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AI image layer separator
AI Layer Splitter | Separate Images Into Layers Online
Upload a clean image and split it into background, subject, text, objects, comic characters, anime art, props or product graphics. Start with the free online Quick Mode layer sheet, then use PRO when your source needs cleaner, production-ready separation.
Separate image into layersJPG, PNG or WEBP. Start with the sample if you'd like to test it first.
No image? Try one of these:
Live tool
Try an online image layer separator before masking by hand.
Start with the loaded sample or replace it with your own image. Quick Mode gives you a fast, reviewable image-to-layers result; PRO is the upgrade path for cleaner background, subject, text, object and character separation when the source is production-ready.
Free Quick ModeSeparate background, subject, text and objectsPRO model for cleaner separationDownloadable PNG layer sheet
PRO
PRO Mode
Advanced model. Cleaner separation within the asset sheet.
Layer asset workflow
Move from a flat image to editable layer assets your team can animate, edit and ship
AI Layer Splitter is an image-to-layers tool for creators who already have a source image but need the practical production pieces behind it: foreground, background, subject, characters, hair, face, outfit, limbs, text, objects, props, product details and accessories.
Primary audience
Designers, animators, e-commerce teams, game artists and motion-comic creators
Built for artists, indie game teams, animators, marketers, e-commerce teams and ACG creators who need to turn one flat image into reusable production assets without spending the whole session masking.
Flat artwork blocks motion
A polished PNG cannot blink, parallax, swap props, isolate products or become a sprite until the main parts are separated.
Manual masking eats creative time
Selection tools, edge clean-up and layer naming can take longer than the first animation test.
Revision loops get expensive
Changing one glove, bag, shoe, tail, helmet or ribbon can turn into a full repaint when every part is fused together.
The aha moment
Before
One striking character image that looks finished, but is still locked as a single flat bitmap.
After
A clear asset sheet with foreground, background, characters, text and objects separated, so artists can plan motion, edit details and hand over production references.
Layer split workflow
- 1Upload one clean cartoon, game, anime, mascot, product, prop or graphic design image.
- 2Generate a Quick sheet first to check whether the visible parts separate well.
- 3Use PRO when the source is clean and the project needs a higher-quality pass.
- 4Download the sheet for animation blocking, sprite planning or creative editing.
Production ROI
Minutes
First asset sheet
Create a reviewable separation pass before opening a full manual masking workflow.
1 image
Reusable production start
Move from a single character image into parts for animation, games and editing handoff.
Case study
Mascot image to motion plan
A brand mascot can move from one static illustration into separated head, tail, shoes, bag, clothing and accessory references for faster animation planning.
Result
Artists can review which parts are usable, decide whether to rerun with PRO, and start clean-up from a concrete sheet instead of a blank masking session.
LlamaGen layer workflow
cartoon, anime and game asset prep
How it works
Image to layers in three clear steps
Treat AI Layer Splitter as the first clean pass: upload one image, generate a layer sheet, then use the result in your editor, animation workflow or game asset pipeline.
- 1
Start with one clean image
Use full-body character art, mascot art, anime key art, game concepts, product shots, graphic designs, props or product-style illustrations with visible edges.
- 2
Generate the first sheet
Quick Mode creates a fast visual checkpoint so the team can see hair, face, clothing, hands, props, shoes, background, text, objects and accessories in context.
- 3
Upgrade only when it's worth it
PRO Mode is best after the first sheet proves the source is readable and the project needs a cleaner model pass.
- 4
Hand over with confidence
Use the downloaded sheet for motion blocking, rig planning, sprite references, repainting or creative compositing.
The goal is a reviewable production starting point, not a vague AI demo.
Layer decomposition
AI finds the pieces,you keep the layout
The AI layer splitter analyses your artwork and identifies different elements such as characters, backgrounds and objects, creating separate layers. It breaks down images while preserving layout, hierarchy and design intent, and works best with graphic design, illustrated products, character art and clean game assets.
Source image
Part map
Asset sheet
Handoff
Layer Decomposition is an AI agent capability that separates a single image into logical, editable visual layers such as foreground, background and objects.
AI-powered layer separation for designers, animators and e-commerce teams. Separate background, subjects, text and objects automatically.
