Layers
Open the layer menu
Double-tap a layer name to reveal contextual commands.
Key options:
- Properties: rename the layer, adjust opacity, and change the blend mode.
- New Layer: insert a new layer above the current one.
- New Group: create a group and move the selected layer into it.
- Delete Layer: remove the layer (the final layer in the stack cannot be deleted).
- Duplicate: copy the layer and its contents.
- Merge Down: merge the selected layer with the one below.
- Merge Visible: collapse all visible layers into a single layer.
- Tag: add a colour tag for quick identification.
- Merge Group: flatten every layer within the active group.
- Staticise / Unstaticise: control whether cels inherit previous frames.
- Clipping Mask: toggle the layer as a clipping mask.
Unavailable commands remain hidden until prerequisites are met.
Layer properties
From the properties dialog you can:
- Edit the layer name.
- Set layer opacity.
- Choose a blend mode.
Reorder layers
Long-press a layer header, then drag up or down to the target position.
Tips:
- Dragging one layer on top of another quickly creates a new group containing both layers.
Toggle visibility
- Click the eye icon in the header to show or hide all layers.
- Click an individual eye icon to toggle that layer.
- Hidden groups hide all nested layers.
- Long-press an eye icon to solo that layer; long-press again to restore previous visibility.
Adjust the name column width
Drag the handle in the top row to resize the name column.
Blend modes
Blend modes are available on layers and groups, letting you control how colours interact with underlying content. Refer to external references such as Apple’s Core Image filters or Clip Studio documentation for in-depth explanations.
Clipping masks
Clipping masks limit the visible area of a layer to the opaque content of the layer beneath it.
Groups support clipping masks as well. For additional background, consult Photoshop’s documentation.
Clipping masks, opacity, and blend mode adjustments are lost if you merge layers.