Save Hours in Photoshop: Use AI to Split Character Art into Layers

Whether you're working under a deadline, prepping sprites for a game, or building assets for a motion graphic, separating image layers manually in Photoshop can eat up hours. That’s why commission artists, animation teams, and game developers are turning to AI-powered layer splitting to save time and streamline their workflows.In this guide, we’ll walk you through how KomikoAI’s AI Layer Splitter lets you instantly turn your character art into clean, editable layers—no masking, no magic wand, and no headaches required.

What Is AI Layer Splitting?

AI Layer Splitting is an automated process where artificial intelligence analyzes an image and separates it into individual layers, such as:

Character vs. background
Clothing, hair, accessories
Limbs and body parts
Foreground vs. props

KomikoAI uses advanced deep learning to detect these elements with impressive precision, saving creators hours of manual editing.

Why Use AI to Separate Image Layers?

Clean, Precise Layer Extraction

KomikoAI's model is trained to detect fine details and boundaries—ideal for anime, game art, or digital illustrations.

Save Time & Effort

No more hours of lassoing and erasing. Upload, click, download. Done in seconds.

Flexible Editing

Once split, you can individually edit, re-color, or animate components however you like.

Game-Ready Assets

Perfect for isolating sprites, objects, or UI layers for game dev.

Animation-Ready Outputs

Export layers into your favorite software like Spine, Live2D, or After Effects.

How to Use KomikoAI’s AI Layer Splitter

You don't need to know Photoshop or complex software. KomikoAI makes it beginner-friendly.

Step 1: Upload Your Image

Accepted formats: JPG and PNG

Step 2: Click "Split Image"

The AI will analyze the artwork and instantly extract its components.

Step 3: Download Your Layers

Each layer will be downloadable at the same resolution as your original upload.👉 Try the feature here: AI Layer Splitter Tool →

Who Should Use This?

Commission artists prepping for animation or PSD delivery
Production studios with tight content pipelines
Game developers preparing sprite sheets
Vtuber and Live2D creators looking to isolate facial features and movement parts
Beginner creators with no Photoshop background

Real Use Case: From Flat Art to Layered Asset

"I used to spend an hour splitting a commission piece for Live2D. Now I just use KomikoAI’s tool and it's done in 15 seconds. Total game-changer."
—Freelance Animator

Tips for Best Results

Use clean, high-res PNGs
Avoid busy scenes with overlapping objects
Clear boundaries between elements = better layer splits

Try It Free

New users receive 500 Zaps (credits) on sign-up to try out KomikoAI’s full toolset, including advanced layer splitting.Start Now with AI Layer Splitter🚀 Want to explore more KomikoAI tools?

Bonus: What You Can Do After Splitting

Import split parts into Photoshop for coloring
Animate separated limbs in After Effects
Create character animation using Live2D
Use for merch mockups, stickers, or social posts
Build modular game assets