ImageToLayers vs Pixelcut

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.

Pixelcut is an AI photo and video editor focused on product photography, with tools for background removal, upscaling, image expansion, retouching, product shots, ads, and video. Its web background remover accepts JPG, PNG, and HEIC images up to 50 MB and 6000 × 6000 pixels, and offers free HD downloads without a watermark or sign-up. The editor can upscale images up to 16×, use generative fill for retouching, generate shadows, and batch edit hundreds of files. The background-removal page lists bulk processing for up to 10,000 images in one batch, with ZIP export. The API costs 5 credits per image, shown as $0.05 per image, and accepts PNG or JPEG inputs; outputs include transparent PNG, alpha masks, and ZIP files. Pixelcut is available on Android, iOS, and web, with API access. Its free plan includes limited background removal and upscaling, with exports without a watermark. Pixelcut describes its intended users as sellers, creators, and brands working on product photos, e-commerce catalogs, ads, and social content.