Screen Printing Separation
Separate images into color layers for screen printing. Create color separations with adjustable layers for silk screen printing.
or drop images here or paste
Separate images into color layers for screen printing. Create color separations with adjustable layers for silk screen printing.
or drop images here or paste
Screen printing color separation breaks down full-color images into individual color layers, each printed separately to create the final design. This tool analyzes your artwork and separates it into 1-6 distinct colors, perfect for silk screen printing, t-shirt printing, and other screen printing applications. Each color layer can be viewed as a black and white separation for creating screens.
Upload your logo, design, or artwork to begin the separation process. Choose between posterization for simpler color reduction or K-means clustering for more accurate color matching. Adjust the number of colors (1-6) based on your screen printing setup and budget. Toggle individual layers on and off to verify each color separation, then download each layer as a separate PNG file for creating your screens. Export black and white separations perfect for screen exposure and printing.
Posterize method simplifies colors by reducing them to flat, evenly distributed tones - ideal for bold graphics and logos with solid colors. K-means clustering analyzes your image to find the most representative colors, producing more accurate separations for photographs and complex artwork. For t-shirt printing and simple designs, posterize creates clean separations. For detailed artwork or photographic screen prints, K-means provides better color accuracy and smoother gradients.
Use this tool when preparing artwork for multi-color screen printing projects including custom t-shirts, posters, promotional materials, and merchandise. Reduce complex full-color designs to 2-4 colors for affordable screen printing. Create spot color separations for Pantone color matching. Generate individual layer files for each screen in your printing process. Perfect for print shops, screen printers, and DIY silk screen enthusiasts who need precise color separations.
Download each color layer as a separate high-resolution PNG file with transparent backgrounds, ready for screen exposure. Black and white layer previews show exactly what each screen will print. Export the combined preview to visualize your final multi-color print. Each layer includes the color swatch and coverage percentage to help calculate ink requirements and printing costs. Output files maintain original image resolution up to 4096x4096 pixels for professional-quality screen printing.