Anime PSD Maker: Split Anime Art Into Layers

Sign in, upload the image and start an HD run. It usually takes one to two minutes. Preview each named layer, then download the anime PSD or a ZIP of transparent PNGs.

Yes, as a base. Re-save it from Photoshop or CLIP STUDIO PAINT before importing it into Live2D Cubism Editor, and expect to cut finer parts: a riggable Live2D PSD needs far finer parts than an AI split returns: front and back hair, eyes, brows and mouth on their own layers, with hidden areas painted in. Nothing here rigs a model for you.

Re-save the PSD from Photoshop or CLIP STUDIO PAINT (the editors Live2D supports), then drag it into the modeling view of Live2D Cubism Editor. Each layer becomes its own ArtMesh, so the layer breakdown decides what you can deform. Finish cutting, repainting and naming layers in a painting app first.

Hair or accessories sometimes get a layer of their own with HD, but eyes, brows and mouths usually stay on the character layer. Expect large parts, such as the character, a held prop and the background, and cut face parts by hand.

Usually. The background layer tends to come back with that area painted in, so you can move the character without leaving a hole. Busy scenes can show smudges or repeated patterns, so check that layer before you animate.

HD decides, between 2 and 17, depending on how many distinct parts it sees, and charges 7 credits per layer. With Standard you choose: 2 for a simple character-and-background split for parallax, 4 when there are props or effects; 5 to 8 need a subscription.

Photoshop, Krita, GIMP, Affinity and the browser-based Photopea open it with layers intact; for Live2D Cubism Editor, re-save it from Photoshop or CLIP STUDIO PAINT first. Every layer sits in its original position on one canvas. If an app cannot read PSD, use the PNG ZIP.

With HD the canvas is up to 1536 px on the long edge; with Standard about 640 × 640 px. That suits sprites, motion tests and rig prototypes. For print, repaint or upscale in another app, since the tool does not upscale.

It works best on one panel or illustration with a clear subject. A full manga page with several panels, speech bubbles and screentone is too much to separate cleanly, so crop to one panel first. Lettering comes out as pixels, not editable text.

Yes. Generated anime scenes are often good inputs, with one clear subject and a simple background. You can generate one with our AI PSD generator and send it straight to the split, or upload art made elsewhere.

HD costs 7 credits per layer returned; the run holds up to 119 credits and refunds the rest when it finishes. Standard costs 10 credits per run. New accounts start with 0 credits, failed runs are refunded automatically, and neither the PSD nor the PNG ZIP carries a watermark.

Yes, as long as you own the rights to what you upload. Splitting an image does not change who owns it: fan art of existing characters stays subject to the owner’s rights, so check before selling anything made from it.