ColorZilla

Browser extension eyedropper, color picker and gradient generator.

FreeProprietaryBrowser extension
Official websitecolorzilla.com

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About ColorZilla

ColorZilla is a browser extension that adds an eyedropper and color picker to the browser, along with a gradient generator for quickly extracting or building colors while browsing the web. It is free to install.

Strengths

  • Works directly in the browser without a separate app
  • Gradient generator is a bonus beyond simple color picking

Limitations

  • Limited to what's visible in the browser window
  • No native desktop app outside the browser

Details

Pricing
FreeFree browser extension.
License
Proprietary
Developer
ColorZilla
Platforms
Browser extension
How it runs
Browser extension
Best suited for
Browser extension eyedropper, color picker and gradient generator
Categories
Color tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Selected from the TechWalrus Resource Hub (Content Creation); facts checked against the developer's own pages, 2 sources on file.

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ColorZilla as an alternative

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