Screen Printing Color Count Estimator
Get a quick ballpark of how many ink colors a screen printed design needs. This is an estimate only.
PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP or BMP. We look at the image to guess how many ink colors it has and set the design complexity for you. Your file stays in your browser. It is not uploaded or saved anywhere.
Estimated ink colors
Estimate only. This number may be wrong. The actual color count depends on the final artwork. This estimate does not include underbase colors. An underbase may be required, especially on dark garments.
How it works: we start from a typical range for your design type, add about one color for every two extra design elements, The count shows ink colors only and does not include an underbase.