Unlayers
Use cases

What people use Unlayers for

Unlayers is for the moment you need to change a finished image and the source file is gone. It splits a flat JPG or PNG into editable text, cut-outs and a rebuilt background. These are the situations where that comes up most, and what people change.

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The original flat poster — One flat poster in, three kinds of layers out: text, cut-outs and the background.

The text layer — One flat poster in, three kinds of layers out: text, cut-outs and the background.

Ad creatives

Update a price or an end date, retype the copy for a new market, or bring back last year’s best ad with fresh words. Edit a flat ad creative walks through the workflow and the limits.

Posters and flyers

The event moved, the venue changed, the next edition has a new date: retype the details and keep the design. If a line is no longer needed, remove the text and the rebuilt background fills the gap.

Menus and price lists

Change prices and dish names on a menu image or a price board while keeping the layout and the typography. Check small text up close: very small print is where layers come out roughest.

Product and marketplace images

Take the promo badge off a product shot, change the text on a label, or swap the product for another picture with the cut-out’s replace option. The comparison with Photoshop and background removers shows when a simple remover is enough.

Social posts and thumbnails

Reuse a post you only have as an export: a new headline, a different font for a fresh look, the same picture.

When it is not the right tool

Retouching, compositing several photos or painting new content.
Designs you still have the source file for: editing the original is quicker and exact.
Images you do not have the rights to change.

Frequently asked questions

Which files work?

PNG, JPG and WEBP images up to 10 MB.

How long does a conversion take?

Usually a few minutes. You can leave the page; signed-in users get an email when the layers are ready.

What does it cost?

The demo is free. Each image you convert costs one credit, from a one-time pack of 10 credits or a monthly plan. Editing and exporting are free.

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