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Spider Color Space Switch

by Spider Lemos VFX·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place for tying the color-space choice to the .blend file itself and relaunching Blender with the correct OCIO environment when a project's mode differs from the current session.

What is Spider Color Space Switch?

Spider Color Space Switch handles switching between ACES and sRGB color spaces inside Blender. Switching is done in one click, and the add-on is aimed at color-managed pipelines built around OCIO. Its panel lives in the N-Panel, under View3D > Sidebar > Spider Color Space Switch.

Your color space choice is stored directly inside the .blend file, so it persists per project. When you open a file saved in a different mode than your current session, the add-on relaunches Blender with the correct OCIO environment. A smart timer system waits for the file to be saved before relaunching if it hasn't been saved yet, and the add-on validates the config.ocio path to prevent relaunch errors.

It runs on Blender 4.5 or newer and needs a valid config.ocio file path for ACES, set in the add-on preferences. It supports the Cycles and Eevee render engines, is released under the GPL license, and includes an optional branded footer for studio signature or support information.

Who is Spider Color Space Switch best for?

Spider Color Space Switch is best for vFX professionals, colorists, generalists and post-production artists in color-managed pipelines, including ACEScg and EXR linear workflows, and freelancers switching between sRGB and ACES projects.

How much does Spider Color Space Switch cost?

Spider Color Space Switch is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click switching between ACES and sRGB
  • Per-project persistence that stores the color mode inside the .blend file
  • Auto-relaunch with the correct OCIO environment when opening a file saved in a different color mode
  • Smart timer system that waits for the file to be saved before relaunching
  • Validates the config.ocio path to prevent relaunch errors
  • UI panel in the N-Panel (View3D > Sidebar)
  • Optional branded footer for studio signature or support info

Tags

#color management#OCIO#ACES#sRGB#color pipeline#Blender add-on#VFX

Frequently asked questions

Does Spider Color Space Switch work with Blender 4.5?

Spider Color Space Switch is compatible with Blender 4.5 or newer, so 4.5 is the minimum supported version. It is listed as working with the Cycles and Eevee render engines. Beyond the Blender version, it needs a valid config.ocio file path for ACES, which you set in the add-on preferences, and the add-on validates that path before relaunching to avoid errors. For the latest compatibility details, check the developer's page from Spider Lemos VFX.

What do I need to set up Spider Color Space Switch for ACES?

Spider Color Space Switch requires a valid config.ocio file path for ACES, which is set in the add-on preferences. The developer points to OpenColorIO configuration files available from the colour-science OpenColorIO-Configs project on GitHub. Once the path is in place, the add-on validates it to prevent relaunch errors. It also needs Blender 4.5 or newer to run. Its panel can be found in the N-Panel under View3D > Sidebar > Spider Color Space Switch.

How does Spider Color Space Switch keep color spaces consistent between sessions?

Spider Color Space Switch stores your color space choice directly inside the .blend file, giving each project its own persistent mode. When you open a file that was saved in a different mode than your current session, the add-on relaunches Blender with the correct OCIO environment to avoid color mismatches. A smart timer system waits for the file to be saved before relaunching if it hasn't been saved yet. Switching between ACES and sRGB itself takes one click from the N-Panel.

Is Spider Color Space Switch free to use?

Spider Color Space Switch is listed as free here in our catalog, and it is released under the GPL license according to its listing. Pricing and licensing terms can change over time, so for current details it is best to check the developer's page from Spider Lemos VFX. The add-on runs on Blender 4.5 or newer and supports the Cycles and Eevee render engines, which gives you a clear picture of what you need before installing.

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