrough, and troubleshooting guides, video tutorials, and a support contact form. · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Third-party workflows
- The Calman Ultimate product page lists workflows for Netflix computer monitors and video monitors, among others. · store.portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Ultimate features
- Calman Ultimate supports customizable workflows and reports, 3D LUT creation, automated calibration, and multi-display environments such as LED walls. · portrait.com, 28 Sept 2026
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