# Select 3M

> Digital color specifier for 3M graphic films with image application and shade comparison. (iPhone/iPad app by Colorix SA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/select-3m/id503712231 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Colorix SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/372237429)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and 14 more
- Released: 2012-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/select-3m/id503712231/reviews.md

## What is Select 3M?

« SELECT 3M » the first Digital Colour Specifier for 3M Graphic Films.

« SELECT 3M » shows the most important Coloured Graphic Films from 3M in digital form. Exclusive software, especially developed for designers, graphic manufacturers, sign makers, architects, stand builders etc… allows to select any 3M Graphic Film colour and to apply it instantly to a picture.

Selected colour shows up on the screen of iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, including its reference number and RGB values (this doesn’t apply to metallic colors).

3M colours can instantly be applied to a picture (text inscription, car, logo etc…) taken by an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch or a camera.

« SELECT 3M » not only saves professionals and clients considerable time when searching for the right colour among the various 3M Graphic Films. It can even compare and list the nearest color shades by order of proximity.

What’s more, « SELECT 3M » App for iPhone can also work with COLORCATCH NANO!

COLORCATCH NANO incorporates a revolutionary new technology to accurately measure the color of smooth, structured or patterned surfaces to determine the corresponding color of the preselected swatch. NANO reads and measures 50'000 pixels separately. During reading it eliminates automatically all non-dominant colors such as shade effects and dirty surfaces.

3M Commercial Graphics Division manufactures translucent, opaque and reflective vinyl and polyester graphic films that can be imaged using traditional solvent or UV screen printing, electronic cut graphic decoration, and digital printing.These films are marketed under the 3M™, Scotchcal™, Scotchlite™, Controltac™, Scotchprint™, and Comply™ trademarks . These materials are widely used by sign companies, screen printers, and graphic manufacturers.


Disclaimer: Due to technical limitations colours shown on screen may slightly vary from the true colour of the adhesive film. Please obtain a vinyl sample for final colour approval. Colourcards and colourswatches with real product samples are available from 3M distributors.

## Key features

- Digital display of 3M graphic film colors
- Apply selected colors to images
- View reference numbers and RGB values
- Compare nearest color shades
- Works with COLORCATCH NANO

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/select-3m/id503712231/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Worth a review

*2015-03-15*

Great app!  Haven't compared to anything else but as it has the 1080 range installed it was just what I needed.  After using it, was so impressed I came back to say how awesome it is.  Well done guys!

## Frequently asked questions about Select 3M

### What is Select 3M?

Select 3M is a digital color specifier that displays 3M graphic film colors. It allows users to select colors and apply them to images, view reference numbers, and compare shades.

### Who is Select 3M for?

This app is designed for professionals like designers, graphic manufacturers, sign makers, architects, and stand builders who utilize 3M graphic films in their work.

### Can Select 3M apply colors to photos?

Yes, you can apply selected 3M colors instantly to pictures taken by your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or from a camera.

### Does Select 3M show RGB values?

The app shows the reference number and RGB values for selected 3M graphic film colors, though this does not apply to metallic colors.

### How does Select 3M help with finding colors?

It saves professionals and clients considerable time by digitally displaying colors and can compare and list the nearest color shades by order of proximity.

### Does Select 3M work with other devices?

Select 3M is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and can also work with the COLORCATCH NANO device.

### What is the price of Select 3M?

Select 3M is a paid application, priced at $9.99.

### Is Select 3M updated frequently?

The app was last updated on August 26, 2025, indicating ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7.0 — 2025-08-26

A redesigned user interface for an enhanced experience.

### 3.67 — 2025-03-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.11.0 — 2021-10-28

- Improved magic brush algorithm

- New interface for the painting part

- New painting tools have been added

- Added textures

- Améliorations générales

- Support for iOS 15

### 3.6.6 — 2018-09-23

- Small bugs correction

### 3.6.4 — 2018-07-16

Small bugs correction

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## Related topics

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