Layers In digital image editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, layers refer to individual, stackable elements within a document that contain image content, adjustments, text, or other graphical elements. Layers allow users to work with different elements of an image independently, enabling non-destructive editing, precise control, and creative flexibility in the editing process. Each layer in a document can contain its own content, opacity, blending modes, and effects, which can be manipulated and combined with other layers to create complex compositions, composites, and effects.
By organizing content into separate layers, users can easily rearrange, modify, or remove elements without affecting the rest of the image. Layers can be added, deleted, duplicated, merged, and grouped to streamline the editing workflow and maintain project organization. Layer-based editing enables photographers and digital artists to experiment with various adjustments, effects, and creative techniques while retaining the ability to make changes and revisions at any stage of the editing process. |