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Image2Layer vs Shotomatic

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Image2Layer compared with Shotomatic
DetailImage2Layer logo Image2LayerShotomatic logo Shotomatic
What it doesAI tool to separate images into editable layers for PSD, PNG and ZIP export Turn clicks into step-by-step guides
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 50 welcome credits. Starter: €7.99/month with 1,000 credits (about 125 layers). Creator: €16.99/month with 2,400 credits (about 300 layers). Studio: €44.99/month with 6,400 credits (about 800 layers). Yearly plans available with 2 months free. Credit packs: €3.99 for 400 credits, €7.99 for 900 Free: up to 5 captured steps per session, unlimited saved guides and documents, basic editing and export tools. Pro Lifetime (1 Mac): $39 one-time. Pro Lifetime (3 Macs): $109 one-time. Pro Subscription (3 Macs): $12/month or $72/year.
Key features
  • Semantic layer separation into subjects, objects, text, shadows and backgrounds
  • Background reconstruction behind removed objects
  • Export as layered PSD, transparent PNG or ZIP
  • Process in 60 to 120 seconds
  • Support for JPG, PNG and WebP up to 24 MB
  • Layer output at original image resolution up to 4 megapixels
  • Targeted Layer tool to extract single elements
  • Background Splitter for subject and background separation
  • Commercial use allowed without watermark on any plan
  • Failed jobs never charged, automatic credit return
  • Action Capture: save target state before each accepted click and create editable step-by-step guides
  • Timed screenshot capture with configurable intervals
  • Keypress automation to simulate keystrokes between shots
  • Website batch capture for multiple URLs at once
  • Export formats: PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4
  • Editing tools: text, shapes, lines, arrows, framing, and Action Focus
  • Multi-page document capture for books, comics, and webcomics
  • Capture entire screen, specific window, or custom area
  • Timelapse video creation from screenshot sessions
  • Offline operation: all captures stay on Mac unless shared
What makes it different
  • Background reconstruction that rebuilds hidden areas, unlike basic background removal that leaves gaps
  • Works with raster layers at original image resolution
  • Results stay accessible for 30 days for re-download without extra cost
  • Click-driven guide creation: Action Capture turns completed tasks into ordered, editable step-by-step guides automatically
  • Hands-free automation: timed capture workflows let users complete tasks without manual screenshot intervention
  • Local privacy: all captures remain on the user's Mac and work entirely offline
  • One-pass workflow: capture, review, and export in one unified application
  • Flexible export: multiple formats including PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4 video
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)27 +1 (up) since last check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)77
Citation Flow (Majestic)2634
Referring domains (Majestic)87129

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