Getting started

Install to first film.

A step-by-step walkthrough of the Color Sep Pro workflow — from opening your artwork to printing a film-ready separation.

01

Install & activate

  • After purchasing a plan, download the installer from your Account dashboard.
  • Run the installer and launch Color Sep Pro.
  • Sign in with your account — your license activates on this device automatically.
  • A connection is needed once to validate the license; separation itself runs offline.
02

Open your artwork

  • Click "Open" or drag and drop a file onto the window.
  • Supported formats: PNG, JPG, TIFF, SVG and PDF.
  • For raster art, use 300 DPI or higher for the cleanest results.
  • Recent files appear on the home screen for quick access.
03

Choose a process

  • Pick Spot Color, CMYK, Monotone or Vector from the process picker.
  • Color Sep Pro only enables the modes that fit your file type and your plan.
  • SVG and vector PDFs go to the Vector workflow; raster files can use Spot, CMYK or Monotone.
  • A live progress bar tracks the job — you can cancel at any time.
04

Spot color separation

  • The app auto-detects colors and lists each one as its own layer.
  • Review the proof preview to see how the channels composite on your garment color.
  • Toggle the dedicated black layer and white underbase as needed.
  • Merge similar layers, then refine to the exact channel count you want to print.
05

CMYK & monotone halftones

  • CMYK builds cyan, magenta, yellow and black plates with moiré-safe screen angles.
  • Monotone produces a single-color screen — choose its angle and positive/negative output.
  • Set your line count (LPI) to match your mesh; the app handles dot gain via gamma.
  • Supply source and destination ICC profiles for a fully color-managed CMYK workflow.
06

Vector & flat artwork

  • Vector mode separates SVG, vector PDF and flat raster logos by color.
  • The preflight grader scores how print-ready the file is before you separate.
  • Color Sep Pro renders one clean layer per color, ready for film.
  • Use it for crisp, edge-defined artwork where halftones aren't needed.
07

Registration, film & export

  • Add registration marks on export or print so every screen lines up on press.
  • Set the print size — A4, A3, A3+ or a custom size — with accurate scaling.
  • Export press-ready PDF, TIFF or PNG (SVG for vector jobs).
  • Or send film positives straight to your printer from within the app.
08

Preferences & updates

  • Open Preferences to set defaults for LPI, CMYK screen angles and print size.
  • These defaults are reused every time you start a new separation.
  • Built-in updates keep your engine current while your license is active.
  • Manage your license and device activation from your account dashboard.