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Instant Eyedropper vs Eyedropper: catalog facts
Instant Eyedropper	Eyedropper
Free Free, with source code on GitHub.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, Linux	Linux
Hotkey, click and paste workflow Magnifier with pixel-precise arrow key nudging	Picks colors from anywhere on the screen Converts between many color formats
Reborn version is an early 0.1 release No macOS version	Linux only Best suited to GNOME desktops
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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