LayerShop

LayerShop is a free, open-source image editor with generative AI built in to edit layers locally or via cloud models.

LayerShop is a native image editor built for Windows that combines traditional editing tools with an AI Gen panel. It provides layers, masks, adjustment layers, type, vector shapes, and real PSD file support, driven by an open-source engine written in Rust. The integrated AI system drives ComfyUI behind the scenes, offering a setup wizard for local models and support for cloud APIs. Users can create new images from prompts, edit selected areas using tools like lassos and masks, use other layers as named visual references, and restyle existing artwork. The software runs locally on NVIDIA graphics cards or connects to external ComfyUI servers, ensuring data stays on the user machine.

LayerShop at a glance

Best for: Designer
Runs on: Windows, CLI, open source
Pricing: Free app; local models cost nothing; cloud models cost provider rates
Released: October 2026
Category: AI image tool
Website: github.com/slavomirdurej/layershop

Key features

Native image editor with layers, masks, and adjustment layers
AI Gen panel for image creation, editing, and restyling
Local model execution via integrated ComfyUI backend
Support for cloud models with user API keys
Named visual references for prompts
Real PSD and PSB file compatibility
Command-line interface and MCP server access

Use it for

Generate new pictures from text prompts on separate layers
Edit specific selected areas of an image with AI prompts
Repaint layers in different styles at adjustable strengths
Manage local AI models and ComfyUI workflows

Alternatives to LayerShop

ImageFlow — It runs entirely in your browser with no uploads, keeping your files private.
PhotoCraft Hub — Runs natively on the GPU and handles real PSD files without conversion.
ComfyUI — Local image and video generation on a node canvas, with every model and parameter in reach
Photoshop MCP — Enables AI models to inspect, edit, and export Photoshop files locally.
Scumble — Runs on ComfyUI, Comfy Cloud, or your own API keys with layer-based editing.
ArtCraft — It combines local manual layout control with flexible generation tools.
Photocraft Companion — Runs local GPU-accelerated AI models directly on active canvas layers without sandboxing
ABrush — Generate and edit with many AI models without leaving Photoshop
ComfyArt — Runs fully locally on ComfyUI with no account or cloud required.
Modly — Generates 3D models locally on your GPU for free without cloud processing.
Clipdrop — It offers a comprehensive set of AI tools from Stability for fast image editing and creation.
Leonardo — Generates images and videos with custom AI models and real-time canvas tools.

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