The Just Color Picker Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Just Color Picker in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Just Color Picker
The Insider’s Guide
Free portable color picker and editor for Windows and macOS
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from Just Color Picker’s own pages.
Made by AnnyStudio.com · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Just Color Picker’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Just Color Picker’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.2
GPA, above 182 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
Just Color Picker captures the color of any pixel on screen and shows its code in formats including HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK and Oklab. It adds a color list, editors, a scheme generator and a gradient tool. It is freeware and the Windows build runs without installation.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Just Color Picker, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is freeware, but screen freeze and click-to-capture are Windows only.
- 1
Best for a free color picker for Windows and Mac
Just Color Picker grabs the color of any pixel and shows it in HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK and Oklab, with editors and a scheme generator.
- 2
It is free
Just Color Picker has no paid plan at all. The vendor describes it as 100% freeware with no registration and no personal data collection.
- 3
It runs on 2 platforms
Windows and macOS.
- 4
Color code formats
HEX, RGB, HSB/HSV, HSL, HWB, CMY, CMYK, Oklab and TColor.
- 5
Magnifier and keyboard control
3x, 9x and 15x magnifier, with keyboard control of the cursor for precision.
- 6
Color list
Save and catalog picked colors, add comments, and open or save Photoshop .aco and GIMP .gpl palettes.
- 7
A 3.2 GPA, above 182 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Just Color Picker is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Just Color Picker at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows
- Made by
- AnnyStudio.com
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 3.2 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for a free color picker for Windows and Mac
Just Color Picker grabs the color of any pixel and shows it in HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK and Oklab, with editors and a scheme generator. It is freeware, but screen freeze and click-to-capture are Windows only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Freeware, with no registration and no personal data collected, per the vendor. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The full program is free with no cap or trial clock. |
| Features | B | Many color formats, magnifier, color list, editors, scheme generator, readability check and gradient tool. The listing names no gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating is on record, but the Windows build is portable and needs no installation. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Windows 7 to 11 and macOS 10.8 or later, but computers only. No phone, web or Linux version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Just Color Picker is for
- Fits if you want a free picker that shows several color formats at once
- Works for people who need to check text readability against a color
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use Linux or a phone, as neither is listed
- Not for you if you want screen freeze on a Mac, since freeze and click-to-capture are Windows only
- Watch out: on macOS it needs the Screen Recording permission and keeps settings in a hidden ~/.config folder
- Watch out: macOS needs 64-bit 10.8 or later
Good to know
Good for
- Web designers who want a free picker with many formats
- Windows users who want a portable tool they can run from a USB stick
Worth knowing
- Supports 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 to 11 and 64-bit macOS 10.8 or later; no Linux version is listed.
- Screen freeze and click-to-capture are Windows only.
- On macOS it needs the Screen Recording permission and stores settings in a hidden ~/.config folder.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Just Color Picker is free to use.
Freeware, with no registration and no personal data collected, per the vendor.
Just Color Picker
$0
Freeware; the Windows version is a portable app and the macOS version comes as a disk image.
The free plan
The vendor describes it as 100% freeware with no registration and no personal data collection.
Read from annystudio.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and Windows
Free portable color picker and editor for Windows and macOS. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, keyboard-first.
Many color formats, magnifier, color list, editors, scheme generator, readability check and gradient tool.
- Color code formats
- HEX, RGB, HSB/HSV, HSL, HWB, CMY, CMYK, Oklab and TColor.
- Magnifier and keyboard control
- 3x, 9x and 15x magnifier, with keyboard control of the cursor for precision.
- Color list
- Save and catalog picked colors, add comments, and open or save Photoshop .aco and GIMP .gpl palettes.
- Editors and schemes
- RGB, HSV and HSL editors, color wheels, a harmonious scheme generator and gradients between two colors.
- Readability check
- A text tool for judging font and background color combinations.
- Screen freeze and point lock
- Screen freeze is Windows only; point lock watches the color at a fixed screen spot.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
What it works with
- Adobe Photoshop
- GIMP
Just Color Picker is made by AnnyStudio.com.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
182/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
Just Color Picker's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 182 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 4.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 107 of 186) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 111).
Just Color Picker has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4, and no tool on the category's chart scores higher without costing more.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. Just Color Picker’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 55 of 186
- AFree plan and trialAbove 107 of 186
- BFeaturesAbove 113 of 186
- BEase of useAbove 78 of 186
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 111 of 186
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 103 desktop utilities. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Just Color Picker is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Just Color Picker is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.2 is higher than 182 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade.
What you could not
- A real app for macOS and Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Just Color Picker’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
ColorSnapper, Sip, Microsoft PowerToys and ShareX
The 4 tools Just Color Picker is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
ColorSnapper
Free trial
Mac color picker with a magnifying glass and 30+ export formats.
- Just Color Picker has a free plan. ColorSnapper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Just Color Picker lists a Windows app.
- ColorSnapper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.4GPA
Sip
Free trial · from $29.99
Mac color picker with palettes, formats and a contrast checker.
- Just Color Picker has a free plan. Sip does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Just Color Picker lists a Windows app.
- Sip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.8GPA
Microsoft PowerToys
Free
Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11.
- Only Just Color Picker lists a macOS app.
- Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
- Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, window management, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
- 2.6GPA
ShareX
Free
Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows.
- Only Just Color Picker lists a macOS app.
- ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
- ShareX also covers screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Just Color Picker free?
Yes. Just Color Picker is free to use.
How much does Just Color Picker cost?
Just Color Picker lists one plan. Just Color Picker: $0.
What platforms does Just Color Picker work on?
Just Color Picker is available on Windows and macOS.
Does Just Color Picker have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Just Color Picker is listed for Windows and macOS.
Does Just Color Picker have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Just Color Picker is listed for Windows and macOS.
Is Just Color Picker open source?
Just Color Picker is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Just Color Picker work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does Just Color Picker integrate with?
Just Color Picker's listing names Adobe Photoshop and GIMP. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Just Color Picker?
Just Color Picker is made by AnnyStudio.com.
What are the alternatives to Just Color Picker?
The closest alternatives to Just Color Picker in our directory are ColorSnapper, Sip, Microsoft PowerToys and ShareX.
How does Just Color Picker compare with other desktop utilities?
Just Color Picker's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 182 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 4.
Is Just Color Picker good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Just Color Picker A for value for money. Just Color Picker has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Just Color Picker?
Just Color Picker is free, so making your own would save you nothing. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.2 is higher than 182 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Just Color Picker’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from AnnyStudio.com's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by AnnyStudio.com. Prices change, so check annystudio.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Just Color Picker, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/just-color-picker
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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