Break game character concepts into practical references for sprites, UI portraits, inventory props, equipment variants and animation tests with an AI layer splitter for game assets.
Use the first image separate layers sheet to decide whether the source needs clean-up, cropping or a PRO pass before deeper production work.
Example coverage
Built around the character types creators actually upload
The gallery is organised around the main production scenarios: cartoon mascots, game characters, anime characters and object-based image-to-layers workflows. Each example uses an original AI-generated source image and a matching split asset sheet.
Cartoon characters
Mascots, child characters, sticker-style heroes and motion-comic characters with expressive props and accessories.
Red panda studio mascot
Cloud delivery mascot
Space camp cartoon kid
Game characters
RPG heroes, cyber runners, cosy NPCs, equipment layers, weapons, inventory references and sprite-prep sheets.
RPG forest knight
Cyber runner hero
Cozy alchemist NPC
Anime characters
Modern anime key art with hair, uniform, ribbon, helmet, glove, boot, harness and charm separation.
Magic academy student
Mecha pilot
Production scenario map
Match the layer sheet to the job your team is actually doing
AI Layer Splitter is most useful when the output has a destination. These scenarios explain what source image to upload, which parts to inspect, and how the sheet moves into animation, games, comics, e-commerce or brand production.
Mascot animation
Turn a brand character into motion references
Use a clean mascot pose when you need social stickers, short ads, landing-page motion or simple rig planning.
Source to upload
A full-body mascot with visible face, hands, shoes, tail, props and clothing edges.
Useful layers to inspect
HeadHandsShoesTailPropsClothing
Production handoff
Give animators a reviewable parts sheet before they trace, redraw or rig the final motion.
Indie game asset prep
Break a character concept into sprite and UI references
Use approved game art when the team needs equipment variants, inventory icons, profile art or fast pose exploration.
Source to upload
A readable character concept with clear armour, weapons, bag, cape, hair, boots and silhouette.
Useful layers to inspect
WeaponArmourCapeBootsBagUI prop
Production handoff
Use the sheet as a starting reference for sprite clean-up, equipment swaps and gameplay-facing art.
Anime and ACG edits
Separate key art parts before expression or outfit changes
Use anime-style character art when you need hair, face, uniform, ribbon, glove, helmet or accessory control.
Source to upload
A single anime character with strong outlines, visible outfit details and minimal background noise.
Useful layers to inspect
HairFaceUniformRibbonGlovesAccessory
Production handoff
Review the sheet before expression edits, outfit variations, character cards or short animatic tests.
Comic and ad iteration
Make approved art easier to revise without repainting everything
Use campaign characters, props or illustrated products when last-minute revisions keep affecting small visual parts.
Source to upload
A polished illustration with the object centred, visible edges and the main revision targets unobscured.
Useful layers to inspect
ObjectHandsAccessoryLogo areaPropBackground
Production handoff
Give designers a clear sheet for prop swaps, copy-safe variants and compositing experiments.
Input quality
Good image-to-layers results start with a source the model can read
The tool works best when the subject is clean, complete and clearly separated. It is not a shortcut for every crowded photo, sketch sheet, obscured pose or dense layout where foreground, background, text and objects overlap heavily.
Best sources
- One clear cartoon, anime, game, mascot, product, prop, graphic design or illustrated subject
- Full silhouette visible with room around hands, hair, shoes, tail, cape, bag, weapons or props
- Simple background, clean outlines, readable colours and major parts not hidden behind the body
Avoid these
- Crowded scenes, overlapping people, busy photo backgrounds or tiny accessories
- Sketch marks, handwritten notes, paper guide lines, shadows or low-resolution compression
- Cropped feet, covered hands, hidden props, transparent fabric and parts the model cannot see
Recovery path
- Run Quick Mode first and inspect the sheet before spending on another pass
- Crop in closer, clean background marks and give the subject more space
- Use PRO only when the first sheet proves the source is structurally readable
Result review guide
Know when a layer split is useful in production
A generated sheet should be judged like a first production pass, not a magic final file. Use the checklist to decide whether to download, rerun, crop the source or move to PRO after the image layer separator identifies usable foreground, background, subject, object and text areas.
Acceptance checks
- The original subject is still recognisable after separation.
