Splat, a new app developed by the team behind the Retro photo-sharing platform, leverages generative AI to turn any image into a customizable coloring page for children. The app directly addresses common frustrations parents face when searching for printable coloring content online – excessive ads, paywalls, and limited selection.
Solving a Common Parental Pain Point
Many free coloring page websites are cluttered with ads or require payment, despite the fact that children often discard their artwork quickly. Splat offers a simple, ad-free alternative by allowing parents to instantly generate coloring pages from their own photos or from curated, kid-friendly categories like animals, space, and fairy tales. This eliminates the need to sift through low-quality websites or spend money on disposable art supplies.
How Splat Works
The app is designed for ease of use. Users select a photo from their device or take a new one, then choose a stylistic filter (anime, cartoon, 3D, etc.). The AI rapidly transforms the image into a line-art coloring page that can be printed or colored digitally.
- Customization: The app prompts users to select app icons and preferred categories during the initial setup.
- Accessibility: A birth year verification pop-up prevents accidental purchases by children, ensuring parental control over subscription costs.
- Pricing: Splat offers two subscription tiers: $4.99 weekly (25 pages) or $49.99 annually (500 pages).
Beyond Coloring: The Rise of AI-Powered Creativity Tools
Splat is part of a growing trend of AI-driven tools designed to spark children’s imagination. Similar projects include Stickerbox, which prints AI-generated stickers, and Casio’s Moflin, an AI-powered robotic pet. These innovations signal a shift toward more personalized and interactive creative experiences for kids.
Generative AI is not just about automation; it’s about giving children new ways to express themselves and engage with technology in a playful, educational manner.
Splat provides a practical solution to a common parenting challenge while demonstrating how AI can be applied to enhance everyday creativity. The app’s simplicity and affordability make it a compelling alternative to traditional coloring resources.
