ImageToLayers vs Photoroom

ImageToLayers converts flat JPG, PNG, and WebP images into separate visual layers that can be selected and edited. You can adjust composition, modify parts with AI, and export work as PSD or ZIP files; the contact page also describes individual transparent PNG exports. The service can estimate areas hidden behind overlapping objects, but these are AI-generated approximations rather than recovered original pixels. ImageToLayers presents workflows for designers, animators, ecommerce teams, and marketers, with background replacement, text-prompt generation, and product-scene templates. Its MCP server supports compatible clients including Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, and Windsurf. Studio includes API access, while direct HTTP REST API access is available by request. A free Starter Trial provides 20 one-time credits for selected workflows. Creator is $10 a month, billed $120 billed yearly; Studio is $30 a month, billed $360 billed yearly.

Photoroom is a freemium photo editor from a maker founded in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France. It runs on the web, iOS, and Android, with batch editing, layers, masking tools, cloud sync, and AI retouching. A free plan is available. The Pro plan includes 8,000 AI credits and 1,000 exports per month for up to 50 seats. Max provides 25,000 AI credits and 3,000 exports monthly, also for up to 50 seats. Ultra provides 75,000 AI credits and 10,000 exports monthly with the same seat limit. Enterprise uses custom credits and includes adjustable AI Shadows, visual QA tools, SLA and SSO, plus dedicated onboarding and support. The listed plans do not include prices. These plans set different monthly allowances for AI processing and exports, while the editing features support both batch workflows and individual image adjustments. Cloud sync extends the workflow across supported platforms, and masking and layers provide control over image composition.