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LayerGrab vs Photopea
Short answer: Pick LayerGrab if you want AI-powered image-to-layer conversion; pick Photopea if you want free Photoshop-like editor in the browser. LayerGrab has a free plan, paid from $12/month; Photopea is free.
LayerGrabSplit any flat image into up to 16 editable, named layers with the background filled in
PhotopeaFree Photoshop-like image editor in the browserWhich to pick
Pick LayerGrab if you want…
- AI-powered image-to-layer conversion
Pick Photopea if you want…
- Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- Browser-based Photoshop-like editing
- A free tool
Side by side
- What it is
- LayerGrab:LayerGrab uses AI to split a flat PNG, JPG or WebP into up to 16 named transparent layers with a filled background.
- Photopea:Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor with Photoshop-like tools and full PSD support.
- Best for
- LayerGrab:AI-powered image-to-layer conversion
- Photopea:Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- Who it’s for
- LayerGrab:Designers, marketers and small shops needing editable layers from existing images.
- Photopea:Designers, students, small businesses, and anyone needing online photo editing.
- Pricing
- LayerGrab:Freemium
- Photopea:Free
- Starting price
- LayerGrab:$12/month (Basic)
- Photopea:Free
- Free plan or trial
- LayerGrab:Free trial
- Photopea:Free to use
- Plans
- LayerGrab:Basic $12 / month per month · Premium $36 / month per month · Credit pack $20 $20 · Credit pack $60 $60 · Basic yearly $99 per year
- Photopea:—
- Works with
- LayerGrab:Photoshop, Figma, Sketch, Chrome
- Photopea:—
LayerGrab features
- Automatic layer extraction. AI splits an image into separate transparent layers with readable English names in about a minute.
- Multiple export formats. Download individual layers as PNG, all layers as a ZIP, or a layered PSD file.
- Plugin integrations. Works in the browser and as plugins for Photoshop, Figma, Sketch and a Chrome extension.
- Background reconstruction. Fills the background behind extracted elements so no holes remain when layers are moved.
- Credit-based pricing. Each returned layer consumes credits; plans start at $12/month for ~120 layers.
- Free initial split. Every new account gets one free image split with full layer download.
Photopea features
- Fully Local Editing. All processing runs on the user’s device, so files never leave the browser.
- PSD and 40+ Formats. Open and save PSD files plus PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, AI and many others.
- Advanced Editing Tools. Layers, masks, adjustment layers, smart objects, filters and vector graphics.
- RAW Support. Import and edit RAW files such as DNG, CR2, NEF with exposure and color controls.
- AI Background Removal. One-click AI to remove backgrounds or replace image parts via text prompts.
- Cross-Device Compatibility. Runs in any modern browser on any device, leveraging CPU/GPU for performance.
LayerGrab vs Photopea FAQ
What is the difference between LayerGrab and Photopea?+
Photopea runs in the browser like LayerGrab but does not provide AI-driven image-to-layer conversion.
Should I use LayerGrab or Photopea?+
Pick LayerGrab if you want AI-powered image-to-layer conversion. Pick Photopea if you want free Photoshop-like editor in the browser, browser-based Photoshop-like editing or a free tool.
Is LayerGrab or Photopea free?+
LayerGrab has a free plan; paid plans start at $12/month (Basic). Photopea is free.
Which is cheaper, LayerGrab or Photopea?+
Photopea is free, so it costs less. LayerGrab starts at $12/month (Basic).
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