# Layer | Documentation & Guides

> Welcome to Layer Docs

## Forging

- [Uploading Assets and Reference Images](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/16309279-uploading-assets-and-reference-images.md): How to bring files into Layer — drag-and-drop on the board, paste into chat, or add to a reference set — and how references guide generation.
- [Generation Errors & Platform Outages: What's Happening and What to Do](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/16309868-generation-errors-platform-outages-what-s-happening-and-what-to-do.md): How to identify whether an error is caused by Layer or a third-party model provider, and the right steps to take in each case.
- [Generation Errors & Platform Outages: What's Happening and What to Do](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14081126-generation-errors-platform-outages-what-s-happening-and-what-to-do.md): How to identify whether an error is caused by Layer or a third-party model provider, and the right steps to take in each case.
- [Viewing, Editing & Exporting Assets](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15609407-viewing-editing-exporting-assets.md): Open any asset to view its details, export it, and edit or transform it — all from one place \(the lightbox\).
- [Base Models](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15526997-base-models.md): Base Models is the catalog of every model Layer supports — see each model's quality \(ELO\), popularity, speed, cost, capabilities, and supported sizes, and choose which models are available in your ...
- [Finding your work in the Library](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15526850-finding-your-work-in-the-library.md): The Library holds every generation in your workspace. Search, sort, and filter to find who made what, and when — the upgrade from the old activity feed.
- [How to render sketches using Outline Reference](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/9758846-how-to-render-sketches-using-outline-reference.md): This is a guide to learn more about the outline reference to render any type of sketch or re-render an image following its outline.
- [\(Legacy App\) Understanding Advanced Settings When Forging](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/8909671-legacy-app-understanding-advanced-settings-when-forging.md): a guide explaining how advanced forge settings work when working on Layer
- [\(Legacy App\) FAQ: Image Generation & Forge](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11057247-legacy-app-faq-image-generation-forge.md): Frequently asked questions around image generation & forge
- [How to forge consistent Isometric game assets](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12055377-how-to-forge-consistent-isometric-game-assets.md): Using Layer to create amazing isometric 2D images for your game
- [Generate your first asset](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15510424-generate-your-first-asset.md): Create your first image in Layer by describing it in plain language — then view, refine, and download the result.
- [Generate and edit assets directly](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15526920-generate-and-edit-assets-directly.md): Skip the Agent and drive generation yourself — pick the model, set the parameters, pin a seed, and edit any asset on the board with an exact prompt. The direct replacement for Layer's old generatio...
- [Generating Video on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/16309271-generating-video-on-layer.md): Create video from a description or an existing image — through the Agent or the direct generation form — with model, duration, and aspect ratio control.
- [Video Generation Troubleshooting](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/16309906-video-generation-troubleshooting.md): How to diagnose and fix the most common issues with video generation in Layer, including errors, slow generations, safety rejections, aspect ratio problems, and reframe issues.
- [Creating Videos with First Frame/Last Frame](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/16309273-creating-videos-with-first-frame-last-frame.md): Anchor a video generation to a starting and ending image for controlled, consistent motion between two points.
- [Creating Consistent Videos with Select Video Frame](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/16309275-creating-consistent-videos-with-select-video-frame.md): Extract any frame from a video — yours or Layer-generated — and reuse it as a reference image anywhere in Layer.
- [Video Generation Troubleshooting](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14094302-video-generation-troubleshooting.md): How to diagnose and fix the most common issues with video generation in Layer, including errors, slow generations, safety rejections, aspect ratio problems, and first/last frame behaviour.
- [3D Features on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12739489-3d-features-on-layer.md): All things you need to know about 3D support on Layer
- [3D Features on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/16309915-3d-features-on-layer.md): All things you need to know about 3D support on Layer — providers, feature areas, the 3D viewer, and output formats.
- [Creating and Refining 3D Models](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15609714-creating-and-refining-3d-models.md): Turn any image into a 3D model, then re-texture its surface and convert it to a clean quad mesh — all inside Layer.
- [How to Generate Audio on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/16309923-how-to-generate-audio-on-layer.md): Create voiceovers and sound effects with Layer's audio generation, through the Agent, the direct generation form, or as Workflow nodes.
- [How to generate Audio on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11879880-how-to-generate-audio-on-layer.md): Create everything from character VO to sound effects for game scenes with Audio for game production.