- The most important production parts are visible as separate sheet elements, including characters, foreground details, background pieces, text, props or objects where present.
- No critical part is cropped off, over-blurred or replaced with a different design.
- The team can name the next action: download, clean up, rerun Quick or try PRO.
Part readability
Weak result
Important parts are melted together, duplicated at random or hidden under visual clutter.
Production-useful result
The sheet makes the main visible parts easy to identify at a glance: head, limbs, clothing, props, accessories and background pieces.
Style preservation
Weak result
The character looks like a new design with different proportions, colours, line quality or personality.
Production-useful result
The separated parts still feel connected to the original art direction, with a recognisable silhouette, palette and character identity.
Edit path
Weak result
The sheet is interesting, but the team cannot tell what to trace, redraw, mask or test next.
Production-useful result
Artists can immediately choose parts for clean-up, rig blocking, sprite reference, prop swaps or compositing tests.
Source diagnosis
Weak result
A poor split gives no clue whether the issue came from the model or the uploaded image.
Production-useful result
The result shows what to fix next: crop in closer, remove sketch marks, add more margin, simplify the background or use PRO.
Layer sheet examples
Layer splitter examples for cartoons, games and anime
Each card shows a generated layer sheet so visitors can inspect separated characters, props, backgrounds and design parts in one clear, results-focused view.
Cartoon character
Cartoon Studio Mascot
A mascot character with headphones, hoodie, satchel, tail, shoes and drawing tools becomes a practical sheet for animation review.
Cartoon character
Cloud Delivery Mascot
A sticker-style cartoon hero becomes a parts sheet with scarf, bag, shoes, goggles, hands and rounded body components.
Cartoon character
Space Camp Cartoon Kid
A child astronaut illustration becomes a sheet for helmet, suit, gloves, boots, patches, backpack and motion-comic parts.
Game character
RPG Forest Knight
A fantasy game character is split into armour, cloak, sword, shield, pouches, boots, limbs and reusable sprite references.
Game character
Cyber Runner Hero
A cyberpunk action character becomes a high-detail parts reference for jacket, visor, gloves, shoes, straps, baton and body pieces.
Game character
Cozy Alchemist NPC
A cosy NPC with hat, apron, potion satchel, bottles, map, boots and warm clothing becomes a reusable game production sheet.
Anime character
Anime Magic Student
Anime key art with uniform, ribbon, wand, hair, charm, gloves and boots becomes a parts sheet for edits and motion tests.
Anime character
Anime Mecha Pilot
A sci-fi anime pilot is separated into hair, face, jacket, gloves, harness, boots, helmet and body components.
Choose your layer workflow
A clearer path from flat image to editable layer assets
Turn one finished image into separated visual parts that are easier to review, edit, animate or rebuild.
Separate an image into layers online before opening Photoshop
Upload a clean image and create a clear PNG layer sheet with foreground, background, subject, objects, text, clothing, props and accessories in one result.
- Best for clean photos, illustrations, graphic designs, product shots and character art.
- Useful before manual clean-up in Photoshop, Figma, Procreate, After Effects or a game pipeline.
Use an image layer separator before detailed editing
An image layer separator helps designers, marketers, animators and game teams identify which parts of a source image can become editable assets. Instead of redrawing every element from scratch, teams can generate a PNG layer sheet, compare the original with the separated result, and decide whether the source needs cropping, clean-up, Quick Mode or a PRO pass.
- Separate background, subjects, visible objects, text and props automatically.
- Preserve layout intent so the sheet still matches the source composition.
Create an image separate layers sheet for games and animation
Create a downloadable sheet for sprite prep, rig planning, motion comics, e-commerce edits, sticker variants or character handoff. It works best when one clear subject has visible edges and minimal overlap.
- Review character parts, accessories, equipment and environment pieces side by side.
- Use the sheet as a production reference before rebuilding final editable files.
Handoff checklist
What to keep before the sheet leaves LlamaGen
The best layer-splitting workflow preserves context. Keep the source, the generated sheet and a short review note so the next artist knows what to use and what still needs cleaning up.
Keep the source context
The original image explains intent when an animator, game artist or designer reviews the separated sheet later.
- Save the source image beside the generated sheet.
