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Qwen Image Layered

Turn flat renders into editable layers with qwen-image-layered. Drop any image and export semantic RGBA stacks ready for production.

2-6+
RGBA Layers
AI Fill
Occlusion Aware
Export
PSD Ready
Build Layers
Open Sourcev1.0.0 Release
BG
LAYER_04_FG
INTRODUCING

What Qwen Image Layered Does for Every Creator

What is qwen-image-layered?

The RGBA-native diffusion model that makes PSD-style editing immediate.

qwen-image-layered translates any RGB reference into a semantically organized stack. Each output keeps RGB and alpha aligned so you can edit subjects, props, or backgrounds without destroying the rest of the shot.

Semantic Decomposition

Intelligently separates subjects, props, and backgrounds into distinct layers.

Inherent Editability

Modify one layer without affecting the pixels of another.

Occlusion Completion

AI 'hallucinates' hidden details behind foreground objects.

RGBA-VAE Backbone

Lossless transparency handling for crisp edges.

Automation Ready

Direct ComfyUI integration for batch processing.

Variable Layer Counts

Generate 2 to 6+ layers depending on scene complexity.

Original RGB
Layer 1: BG
Layer 2: Subject

Inside the Qwen Image Layered Pipeline

From flat pixels to structured layers in five intelligent steps.

01

Upload

Feed an RGB frame to qwen-image-layered.

02

Encode

Maps RGB and transparent layers to latent space (RGBA-VAE).

03

Diffuse

VLD-MMDiT core predicts multiple layers simultaneously.

04

Complete

Hallucinates hidden backgrounds for full occlusion.

05

Export

Download RGBA PNGs and recompose anywhere.

TECH STACK: qwen-image-layered leverages RGBA-VAE for latent mapping, VLD-MMDiT for diffusion, and Occlusion-Aware Loss to ensure every layer is production-ready.

Qwen Image Layered Capabilities

Engineered for the next generation of content pipelines.

Semantic RGBA Decomposition

Splits complex scenes into crisp RGBA layers that reconstruct perfectly. Unlike basic segmentation, qwen-image-layered understands the structure of the image.

Layer-native Editing

Alter a single layer without cross-contamination.

Occlusion Completion

Reveal walls, props, or skies that were never visible.

Variable Layers

Pick 2, 4, 6, or more outputs per inference.

Automation Friendly

Insert qwen-image-layered into ComfyUI graphs. It sits mid-pipeline so graphs can branch per layer.

PSD Compatibility

Each output is a drag-and-drop PNG.

Future-Proof

Sets the stage for animation and video-layer experiments.

VS THE REST

Why Qwen Image Layered Wins the Metrics That Matter

Optimized for editability, not just mask accuracy. The only tool that outputs real, occluded pixels.

FeatureQwen LayeredSegmentationMask + InpaintVanilla Diff.
Pixel-Perfect Recomposition Yes Mix No No
Occlusion Filling (AI) High None High N/A
Layer Editability Native Limited Low None
Automation Ready Instant Fast Slow Fast
PSD Export Ready Partial Manual No

Real Pixels

We output RGBA, so teams skip manual alpha passes.

Scalable Compute

Compute scales with layer count but beats multi-tool pipelines.

Editability First

Optimized for downstream editing, not just viewing.

WORKFLOWS

Real Workflows Powered by Qwen Image Layered

From game dev to marketing automation, see where layers matter.

Asset & Sprite Production

Drag qwen-image-layered exports directly into game engines, UI kits, or Unity/Unreal.

EXPLORE

Localized Background Swaps

Use qwen-image-layered to replace regions without touching foregrounds. Perfect for e-commerce locales.

EXPLORE

Manga / Comics / Animation

Mirrors the Photoshop/Krita paradigm artists already use. Separate characters from backgrounds instantly.

EXPLORE

Automation Pipelines

Sits mid-pipeline in ComfyUI so graphs can branch per layer for specialized processing.

EXPLORE

Watch Qwen Image Layered in Action

See how the community is using qwen-image-layered.

The World Talks About Qwen Image Layered

Join the conversation on X (Twitter).

COMMUNITY

Creators on Qwen Image Layered

Reddit threads are buzzing about layer-native workflows.

Editing & Masking

Finally, I was just waiting for someone to explore this technique. This is the most logical solution to fine editing tasks.

Impact & Vision

This is HUGE if true.

Impact & Vision

This could have implications far beyond simple image generation.

Editing & Masking

Implemented right it could be a great help with one of the biggest pains in the ass involved in photoshop work, which is masking, selecting and separating.

Workflow & Tools

It's pulling apart layers and filling in the missing bits at the same time. That's cool!

Workflow & Tools

What this does is sort of encapsulate those operations into the model, which is pretty dope.

Workflow & Tools

Automatic Semantic Decomposition!

Workflow & Tools

Desperately want this, it's everything I was hoping.

Workflow & Tools

If this can become a plugin that eats an image and spits out a series of png's then fuck man this is one hell of an amazing tool.

Workflow & Tools

This fits the Krita / Photoshop layer paradigm perfectly.

Editing & Masking

Breaking apart images is way, way useful.

Editing & Masking

It's well known that masking is one of the biggest pain points in photo editing. This could finally solve that.

Decompose. Edit. Recompose.

qwen-image-layered awaits. Stop fighting with masks and start working with structure.

Native RGBA Occlusion Fill PSD Ready
SUPPORT

Common Questions