LayerGrab
AI tool that separates a flat image into named, transparent layers and fills in the background behind them.
LayerGrab is an AI web tool that breaks a flat image such as a poster, banner or AI-generated picture into separate transparent layers, each with a descriptive name and a filled-in background. LayerGrab users upload a PNG, JPG or WebP file, wait roughly a minute, then copy single layers or export PNG, ZIP or PSD files.
Best for Designers, marketers and small shops who need to reuse or change elements of images they have no layered source file for.
- Platforms
- Web, Plugin, Browser extension
- Pricing model
- Credits
- Starting price
- $12 per month Basic (monthly)
- Free trial
- Yes
- Added
Last verified: . Information taken from layergrab.com.
What is LayerGrab?
LayerGrab is an AI image tool that converts a single flat picture into a stack of editable, transparent layers, one per visual element. Text, products, logos and graphics are each placed on their own layer at their original position, and the area hidden behind them is painted in so that moving an element does not leave a gap. Each layer receives a plain English name based on its content. A typical result has 7 to 10 layers plus the background, with a maximum of 16. Users can also name one specific element to extract on its own. Output can be copied to the clipboard, saved as individual PNG files, bundled as a ZIP or exported as a layered PSD. Besides the browser version, LayerGrab offers plugins for Photoshop, Figma and Sketch and a Chrome extension, all sharing one account and credit balance.
Key Features
Automatic layer splitting
Separates a flat image into typically 7 to 10 transparent layers, and up to 16, depending on how many distinct elements the picture contains.
Background fill
Reconstructs the part of the background that was covered by each element, so layers can be moved or hidden without exposing empty areas.
Descriptive layer names
Labels every layer in plain English according to what it shows, such as a price tag or a desk lamp, instead of generic numbered names.
Single-object extraction
Lets the user type the name of one element, such as a logo or headline, and returns only that element as a transparent PNG.
Multiple export options
Provides clipboard copy of a single layer, individual PNG downloads, a ZIP of all layers or a layered PSD file kept at the original size.
Design tool plugins
Places the split result as a named layer group inside Photoshop, Figma or Sketch, and a Chrome extension splits images from web pages in a side panel.
How LayerGrab works
Upload an image
Drop, paste or select a PNG, JPG or WebP file such as a poster, banner, AI image or screenshot.
Let the AI split it
Within about 60 to 100 seconds, elements are placed on separate transparent layers and the background behind them is filled in.
Review the layers
Browse the named layers and hide any of them to see what lies beneath.
Copy or export
Copy one layer into Figma, Photoshop or Canva, download it as PNG, or export all layers as a ZIP or layered PSD.
Use Cases
- Localizing a poster
- A marketer splits a finished poster, hides the headline layer and types new copy over the clean background for a different market or offer.
- Reusing a product shot
- A designer pulls the product or a badge out of an existing banner and drops it into a new layout at the correct size.
- Adjusting AI-generated art
- A creator moves, resizes or removes one object from an AI-generated illustration without regenerating the entire image.
- Recovering lost source files
- A small shop turns an old flat ad into layers so it can be edited and resized rather than redrawn from scratch.
- Grabbing elements from the web
- A designer right-clicks an image in Chrome, splits it in the side panel and copies the needed layer into a design file.
Pricing
Basic (monthly)
$12
per month, billed monthly
1,200 credits a month (about 120 layers)
- About $0.10 per layer
- Web app and all plugins included
- PNG, ZIP and PSD export
- Credits reset monthly
Premium (monthly)
$36
per month, billed monthly
3,600 credits a month (about 450 layers)
- About $0.08 per layer
- Lowest per-layer price
- Credits reset monthly
Basic (yearly)
$99
per year, billed yearly
1,200 credits added each month
- Same monthly credits as monthly Basic
- Single annual payment
Premium (yearly)
$299
per year, billed yearly
3,600 credits added each month
- Same monthly credits as monthly Premium
- Single annual payment
Credit pack 1,800
$20
one-time, one-time payment
1,800 credits (about 180 layers)
- No subscription
- Credits expire after one year
Credit pack 6,600
$60
one-time, one-time payment
6,600 credits (about 660 layers)
- No subscription
- Credits expire after one year
Charges are per returned layer: 10 credits per layer on Basic and packs, 8 on Premium; one credit equals $0.01. Each account gets one free split. Checked 3 Nov 2026 at layergrab.com.
Things to know
- Limits of the output
- Cast shadows are not preserved, text layers are returned as images rather than editable type, and character rigging splits for Live2D or Spine are not supported.
- Upload limits and variability
- Uploads accept PNG, JPG or WebP up to 20 MB, and two runs on the same image may produce a slightly different number of layers.
- Result retention
- Split results are stored for 30 days and then deleted, so layers should be downloaded if they need to be kept.
- Credit rules
- Subscription credits reset each billing month without rollover, pack credits expire one year after purchase, and failed splits are refunded in full.
FAQs
What is LayerGrab?
LayerGrab is an AI tool that turns a flat image into separate, named transparent layers with the background filled in. Results can be exported as PNG, ZIP or layered PSD.
Is LayerGrab free?
LayerGrab gives every account one free split with all layers downloadable, and sample splits can be explored without an account. After that, splits use credits from a subscription starting at $12 a month or a one-time pack starting at $20.
How are LayerGrab credits charged?
LayerGrab charges credits for each layer returned, with the filled background counted as one layer. Basic plans and credit packs use 10 credits per layer, Premium uses 8, and one credit is worth $0.01.
What file formats does LayerGrab support?
LayerGrab accepts PNG, JPG and WebP images up to 20 MB. It exports layers as PNG files, a ZIP archive or a layered PSD.
How many layers does LayerGrab produce?
LayerGrab usually returns 7 to 10 layers plus the filled background, with a maximum of 16. The number depends on how many distinct elements the image contains.
Can I edit the text after splitting an image with LayerGrab?
LayerGrab returns text as an image layer, not editable type. Because the background behind it is filled in, you can hide that layer and add new text in any design tool.
Does LayerGrab work in Photoshop, Figma or Chrome?
LayerGrab offers plugins for Photoshop, Figma and Sketch plus a Chrome extension, all using the same account and credits as the web app. The Figma plugin and Chrome extension are published, while the Photoshop and Sketch plugins are still in testing.
How long does LayerGrab keep my results?
LayerGrab keeps split results for 30 days before deleting them. Your credit and split history remains in your account.
Who it's for
- graphic designers
- marketers
- small online shops
- AI image creators
- social media managers
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