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   InkSplit vs Separo: Head-to-Head Comparison for Screen Printing Shops
Guide10 min.

InkSplit vs Separo: Head-to-Head Comparison for Screen Printing Shops

This comprehensive comparison examines workflow efficiency, automation capabilities, pricing, and real-world performance to help you make the right choice for your business.

12/3/2025

InkSplit Separation Profiles Cheat Sheet: Instantly Compare 8 Preset Color Strategies (with Examples)
Tutorial10 Min.

InkSplit Separation Profiles Cheat Sheet: Instantly Compare 8 Preset Color Strategies (with Examples)

Whether you're separating your first design or you're a veteran separator looking to streamline your workflow, these palette recipes remove the guesswork from ink selection and channel lineup.

11/30/2025

Cheat Sheet5 Min.

Color Profiles - Cheat Sheet

Images showing the results of some of the main default 'Color Profiles' found in the 'Use Colors' panel.

11/29/2025

Cheat Sheet3 min.

Highlight White - Cheat Sheet

Visual Guide to the Highlight White Advanced Settings

11/29/2025

Guide10 min.

Top 10 Commercial Color Separation Tools for Screen Printing (2025)

In this article, we rank 10 established commercial tools used by professional screen printers, based on accuracy, performance, features, usability, and industry reputation. We also highlight how InkSplit.com - ranked at #1 - pulls together capabilities that previously required multiple products.

11/21/2025

Color Separations Made Easy: How InkSplit Empowers Beginners and Experts Alike
Discussion5 min.

Color Separations Made Easy: How InkSplit Empowers Beginners and Experts Alike

...what if there was a tool that could make color separation accessible to complete beginners while still giving seasoned experts the control they crave?

11/21/2025

No Plugins, No Headaches: Why InkSplit is the Fastest Path to Pro-Level Color Separation
Discussion6 Min.

No Plugins, No Headaches: Why InkSplit is the Fastest Path to Pro-Level Color Separation

InkSplit offers automated, browser-based separations for every shop size—no downloads, no headaches.

11/19/2025

How to Create Perfect Color Separations in 5 Minutes (Instead of 3 Hours)
Tutorial7 min.

How to Create Perfect Color Separations in 5 Minutes (Instead of 3 Hours)

Discover how InkSplit’s automation transforms complex designs into perfect color separations in minutes, not hours—no manual channel work, no halftone guesswork, just upload art, select garment and inks, and get instant results.

11/18/2025

Tutorial: How Dot Gain and Halftone Gamma Settings Impact Your Screen Print
Tutorial5 min.

Tutorial: How Dot Gain and Halftone Gamma Settings Impact Your Screen Print

Screen printing smooth gradients, such as those found in flames, demand control of two InkSplit Advanced Settings that work together: Dot Gain and Halftone Gamma. Get them right and gradients stay clean.

11/15/2025

Manual Color Separation Vs Automated Screen Printing Software: Which Is Better For Your Shop in 2025?
Discussion5 min.

Manual Color Separation Vs Automated Screen Printing Software: Which Is Better For Your Shop in 2025?

If you're running a screen printing shop in 2025, you've probably wondered whether it's worth investing in automated color separation software or if sticking with manual methods is good enough. It's a fair question—especially when you're trying to balance quality, speed, and costs.

11/15/2025