Working With Layers Like a Pro: A Deep Dive into Photopeg’s Power

Introduction

If you only learn one thing about photo editing, learn Layers.

Layers separate the amateur from the pro.

Photopeg supports a robust layer system that lets you edit non-destructively.

Imagine a stack of clear plastic sheets.

Bottom sheet: The background photo.

Middle sheet: A sticker.

Top sheet: Text.

You can move the sticker without ruining the photo. That is a layer.

New Layer: Always create a new layer before drawing or pasting.

Duplicate Layer: Right-click â†’ Duplicate. Great for backing up your work before a risky edit.

Opacity: Make a layer see-through (ghost effect).

Visibility (The Eye Icon): Turn layers on/off to compare edits.

Move Up/Down: Drag layers to decide what is "on top."

Blend Modes: Change how layers mix.

Multiply: Makes things darker (good for shadows).

Screen: Makes things brighter (good for lights).

Overlay: Adds contrast.

Lock Transparency: Lets you paint on a layer without going outside the lines.

Without layers, if you erase a mistake, you erase the background too.

With layers, you just delete the mistake layer.

It saves time, stress, and your original photo.

Mastering layers in Photopeg unlocks infinite creativity.

Start using them today and never ruin an original photo again.

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