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From Flat Designs to Editable Layout (Website)
Magic Layers converts flat design images into editable layouts with separate layers, solving the problem of AI-generated designs being locked and uneditable.
What: A beta tool that transforms flat design files (like exported PNGs or AI-generated images) into editable layouts where you can select, move, edit text, change colors, and modify individual elements without regenerating the entire design.
Why it matters: AI design tools typically output flat images where everything is merged together, forcing you to regenerate the entire design if you need to fix a typo, swap a color, or move an element. This bridges the gap between AI generation speed and the editing flexibility of traditional design tools.
Takeaway: The beta is available as a premium AI feature with usage counting toward monthly allowances across different plan tiers.
Decoder
- Flat design: An image file (PNG, JPG) where all visual elements are merged into a single layer, making individual components uneditable without image editing software
- Editable layout/layers: A design file format where each element (text, shapes, images) exists on separate layers that can be independently selected, moved, and modified
Original article
Transform any flat design into an editable layout with Magic Layers. Edit text, move objects, and take full control of your designs.
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