The AI-first alternative to Separation Studio
Separation Studio helped define spot-process separation. AI Separations takes the same goal — clean, press-ready plates — and rebuilds it around AI prep, a modern interface, and a $179 one-time price, with no Photoshop required.
Same job, a faster path to clean plates
Whether you run photographic art through simulated process or pull flat logos as spot color, the output you need is identical: halftone-screened plates at the right angles, a white underbase for dark garments, and a highlight white that makes the print pop. AI Separations produces all of that — the difference is how little setup it asks of you.
Where the AI changes the workflow
- You don't prep the file by hand. AI background removal and AI upscaling clean up rough customer artwork automatically.
- You don't guess the setup. The AI Separation Advisor reads the art and recommends mode, ink count, palette, and underbase — a real advantage if separating isn't your full-time job.
- You don't open Photoshop. It's standalone — no Adobe install.
At a glance
| AI Separations | Traditional sep software | |
|---|---|---|
| AI prep (bg removal, upscaling, advisor) | Built in | Usually none |
| Standalone (no Photoshop) | Yes | Varies by product |
| Simulated process + spot | Both | Both |
| Underbase, highlight white, trapping | Automatic | Manual to semi-auto |
| Pantone-matched ink names | Yes | Varies |
| Pricing | $179 one-time | Varies — check vendor |
Reflects AI Separations' features and general category trends — confirm any competitor's current specs and pricing on their own site.
See your seps before you commit
The free trial lets you open a real customer file and look at every plate at full quality on screen. Like what you see? Clean, un-watermarked production exports and the AI Advisor unlock for a one-time $179.
Comparing other tools? See the UltraSeps or Mantra Color Separation alternative pages, or learn simulated process vs spot color.