The newest Full Separation Suite on the market: Fast, accurate screen-printing color separations in your browser. InkSplit handles simulated-process, Spot, CMYK and DTF with high-quality, print-ready EPS/PNG output. Includes built in RIP and upscaling and image prep.

What is simulated process color separation?

Simulated process separation is a technique used to print photorealistic or complex full-color images on dark garments. It uses a set of opaque spot colors (usually 6-12) plus a white underbase and highlight white to simulate the full spectrum of the original image through halftoning and blending.

How does InkSplit handle simulated process?

InkSplit's 'Simulated' mode analyzes your artwork to find the optimal ink set that covers the widest color gamut. It then calculates how these inks blend (overprint) to recreate the original hues, automatically generating the necessary base and highlight plates.

Is this different from CMYK?

Yes. CMYK (4-color process) relies on transparent inks and works best on white garments. Simulated process uses opaque spot colors, making it the standard for printing vibrant, detailed images on black or colored t-shirts.

Can I adjust the colors?

Absolutely. After InkSplit generates the initial separation, you can merge channels, change ink colors, or adjust curves to fine-tune the print before downloading.

Simulated Process Color Separation

Simulated process color separation is considered the "holy grail" of T-shirt printing. It allows you to print photographs, gradients, and complex illustrations on black shirts using standard mesh screens and plastisol or water-based inks.

Unlike simple spot color jobs, simulated process requires calculating how different ink colors (like Red, Blue, Gold, Grey) will blend when printed on top of each other (wet-on-wet) to create third colors and smooth transitions.

How InkSplit Solves This

InkSplit's separation engine is built specifically for simulated process workflows.

Optimal Palette ExtractionInkSplit scans your image and picks the best 6, 8, or 10 colors to reproduce the maximum range of hues.
Dark Garment OptimizationThe engine assumes a dark background, generating a rock-solid white underbase to ensure color vibrancy.
Automated BlendingIt calculates inter-color blending so you get smooth fades and gradients without hard edges.

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