- Keep the crop that produced the best result.
- Note whether the run used Quick Mode or PRO Mode.
Mark what is usable
A first sheet becomes more valuable when the team knows which parts are ready and which need manual finishing.
- Circle the parts that are clean enough to trace or reference.
- Flag merged edges, missing accessories or off-model details.
- Decide whether a rerun is worth the credits before clean-up starts.
Move into production
Use the sheet as a practical bridge into animation, sprite prep, comic edits or compositing instead of treating it as a final PSD replacement.
- Use separated parts for motion blocking and rig planning.
- Create sprite, UI, prop or sticker variants from the strongest pieces.
- Hand the sheet to artists as a reference for final manual polish.
AI Layer Splitter gives teams a faster first pass; final production assets still benefit from human review and clean-up.
AI Layer Splitter FAQ
What is AI Layer Splitter?
AI Layer Splitter turns a single flat image into a clear PNG layer sheet with visible backgrounds, subjects, text, props, objects, product details and character parts separated for editing, animation, game art, motion comics, e-commerce and compositing workflows.
Can I separate an image into layers online for free?
Yes. Quick Mode is the free online starting point for a reviewable image-to-layers result. Use it to test whether the source image separates well before spending time on manual masking or upgrading for a cleaner PRO pass.
Is there an AI or plugin that could help me separate objects into layers quickly?
Yes. AI Layer Splitter works as a web-based AI image layer separator: upload one image, let the model identify subjects, backgrounds, text, props and objects, then download a reviewable image-to-layers sheet. It works best for clean photos, graphic design, illustrated products, game assets and character art; more complex images may still need manual clean-up in Photoshop, Figma or another editor.
How do I turn an image into layers for editing?
Upload a clean image, run Quick Mode and review the generated image-to-layers sheet. The result separates visible foreground, background, subject, text, props and objects into a practical reference you can use for editing, compositing, animation blocking, sprite prep or manual clean-up.
Does AI Layer Splitter export a PSD file with editable layers?
The current workflow creates a downloadable PNG layer sheet rather than a finished layered PSD. Use it as the first AI image layer separation pass, then recreate, mask or polish the strongest parts in Photoshop, Figma, Procreate, After Effects or your game asset pipeline.
What is Layer Decomposition?
Layer Decomposition is an AI agent capability that separates a single image into logical, editable visual layers such as foreground, background, subjects, text and objects. It helps teams move from a flat image to a practical layer sheet for review, editing, animation and production handoff.
Can I use it like Qwen Image Layered for online layer editing?
Yes. LlamaGen AI Layer Splitter separates the background, text, subjects and visible objects in the browser and provides a downloadable asset sheet for follow-up editing.
What images work best?
Clean illustrated subjects work best: cartoon mascots, anime characters, game characters, product-style graphics, props and full-body designs with visible hair, clothing, limbs, shoes, weapons, bags, tails, text, objects or accessories.
Can I use it for cartoon characters?
Yes. Cartoon characters and mascots are one of the strongest use cases because the outlines, props, clothing, hands, shoes and facial features are often clear enough to become a useful sheet.
Can I use it for game characters and sprites?
Yes. AI Layer Splitter for game assets can turn clean character concepts into a starting point for sprite references, pose variants, inventory icons, equipment edits, UI portraits and animation blocking.
Can I use it for anime characters?
Yes. Anime-style characters can be split into visible hair, face, outfit, ribbon, glove, boot, prop, helmet and accessory references when the source image is clean.
What is the difference between Quick Mode and PRO Mode?
Quick Mode creates a fast, reviewable asset sheet. PRO Mode uses an upgraded model for cleaner separation when the source image is readable and the project needs a higher-quality pass.
Will every image split perfectly?
No. Very crowded scenes, hidden body parts, overlapping subjects, sketch marks, heavy shadows, cropped limbs or tiny accessories may still need source clean-up or manual finishing.
Can I use the result commercially?
You can use generated outputs according to your LlamaGen plan and terms. Please make sure you also have the rights to any source image you upload.
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Turn one character image into production-ready parts
Start with the preloaded sample, upload your own cartoon, anime or game character, and create a reviewable layer sheet in minutes. Use the first result to decide whether Quick is enough or a PRO pass is worth it.