Näyttöprofiilit

Näyttöprofiilit, or display profiles, are sets of data that describe the color characteristics of a specific display device, such as a monitor or projector. These profiles are typically created using color calibration hardware and software. The purpose of a display profile is to ensure color accuracy and consistency across different devices and applications. When a display is calibrated, a profile is generated that maps the device's native color output to a standardized color space. This profile can then be used by the operating system or specific applications to interpret and display colors correctly.

The most common file format for display profiles is the International Color Consortium (ICC) profile. These profiles contain information about the display's primary colors, white point, gamma, and other color-related parameters. By applying an ICC profile, software can adjust the colors it sends to the display to compensate for any inaccuracies or deviations from the desired color rendition. This is particularly important for professional applications like photography, graphic design, and video editing, where precise color reproduction is critical. Without proper display profiling, colors can appear different on screen than they are intended, leading to inaccurate representations of images and designs. Operating systems typically manage display profiles and allow users to select or apply them to their connected displays.