Layer separation
Detect text, subjects, products, objects, shadows, and background instead of only cutting out the foreground.
separate image into layers
Separate any flat image into editable parts
Separate an image into layers so each subject, text block, object, shadow, and background can be moved, hidden, edited, or exported.
What this page is solving
Layer separation is the step between a static image and a reusable creative asset. It should expose the parts users actually need to move, hide, rewrite, or export.
Workflow
From flat file to editable handoff.
editable layer separation workflow for designers and marketers. The practical goal is a portable working file: visible layers, confidence-aware edits, and exports that fit the tools teams already use.
Background reconstruction
Fill hidden areas so moved layers do not leave holes in the composition.
Export control
Deliver ZIP layers and PSD-ready files before deeper plugin workflows.
Editor handoff
Keep Unlayer AI as the recovery step, then hand work to Photoshop, Figma, Canva, or motion tools.
Best-fit jobs
Use this when the image is already chosen.
The strongest users are not browsing for inspiration. They have one image and need to change something inside it.
Move a product in an ad
Hide a distracting object
Extract text regions for rewrite
Create parallax-ready depth layers
FAQ
What layers are detected?
Typical layers include background, main subject, supporting objects, text blocks, shadows, and decorative elements.
Does it work on AI images?
That is a primary use case because AI-generated images often need small targeted edits.
Can I move objects after separation?
Yes. The editor is designed around selecting, moving, hiding, and exporting individual layers.