Overview
Separation Studio® NXT is a powerful, user-friendly software designed to elevate screen print workflows for shops of all sizes. Engineered to tackle even the most intricate designs with ease, speed, and precision, this solution is perfect for optimizing daily operations, reducing screen requirements, enhancing printing capabilities, and maximizing profitability. Whether your jobs demand high or low screen loads, Separation Studio NXT delivers consistent, press-ready results with exceptional accuracy.
A History of Excellence
Innovation drives great solutions, and Separation Studio NXT is no exception. Our journey began in 1995 with Spot Process®, an Adobe Photoshop plug-in that transformed the industry by breaking down the RGB light spectrum using a proprietary algorithm. While the technology behind it was groundbreaking, its impact was clear: millions of print impressions over decades, proving its unmatched value in delivering superior separation and press results. Since then, Separation Studio has become the industry standard for excellence.
Today, Freehand continues to innovate, evolving Separation Studio NXT to meet the dynamic needs of modern screen printers. This advanced software integrates intelligent automation, allowing users to focus on what they do best—creating and printing.
Separation Studio NXT: The Ultimate Tool for Every Screen Print Design
Two Powerful Separation Engines, Limitless Possibilities
Built on the trusted Spot Process engine and a unique Vector PDF engine, Separation Studio NXT provides unmatched versatility, allowing you to achieve stunning results without unnecessary complexity. With ease and confidence, this software enables you to grow your business and master every project—no matter the challenge.
1. Spot Process Engine
The Spot Process engine specializes in separating tonal raster images (e.g., photos, airbrush, paintings). Trusted by both novice users and industry experts, it remains the go-to solution for managing files in formats like TIF, PNG, and JPG. The engine automatically separates the artwork using RGB spectral values, ensuring accurate color handling, including gray-neutral adjustments and essential white separations. Within seconds, it generates print-ready separations in press order, applying a standardized set of colors that align perfectly with RGB values.
The Spot Process engine’s intelligent algorithms ensure every artwork—regardless of complexity—receives the same high-quality treatment, enabling seamless and predictable results across various designs.
2. Vector PDF Engine
Exclusive to Separation Studio NXT, the Vector PDF engine excels at handling artwork from illustration programs, quickly managing complex designs with a mix of spot and process colors. The engine converts unnecessary process colors into optimized spot colors, simplifying designs for screen printing while maintaining properly built spot colors. With powerful features like PressFit® and Power Merge, this engine allows users to reduce screen requirements, increasing workflow efficiency while maintaining precise control over the final product.
Whether you’re working with a simple design or a complex vector file, Separation Studio NXT streamlines the separation process, saving you time, effort, and resources while enhancing the quality of your prints.
Tailored for Screen Printing Professionals
After Separation Studio NXT delivers precise color separations, you gain access to an intuitive user interface loaded with customizable tools to fine-tune your project. Need to reduce the number of screens? It’s easy. Preparing a base for colored garments? No problem. Adjusting color saturation for perfect prints? Absolutely.
Separation Studio NXT offers a comprehensive suite of features to refine separations from both the Spot Process and Vector PDF engines, giving you complete control over every aspect of your workflow. The software is designed by screen printers, for screen printers, ensuring that every feature aligns with the unique demands of the industry.
With an efficient, user-friendly interface, Separation Studio NXT empowers you to master its capabilities quickly—many users achieve remarkable results without ever needing to reference the User Guide, underscoring the software’s simplicity and power.
