लेयर्स
Independent image planes stacked on top of each other, allowing non-destructive editing where each element can be modified independently.
Layers are the backbone of professional photo editing. Each layer contains its own image data and can be repositioned, resized, blended, and masked without affecting other layers. A typical composite might include a background layer, a subject layer, adjustment layers for color grading, and text layers for annotations. Blend modes control how layers interact — multiply darkens, screen lightens, and overlay adds contrast. Layer opacity controls transparency. Adjustment layers apply color corrections non-destructively, meaning the original pixels are never modified. This non-destructive approach allows unlimited experimentation and revision without accumulating quality loss from repeated edits.