# I Built an AI Tool That Turns Flat Images into Editable Layers

> Source: <https://dev.to/jesus_lopez_63e2183718359/i-built-an-ai-tool-that-turns-flat-images-into-editable-layers-2ike>
> Published: 2026-08-31 10:05:09+00:00

A flat image can look complete, but it is often difficult to edit.

If you want to move a product, remove a shadow, replace a background, edit text, or reuse part of a composition, you usually have to recreate the image structure manually in Photoshop.

That was the problem we wanted to solve with [Image2Layer](https://image2layer.com).

Image2Layer uses AI to analyze a flat JPG, PNG, or WebP image and separate it into meaningful editable layers.

Depending on the image, the result may include:

Each layer keeps its transparency, so it can be moved, hidden, edited, or recomposed independently.

After processing an image, you can export:

The goal is not to recreate the original source file perfectly. Instead, Image2Layer provides a useful editable starting point from an image that would otherwise be difficult to work with.

Some possible workflows include:

You can try it here:

AI separation is not equally easy for every image. Fine details, transparent objects, reflections, complex typography, and heavily overlapping elements can still be challenging.

We are continuing to improve:

If you work with image editing, design, or creative automation, I would be interested to hear what kind of images you would want to split into layers.