AI-powered layer separation

Image to Layers — Turn Any Image into Editable Layers

Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP. Our AI separates the scene into clean transparent PNG layers, ready for Photoshop, Figma, or your next idea.

  • Low-cost 2-layer mode
  • No card required
  • Uploads aren't public
Number of layers2

2 layers · uses 2 layer credits

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Your upload is used only to create this result.

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JPGPNGWEBP→Transparent PNG layers

One image. Every element editable.

See how a flat image becomes a creative file

Move through the layers to inspect the background, shadow, product, and details independently.

1Base scene
2Accent object
3Products
4Foreground leaves
Real output · 4 layers
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A simple three-step workflow

How Image to Layers Works

img2layers turns a flattened picture into separate transparent assets without requiring hours of manual masking. Upload a supported file, choose the amount of separation you need, and review the returned layers before downloading them.

Upload a source image

Start with a JPG, PNG, or WebP file up to 10 MB. Product photos, portraits, posters, and compositions with clear visual boundaries usually give the AI the strongest signals. Your upload stays private to the processing workflow and is never added to a public gallery.

Choose how to split the image into layers

Use two layers when you mainly need a subject and background. Choose four or more when shadows, text, props, foreground elements, or clothing need to remain independent. Optional separation guidance lets you describe the structure you want without changing the source file.

Review and download transparent PNG layers

The AI separates the image into transparent PNG layers and presents every returned asset for review. Toggle layers on and off, inspect how they combine, then download individual files or a ZIP for Photoshop, Photopea, Affinity Photo, Figma, or another editing tool.

Built for real creative work

Skip the masking. Start editing.

Commerce
Commerce

Product photography

Move products, rebuild shadows, and swap backgrounds without a reshoot.

Portrait
Portrait

Portrait editing

Separate people, clothing, props, and backdrops for faster creative retouching.

Campaigns
Campaigns

Posters & social

Remix campaign art into new ratios while keeping visual elements separate.

Built for flexible editing

What You Can Separate into Editable Layers

A useful split depends on what you plan to change next. Instead of forcing every image into the same template, img2layers uses your selected layer count and optional guidance to create an editable structure that matches the job.

Subjects and backgrounds

Separate a person, animal, or main object from its environment so you can replace the backdrop, adjust the subject independently, or create alternate crops. A two-layer result is often the fastest and most economical starting point for this common edit.

Products, props, and shadows

Split image elements such as a product, supporting props, contact shadows, and studio background into independent files. Commerce teams can reposition the hero object, rebuild lighting, and prepare consistent marketplace graphics without repeating the original photo shoot.

Text and campaign graphics

Separate image into layers for headlines, graphic accents, foreground art, and background scenes when adapting a poster or social campaign. Independent transparent PNGs make it easier to create new aspect ratios while preserving the recognizable parts of the original composition.

Portrait details and clothing

Request separate layers for a person, clothing, accessories, hair, or backdrop when a portrait needs more control. Clear guidance is especially useful when neighboring elements share similar colors or overlap, because it tells the model which visual boundaries matter to your edit.

Logos, labels, and small details

Keep brand marks, stickers, interface elements, or decorative accents separate when they need their own color, position, or visibility changes. Fine details work best when they have enough contrast and pixel area in the source; very small or blurred elements may remain grouped with a neighboring layer.

Foreground effects and scene depth

Pull leaves, particles, frames, reflections, or foreground shapes away from the main scene to restore a sense of depth during a redesign. Once separated, these elements can move above or below the subject, receive their own opacity treatment, or disappear entirely without flattening the rest of the image.

Image separation may also reconstruct areas hidden behind foreground objects, so results vary with scene complexity. Start with fewer layers, inspect the output, and increase the count only when more elements need independent control. For clearer results, describe elements by their role and position—such as front product, table shadow, and white background—instead of requesting an arbitrary high layer count.

Simple pricing

Create more, mask less

Explore the free demo above, then pay only when you generate your own layers. Every successful output layer uses one credit.

Credit Pack

For a few one-off projects

$6one time
  • 18 layer credits
  • ≈ 4 four-layer images
  • No recurring subscription
  • Individual PNG downloads

Pro

For high-volume creators

$49/ month
  • 205 layer credits / month
  • ≈ 51 four-layer images
  • Best rate · $0.24 per credit
  • Individual PNG downloads

Every option supports 2–10 layers. Monthly credits reset on successful renewal and do not roll over; one-time credit packs do not expire.

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know

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What does image to layers mean?+

It means turning one flat image into multiple independently editable transparent layers, such as a background, subject, shadow, and details.

Where can I edit the generated layers?+

You get transparent PNG layers you can import into Photoshop, Photopea, Affinity Photo, or Figma, so every separated element stays independently editable.

Which image formats are supported?+

You can upload JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP images up to 10 MB.

How many layers should I choose?+

Start with 2 for a subject and background. Use 4 only when shadows, text, or props need to stay independently editable.

Do I need Photoshop?+

No. Layer separation runs in your browser workflow. Use Photoshop, Photopea, Affinity Photo, or Figma only if you want to continue editing.

Can I download each layer separately?+

Yes. Every generated transparent PNG can be previewed and downloaded individually.

Will the AI recreate hidden parts of an object?+

The model may reconstruct areas hidden by foreground elements. Results depend on image complexity and your separation guidance.

Are my images private?+

Uploads are used only to process your request and create the requested layers. We do not sell your personal information, use uploaded images for advertising, or make them public.

AI-powered layer separation

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