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Separation Studio 4
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Separation Studio 4 — Color Separation Software for Screen Printing
Spot Process Separation Studio 4 is the industry-standard color separation software for screen printing, trusted by over 100,000 screen printers worldwide. Open any art file and get screen-print-ready, color-separated channels in seconds — from photographs and Photoshop files to complex illustrations. With two distinct separation engines (simulated process and spot color), built-in channel editing tools and the Print Commander output module, version 4 packs 80% more tools than the previous release. Your activation key is delivered directly by email after purchase — no physical shipment, instant activation. Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11.
2 engines
Sim process + spot color
Windows 10 / 11
Required system
Email
Software key delivery
System requirements
Operating system
Windows 10 or Windows 11
Software language
English
Output
Print Commander / DCS2.eps (any RIP)
Delivery
Email (activation key)
Color separation automation with intelligence
Stop wasting hours fixing client-supplied, downloaded or improperly color-managed artwork. The original Spot Process engine — which transformed simulated process printing back in 1995 — automatically converts any tonal image into press-ready separations, while the spot color engine handles simple and complex spot color jobs. Bad files are instantly corrected: process values are converted to useful spot colors while properly created spot colors are retained.
Once separated, refine your channels with the built-in targeted editing and color enhancement tools: adjust saturation for film density, manage the underbase (live or static), merge channels to reduce the number of screens, and reorder separations by drag and drop. Output goes straight to film via Print Commander, or saves to DCS2.eps for use with any film printing RIP or graphics application — making Separation Studio 4 a complete pre-press solution from art file to press.
Key features
Two separation engines
Spot Process engine for tonal / simulated process images, plus a dedicated spot color engine for simple and complex spot jobs.
Automatic file correction
Bad customer files are fixed instantly — process values are converted to usable spot colors while correct spot colors are preserved.
Separations in seconds
Open your art file and get screen-print-friendly, color-separated channels in seconds — from photos, scans, Photoshop and Painter files.
Channel editing tools
Targeted editing and color enhancement: saturate or lighten channels to control film density and ink flow on press.
Underbase control
Live underbase locked to position one, or static underbase independent of later edits — print one white instead of two and save a screen.
Channel merging
Merge separations (gray, purple, turquoise and more) to reduce the number of screens needed for the final print.
Print Commander
Sep Studio's own output module prints your separations to film with control and confidence — halftone frequency, angle and dot shape managed.
DCS2.eps export
Save separations to DCS2.eps and use them in any film printing RIP or graphics application that supports the format — total workflow freedom.
Compatibility — Separation Studio 4
Separation Studio 4 accepts artwork from all major graphics applications and outputs separations usable with any film printing RIP, including AccuRIP.
Input artwork
- Photographs & scans
- Photoshop files
- Corel Painter files
- Illustrations
- Various formats
Separation styles
- Simulated process
- Simple spot color
- Complex spot color
- Underbase white
Output
- Print Commander
- Direct-to-inkjet film
- DCS2.eps files
- Any film RIP
Presses
- Manual presses
- Automatic presses
- All skill levels
Frequently asked questions
Is the Separation Studio 4 software key sent physically?
No. The Separation Studio 4 activation key is sent by email only. You receive your software key directly in your inbox after the order is confirmed — no postal shipment, no physical item.
How long does it take to receive my activation key?
Usually within a few minutes after order confirmation. If there is a delay, please check your spam folder. If you haven't received anything within 24 hours, contact our customer support.
Which operating systems does this version support?
This version of Separation Studio 4 is supplied for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Do I need Photoshop to use Separation Studio 4?
No. Separation Studio 4 is a stand-alone application: open your art file directly in the software and it delivers print-ready separated channels in seconds, with built-in editing and enhancement tools — no plugin or third-party editor required.
Does it work with my RIP software?
Yes. You can print films directly through the built-in Print Commander, or save your separations as DCS2.eps files and output them through any film printing RIP — including AccuRIP — or any graphics application that supports the format.
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