SwatchBooker
Utility to read, convert, and manage color swatches (Adobe ASE, GIMP, OpenOffice, SVG, etc.).
Why it is included
Small but essential glue for designers moving palettes between FOSS and proprietary tools.
Best for
Brand teams normalizing palette files across apps.
Strengths
- Format conversion
- ICC awareness
Limitations
- UI minimal; maintenance sporadic
Good alternatives
Manual palette export · Inkscape swatches
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