> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sipapp.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Picker

The **Picker** is your tool for selecting colors from anywhere on your screen. Once you pick a color, it’s automatically:

* Added to your **Color History**.
* Copied to your clipboard for instant use.

<img className="block h-auto w-full rounded-2xl dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/sip/NzfK_EnnrFKhkGgz/_images/pages/picker/picker-light@2x.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NzfK_EnnrFKhkGgz&q=85&s=3c6c01f93ede2ae6465255cd39ce26cf" alt="picker" width="2000" height="800" data-path="_images/pages/picker/picker-light@2x.png" />

<img className="hidden h-auto w-full rounded-2xl dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/sip/NzfK_EnnrFKhkGgz/_images/pages/picker/picker-dark@2x.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NzfK_EnnrFKhkGgz&q=85&s=0a3389a33cf47936d135cba7e1607f0f" alt="picker" width="2000" height="800" data-path="_images/pages/picker/picker-dark@2x.png" />

## Accessing the Picker

There are several ways to open the Picker:

* Click the **Picker icon** in the **Menu Bar**.
* Use the **Picker icon** in the **Toolbar**.
* Use the shortcut: <kbd>^⌥⌘</kbd> + <kbd>P</kbd>.

## Customizing the Picker

Adjust the Picker’s appearance to match your workflow:

* Change the Picker’s **diameter**: <kbd>+</kbd> / <kbd>-</kbd>.
* Adjust the **grid size**: <kbd>⌥</kbd> + <kbd>+</kbd> / <kbd>⌥</kbd> + <kbd>-</kbd>.
* **Two-finger swipe** (trackpad or Magic Mouse) up/down to resize.
* Or use <kbd>⌥</kbd> + two-finger swipe for finer control.

## Moving the Picker

* **Drag the Picker** freely using your mouse or trackpad.
* For precise adjustments, use the keyboard:
  * Arrow keys: Move by 1 pixel.
  * Hold <kbd>⇧</kbd> + Arrow keys: Move by 10 pixels.

## Picking Multiple Colors & Shortcuts

While the Picker is open, hold the <kbd>⌘</kbd> key to access shortcuts:

* Pick a single color.
* Pick multiple colors.
* Check color contrast.

<img className="block h-auto w-full rounded-2xl dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/sip/yysvgbOVGoNZo7c_/_images/pages/picker/picker-options-light@2x.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yysvgbOVGoNZo7c_&q=85&s=a5da7a40a09098895a7da1bcc3f6a611" alt="picker-options" width="2000" height="800" data-path="_images/pages/picker/picker-options-light@2x.png" />

<img className="hidden h-auto w-full rounded-2xl dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/sip/yysvgbOVGoNZo7c_/_images/pages/picker/picker-options-dark@2x.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yysvgbOVGoNZo7c_&q=85&s=0e582c8c5eb566827816f3b10a904e35" alt="picker-options" width="2000" height="800" data-path="_images/pages/picker/picker-options-dark@2x.png" />

## Picker Plugins

When the Picker is open, hold the <kbd>⌘</kbd> key. If a supported app is detected, you’ll see a **Send to software** option, allowing you to send the selected color directly to that app.

<img className="block h-auto w-full rounded-2xl dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/sip/yysvgbOVGoNZo7c_/_images/pages/picker/picker-options-plugin-light@2x.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yysvgbOVGoNZo7c_&q=85&s=bc6eb000060c3aef2509039de0f35707" alt="picker-options-plugin" width="2000" height="800" data-path="_images/pages/picker/picker-options-plugin-light@2x.png" />

<img className="hidden h-auto w-full rounded-2xl dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/sip/yysvgbOVGoNZo7c_/_images/pages/picker/picker-options-plugin-dark@2x.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yysvgbOVGoNZo7c_&q=85&s=3b24d5063881ae90d299dbd3fcab654c" alt="picker-options-plugin" width="2000" height="800" data-path="_images/pages/picker/picker-options-plugin-dark@2x.png" />

### Supported Software

Depending on the apps installed on your Mac, you can send colors directly to:

* **Illustrator**
* **InDesign**
* **Nova**
* **Photoshop**
* **Sketch**
* **VS Code**
* **Xcode**

<Note>If your favorite app isn't listed, let us know at [sip@sipapp.io](mailto:sip@sipapp.io). We’d love to explore adding support.</Note>

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