Smart Layers
Professional layer-based photo editing with AI-powered selection tools and advanced masking capabilities
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50+ Blend Modes Included • No Registration Required
Professional layer-based photo editing with AI-powered selection tools and advanced masking capabilities
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Bonus offers valid for new users only. Premium features require in-app subscription after trial period. Templates and presets compatible with Smart Layers version 2.8+. Offer availability may vary by region.
Smart Layers implements a non-destructive editing architecture where every modification exists as a separate layer with independent blend mode control. The app processes image data through a GPU-accelerated rendering pipeline that handles up to 32 simultaneous layers without performance degradation on devices with 4GB RAM or higher.
The AI selection system uses edge-detection algorithms combined with color clustering to isolate subjects from backgrounds with 94% accuracy on high-contrast images. Manual refinement tools include a pressure-sensitive brush with 512 levels of opacity control and a magnetic lasso that snaps to detected edges within 8-pixel tolerance.
Masking operations support alpha channel transparency, gradient masks, and vector-based clipping paths. The layer stack supports nested groups with up to 5 levels of hierarchy, allowing complex composition organization. Export engine outputs PNG with full alpha, JPEG with adjustable quality from 60-100%, and native .sly project files that preserve all layer data and editing history.
Stack up to 32 independent layers with individual opacity, blend mode, and transform controls. Organize layers into collapsible groups with naming and color-coding. Duplicate, merge, or flatten layers with single-tap actions. Lock transparency or position to prevent accidental edits.
Automatically detect and isolate subjects using machine learning edge detection. Smart brush adapts to image contrast levels for precise boundary recognition. One-tap background removal for portraits and product photos. Refine selections with feathering from 0-50 pixels.
Create gradient masks with linear, radial, or reflected patterns. Paint custom masks with pressure-sensitive brushes supporting 512 opacity levels. Apply vector clipping paths that scale without quality loss. Invert, expand, or contract mask boundaries with pixel-precise control.
Access professional blend modes including Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Soft Light, Color Dodge, and Linear Burn. Real-time preview shows blend results before committing. Adjust blend intensity from 0-100% with live feedback. Combine multiple blend modes across layer stack for complex effects.
Scale, rotate, and skew layers with sub-pixel precision. Perspective transform for architectural correction and creative distortion. Free warp mode with mesh grid control for organic shape manipulation. Flip horizontal or vertical with single action.
All edits preserve original image data in project file. Revert to any previous state without quality loss. Adjustment layers apply color corrections without modifying pixel data. Export flattened result while keeping layered project intact for future editing.
Developer: LayerTech Studios
Current Version: 2.8.1 for Android
Released: June 2026
Platform: Android 8.0 and higher with OpenGL ES 3.0 support
LayerTech Studios specializes in professional-grade mobile creative tools with focus on GPU-accelerated performance and intuitive touch interfaces. Smart Layers represents their flagship photo editing solution designed for content creators who need desktop-class layer control on mobile devices.
Free download for Android 8.0+. 47 MB install size. No account required to start editing.
Download for AndroidContains optional in-app purchases for premium features. Age rating 4+. Requires 4GB RAM for optimal performance with 32 layers.