While display calibration is common, printer profiling is where i1Profiler differentiates itself. Version 3.6.2 introduces Smart Patch 2.0—an algorithm that reduces the number of printed patches from 800 to just 250 without losing accuracy.
Pro Tip for 3.6.2: Use the new "Smoothness" slider at 70% when generating the profile. This reduces micro-bandering in sky gradients.
Assuming you have installed 3.6.2, here is the optimal workflow for a color-critical monitor setup. i1profiler 3.6.2
At its core, i1Profiler is the professional-grade software engine that drives X-Rite’s i1 series of colorimeters and spectrophotometers (including the i1Studio, i1Display Pro, and i1Basic Pro). Version 3.6.2 is a maintenance and feature update designed to enhance stability, expand device compatibility, and improve the user interface for modern operating systems.
Unlike basic calibration tools that come with consumer monitors, i1Profiler 3.6.2 offers dual functionality: While display calibration is common, printer profiling is
i1Profiler is the proprietary software suite designed to work with X-Rite’s hardware devices (such as the i1Basic Pro 3, i1Display Pro, and i1Pro 2). Version 3.6.2 is a specific build released in late 2022/early 2023, focusing on stability, improved algorithm precision, and expanded support for new display technologies.
Unlike basic monitor calibration tools, i1Profiler 3.6.2 goes far beyond simple brightness and contrast sliders. It creates ICC profiles (International Color Consortium) for monitors, projectors, scanners, and printers. With version 3.6.2, X-Rite addressed several legacy bugs while introducing subtle, yet critical, performance enhancements for wide-gamut displays (like DCI-P3 and Rec.2020). Pro Tip for 3
Stability: No crashes across 20+ profiling sessions. Memory usage peaked at ~480MB.
The update addresses several memory leak issues that caused the software to hang during long scanning sessions (1500+ patch charts). Furthermore, certificate updates ensure the software passes Windows Defender and macOS Gatekeeper without manual overrides.
With version 3.6.2, X-Rite’s i1Profiler continues to refine what many consider the industry workhorse for color management. This release doesn’t reinvent the wheel but instead polishes existing workflows, adds hardware compatibility, and addresses professional pain points.
Below is a feature-by-feature breakdown of what 3.6.2 brings to the table for photographers, printers, and prepress operators.