Layers

Decompose any image layer into independently editable elements, then rotate, flip, and reorder layers directly on the canvas.

Split into layers

Decompose any image layer into its individual objects. Each becomes an independent layer you can reposition, resize or edit, then blend back into the scene.

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Right-click the layer

On any image layer in the canvas, right-click and select Split into layers.

The split takes a few minutes. A shimmer effect appears on the layer while it processes.

2

Wait for the split to complete

The layer is locked while it processes. You cannot select, move, resize, or delete it. You can still work with other layers or split them. The split usually takes 1–2 minutes, depending on image complexity.

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Edit your layers

When the split finishes, separate layers replace the original layer. Each layer has a box on the canvas and a name in the left sidebar. You can move, resize, or edit each layer.

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Blend your layers back

Once you're done editing, you have three ways to merge your layers back into the scene by using Beachside Tasks

• Blend merges your layers realistically in one click, no prompt needed. Blend

• Combo merges your layers with a prompt to guide the result. Combo

• Image to image generation merges your layers with a prompt to guide the result. Model Generation

• Light merges your layers by introducing a new light. Light

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Bring to Front / Send to Back

Move any layer to the top or bottom of the layer stack in one action.

Right-click any layer and select Bring to front or Send to back, or use the keyboard shortcuts ] and [.

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Rotate layer

You can rotate any layer from its corner or arm handles. Rotation works on images, generated visuals, uploaded assets, and tool layers, including layers that extend beyond the scene frame.

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Select a layer

Click a layer on the canvas to select it. The transform handles appear around it.

2

Move to a rotation handle

Hover just outside a corner, or over the arm handle above the layer. The cursor changes to the rotation cursor to show you are in a rotation zone.

3

Drag to rotate

Hold and drag to rotate the layer around its center. An angle pill follows your cursor and shows the current angle as you turn.

4

Release to set the angle

Release to apply the rotation. The layer keeps the angle you set.

Hold Shift while rotating to snap to the nearest 15° increment.

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Flip layer

Flipping mirrors a layer in place. The layer keeps the same position, size, and bounding box, and the flip composes with any rotation already applied.

1

Right-click the layer

Right-click a single selected layer to open the layer menu.

2

Choose a flip direction

Select Flip horizontal to mirror left to right, or Flip vertical to mirror top to bottom.

The flip applies immediately.

To undo a flip, use your normal undo. Flipping the same direction twice returns the layer to its original state.

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FAQ

Can I split a layer again for more precision?

Yes. Any layer, including one from a previous split, can be split again. The split action will be disabled if the layers are smaller than 512px and larger than 6000px.

I split my image into layers but their disposition is wrong

After splitting an image, layers may appear in the wrong order. Use Bring to front or Send to back to rearrange them.

Can I split multiple layers at once?

Yes.

Can I undo a split?

Yes. Press ⌘Z to undo.

Split into layers is greyed out. Why?

The action is disabled when the layer is too small (<512px) or too large (>6000px) to split.

The split failed. What do I do?

If the split fails, the layer returns to its normal state and an error appears. Right-click the layer and try again.

Can I leave the scene edition while splitting?

Yes. The split continues after you leave the edition. Select Resume to view the result.

Can I rotate to an exact angle from a resize handle?

Yes. Hover a corner resize handle and hold ⌘ Command (or Ctrl on Windows). The corner switches to rotation mode while the key is held, and dragging rotates the layer. Release the key to return to resizing.

Can I rotate several layers at once?

Yes. Select a group or multiple layers and rotate them as a single unit. They rotate around the center of the combined selection.

Why don't I see the flip options for my layer?

Flip is available for images, generated visuals, uploaded assets, masks, and product assets. The options do not appear for:

• Text layers

• Groups

• Locked layers

• More than one layer selected at once

What happens to a flipped layer when I keep working on it?

Nothing changes about your task. Flipping is an in-place transform, so the task you are on continues with the flipped layer as its current state.