Design and Productivity

Sipapp for Windows

Use Sipapp for Windows with Macfleet Cloud

Sip 3.0: The Right Color Every Time

Sip is a modern color picker designed exclusively for Mac that brings ease to color organization and team collaboration. Trusted by professionals at Google, Disney, Adobe, Netflix, and many other industry leaders, Sip offers a complete solution for color management across your creative workflow.

Key Features

• Precise Color Picker : 2x faster retina-ready picker with convenient shortcuts
• Menu Bar App : Edit palettes on the fly without being intrusive
• Color Dock : Quick access to favorite colors on any screen edge
• Smart Formats : Automatically detects software and adjusts color format
• Contrast Checker : Improve accessibility with contrast validation
• Team Collaboration : Share and sync palettes between devices
• 15-Day Free Trial : Full functionality with no credit card required

System Requirements

• System : macOS (Mac exclusive application)
• Performance : Optimized for modern Mac hardware
• Storage : Minimal storage requirements
• Trial : 15 days free, then one-time purchase
• Pricing : $20 for Mac, available on Setapp

Perfect For

• Designers : UI/UX designers needing precise color management
• Developers : Frontend developers working with color formats
• Digital Artists : Creative professionals requiring color consistency
• Brand Teams : Organizations needing color palette collaboration
• Accessibility Focus : Teams prioritizing accessible color contrast

Using Sip on Windows

While Sip is Mac-exclusive and deeply integrated with macOS technologies, Windows users have several options to access this powerful color picker:

Option 1 : Virtual Mac Cloud (Recommended)

• Services like Macfleet
• Benefits : Full performance, GPU acceleration, native experience
• Access to complete macOS environment for design work

Option 2 : macOS Virtual Machine

• Using VMware or VirtualBox
• Limitations : Poor performance, no GPU acceleration, functionality limits

Option 3 : Windows Alternatives

• Adobe Color : Web-based color picker and palette management
• Coolors.co : Online color palette generator and manager
• ColorPic : Windows-native color picker tool
• Just Color Picker : Free color picker for Windows

How to Use Sip on Windows with Macfleet

1. Choose a Plan : Visit Macfleet pricing and select a plan
2. Create Account : Sign up and receive your credentials
3. Install Client : Download the Windows client here
4. Access macOS : Connect to your virtual Mac environment
5. Download Sip : Start with the 15-day free trial

Sip 3.0 New Features

Menu Bar Interface :

• Thoughtful Design : Essential functionality without being intrusive
• Quick Access : Edit palettes on the fly
• Instant Sampling : One-click color picking
• Format Selection : Multiple output formats available

Main Window App :

• Advanced Management : Full organizational capabilities
• Palette Creation : Create and organize color collections
• Team Sharing : Collaborate with team members
• Sync Capabilities : Keep colors synchronized across devices

Color Dock :

• Screen Edge Docking : Stays visible on any screen edge
• Favorite Colors : Quick access without losing focus
• Drag and Drop : Easy color application to projects
• Customizable Display : Show selected palettes only

Professional Color Tools

Precise Picker :

• 2x Faster Performance : Retina-ready color sampling
• Multiple Selection : Pick multiple colors in sequence
• Palette Creation : Create palettes while picking colors
• Direct Integration : Send colors directly to supported tools

Smart Formats :

• Automatic Detection : Recognizes current software
• Format Switching : Eliminates manual format changes
• Custom Formats : Create tailored color formats
• Team Sharing : Share custom formats with colleagues

Contrast Checker :

• Accessibility Focus : Identify low-contrast combinations
• WCAG Compliance : Meet accessibility standards
• Quick Fixes : Save corrected colors as new palettes
• Real-time Feedback : Instant contrast validation

Supported Applications

Sip integrates with popular design and development tools :

• Design Tools : Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite
• Development : VS Code, Sublime Text, Atom
• Web Design : CSS, HTML, JavaScript workflows
• Mobile Development : iOS and Android color formats
• Print Design : CMYK and Pantone color support

Color Format Support

Built-in Formats :

• Web Development : CSS Hex, RGB, HSL, RGBA, HSLA
• iOS Development : UIColor, CGColor formats
• Android Development : XML color resources
• Print Design : CMYK, Pantone references
• Custom Formats : Create your own format specifications

Team Collaboration Features

Palette Sharing :

• Cloud Sync : Keep palettes synchronized across devices
• Team Access : Share palettes with team members
• Version Control : Track palette changes over time
• Export Options : Multiple export formats for different tools

Brand Consistency :

• Brand Palettes : Maintain consistent brand colors
• Color Guidelines : Document color usage standards
• Team Libraries : Centralized color management
• Approval Workflows : Review and approve color changes

Why Choose Mac Cloud for Sip

Performance Benefits :

• Native Performance : Full macOS optimization and features
• GPU Acceleration : Hardware-accelerated color processing
• Memory Efficiency : Optimized for Apple Silicon architecture
• Real-time Updates : Instant color picker responsiveness

Professional Features :

• Complete Ecosystem : Access to all Mac design tools
• Third-party Integration : Boris FX, Frame.io compatibility
• Professional Workflows : Industry-standard color management
• Hardware Integration : Support for professional displays

Integration Advantages :

• macOS Integration : Deep system-level color management
• App Ecosystem : Works with all Mac creative applications
• Automatic Backup : iCloud synchronization support
• Professional Displays : Color-accurate monitor support

Advanced Workflow Features

Keyboard Shortcuts :

• Quick Picking : Customizable keyboard shortcuts
• Palette Navigation : Fast switching between palettes
• Format Changes : Instant format switching
• Application Integration : Direct color sending to apps

Color Organization :

• Sub-palettes : Flexible color organization system
• Color Descriptions : Add notes and context to colors
• Tagging System : Organize colors with custom tags
• Search Function : Find colors quickly by name or value

Export and Sharing :

• Multiple Formats : Export in various industry formats
• Batch Processing : Export multiple palettes simultaneously
• Integration APIs : Connect with design systems
• Standard Compliance : Industry-standard color formats

Professional Color Management

Sip provides enterprise-level color management :

• Color Accuracy : Precise color sampling and reproduction
• Profile Support : ICC color profile compatibility
• Calibration : Monitor calibration integration
• Quality Control : Ensure color consistency across projects

Educational and Volume Licensing

Educational Discounts :

• 50% Student Discount : Available for education users
• Institutional Licensing : Volume pricing for schools
• Training Resources : Educational materials included
• Certification Support : Professional color management training

Enterprise Features :

• Volume Licensing : Discounts for multiple seats
• Team Management : Centralized license management
• Support Priority : Enhanced support for enterprise users
• Custom Integration : API access for large organizations

Free Trial Experience

The 15-day free trial includes :

• All Sip 3.0 features
• Complete color picker functionality
• Palette creation and management
• Team collaboration features
• No watermarks or limitations

Sip represents the gold standard for color picking and management on Mac, combining cutting-edge technology with intuitive design. While Windows alternatives exist, accessing the genuine Sip experience through cloud solutions provides unmatched performance and feature completeness for serious color work. Whether you're a designer, developer, or creative professional, Sip transforms how you work with color in your projects.