Instant Eyedropper for Windows

By SpiceBrains
Free
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Key Details of Instant Eyedropper

Pick color codes on your screen and paste it to the clipboard automatically.
Last updated on November 7, 2008
There have been 6 updates
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Virus scan status:
Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Developer's Description

Pick color codes on your screen and paste it to the clipboard automatically.

Instant Eyedropper is a utility that will pick and automatically paste to the clipboard the color code of any pixel on the screen with just a single mouse click. Identification the color code of an object on the screen is usually an involved, multi-step process: You press the Print Screen key to copy a screenshot to the clipboard, load a graphics-editing program, create a new file, paste the screenshot from the clipboard, zoom in on the object, use the Pick Color tool, and finally copy the HTML code of the color to the clipboard.

Web masters may repeat this operation many times a day. Just imagine how much time can be saved by using Instant Eyedropper to do the same thing with a single click. Version 1.75 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Instant Eyedropper for Windows

By SpiceBrains
Free
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GENERAL

Release: December 22, 2006

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 1.75

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 10,212

Downloads Last Week: 1

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3.2/5

6 User Votes

Good... if downloaded from the SpiceBrains website
Alysson!January 24, 2017
Pros
Very simple and does what it's supposed to. It can copy your color in hex, RGB, and a few other formats, which saves a lot of time if you convert colors over and over. Lastly, if the tray icon is inconvenient for you, pressing alt+~ will instantly open your eyedropper, or you can define your own hotkey in the options.
Cons
The version I downloaded from Download.com did nothing. It sat in the tray and that was it. Clicking it didn't do anything, there was no context menu, and the only way to close it was through the task manager. The version on the SpiceBrains website works, but it's not above the occasional glitch. Sometimes the dropper won't follow my cursor and won't disappear no matter how many times I click, until I press the hotkey again. It usually fixes itself after a few tries, but it's still frustrating considering this program is meant to SPEED UP the color-picking process. Not only that, but it doesn't let you pick colors from the Windows 10 Start menu. I'm not sure if this is a problem with the program, or with Windows, but the color picker just stops following your cursor at the edge of the Start menu.
Summary
For general use, it's great to have on hand. The bugs are mostly a problem for really specific uses-- e.g., I use the eyedropper while making custom Live tiles, and it's difficult not being able to copy from the Start menu. But it's small and unobtrusive and I'd recommend it for people who work with color a lot.
Can't uninstall - yikes!
rfaltesekAugust 21, 2012
Pros
color picker worked OK
Cons
CAN'T UNINSTALL!!!
Summary
Not as good as PicPick, so decided to uninstall, but there was no entry in Programs and Features - yikes! Looked for an uninstall command file in the InstantEyedropper program folder - nothing. Very bad practice - I'm sad now. :(
do not install, will never let you un-install it!!
Stephane77s8June 11, 2011
Pros
I guess it does what it says
Cons
It is impossible to un-install this program.
Summary
do not install, program will never let you un-install it!!
Extremely handy with easy and unobtrusive access.
evanbbJanuary 6, 2010
Pros
Collapses into system tray for easy, unobtrusive access. Outputs a variety of color formats (RGB, HSB, Hex, etc.). Copies directly to clipboard by default. Fast, hassle-free installation.
Cons
Seems to read colors only slightly inaccurately, e.g. a color of RGB 79:129:189 will test as 79:129:190. Not a huge sacrifice IMHO for the convenience this software provides.
Summary
This program might be worth a shot
obrienpcJanuary 15, 2009
Pros
No viruses or spyware. Program loads to the Task bar, where you drag it over the color you want to select.
Cons
With EyeDropper, you have to tell it to copy the color value to the Windows clipboard. It seems to me that this should be automatic.
Summary
It seems to be a stable and useful utility. I'll let you know if my opinion changes.
Fantastic! Highly recommended!
marcjrossSeptember 5, 2007
Pros
The is a great tool for webmasters or anyone who needs to grab HTML color codes quickly and easily! It resides in your tray icons and is very easy to access and use whenever you need it. And best of all it is freeware. I have had no problems with the tool at all and would highly recommend it - two thumbs way up!
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