## Custom Model Training

- [How to Train a Custom Model \(LoRA\)](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14094114-how-to-train-a-custom-model-lora.md): A full guide to training your own custom model in Layer: preparing images, choosing a base model, understanding training settings, and troubleshooting common issues.
- [How do I create a Custom Model in Layer?](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11127920-how-do-i-create-a-custom-model-in-layer.md): Learn how to train a custom AI model to learn your art style and use case on FLUX, QWEN, SDXL, or BRIA on Layer - letting you keep game assets consistent and high quality.
- [How to use prompt Prefix + Suffix in Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11128614-how-to-use-prompt-prefix-suffix-in-layer.md): Using the prefix + suffix system for prompting in Layer is a great way to create more consistent custom styles with built in parameters.
- [How to train a Characters Model to generate new characters](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11182683-how-to-train-a-characters-model-to-generate-new-characters.md): Want to generate new characters? This is your guide for training an extensive and flexible custom style of it
- [How to train a model for in-game items in Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11422236-how-to-train-a-model-for-in-game-items-in-layer.md): Generate high-quality game items in any style by training a custom AI model on your assets.
- [How to train a custom model for Game Backgrounds in Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11408908-how-to-train-a-custom-model-for-game-backgrounds-in-layer.md): Learn how to use Layer's custom model training to create on-brand background assets for your game.
- [How to train a custom model for game UI in Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11423203-how-to-train-a-custom-model-for-game-ui-in-layer.md): Generate in-game menus, buttons, and general UI elements in your own unique style.
- [How do upload an externally trained custom fine-tuned model?](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/8671709-how-do-upload-an-externally-trained-custom-fine-tuned-model.md): This guide explores how to bring a custom external AI model into Layer to be used for 2D generations.
- [What Is an “Epoch” and How It Works and Why It Matters](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11739835-what-is-an-epoch-and-how-it-works-and-why-it-matters.md): Advanced guide to explain the concept of Epochs to improve your LoRa trainings
- [FAQ: Model training and usage](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11057406-faq-model-training-and-usage.md): Custom model training related questions and tips
- [How to Train a Custom Single Character Model in Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12589582-how-to-train-a-custom-single-character-model-in-layer.md): Creating an on-brand character for your game with different poses, expressions, and outputs
- [Prompting Best Practices](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/8120627-prompting-best-practices.md): A guide on how to write prompts that produce amazing assets.
- [How to use the Prompt Genie in Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11138789-how-to-use-the-prompt-genie-in-layer.md): The "Prompt Genie" is a feature in Layer that allows you to easily refine specific parts of a prompt, leading to better generations.
- [Prompting Guide for Video Generation](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/10504831-prompting-guide-for-video-generation.md): Crafting effective prompts to leverage the full potential of Layer's video generation.
- [\(Legacy App\) How to Write Negative Prompts \(Relevant for SDXL only\)](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/8120630-legacy-app-how-to-write-negative-prompts-relevant-for-sdxl-only.md): Use negative prompts \[ \] to make sure your Forges do not include items you specify.
- [Using ChatGPT or Gemini to caption images for Model Training](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12219848-using-chatgpt-or-gemini-to-caption-images-for-model-training.md): How to use an LLM to help quickly create captions to help you train a custom style on Layer

## Canvas

- [\(Legacy App\) Introduction to the Layer Canvas](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11057272-legacy-app-introduction-to-the-layer-canvas.md): Edit your generated assets, compose layered game scenes, and export into your game engine or editing software.
- [\(Legacy App\) Using the Move Tools in Canvas](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11558643-legacy-app-using-the-move-tools-in-canvas.md): Understand how these fundamental select, hand, and magnifying glass tools work inside the Layer Canvas
- [\(Legacy App\) Using the Object Selection Tool in Canvas](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11558822-legacy-app-using-the-object-selection-tool-in-canvas.md): Select elements of your image inside Layer, make edits, and create new variations.
- [\(Legacy App\) Using the Lasso Tool in Canvas](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11558912-legacy-app-using-the-lasso-tool-in-canvas.md): How to use the lasso tool to select, make adjustments to game scenes, and forge new elements.
- [\(Legacy App\) Using the Marquee Tool in Canvas](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11558860-legacy-app-using-the-marquee-tool-in-canvas.md): How to use the marquee tool inside the Layer canvas for selecting and forging new elements.
- [\(Legacy App\) How to use the Brush Tool in the Layer Canvas](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11644400-legacy-app-how-to-use-the-brush-tool-in-the-layer-canvas.md): Draw new elements on the Canvas and use AI to forge new images on a separate layer of your game scene
- [\(Legacy App\) How to use the Shape Tool inside the Layer Canvas](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11644445-legacy-app-how-to-use-the-shape-tool-inside-the-layer-canvas.md): Create shapes inside the Canvas to add new elements or edits to your game scene.
- [\(Legacy App\) How to use the Mask Selection tool in the Layer Canvas](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11644283-legacy-app-how-to-use-the-mask-selection-tool-in-the-layer-canvas.md): Select parts of our game scene with precision and reforge or edit before exporting as a layered PSD.
- [How do I add multiple elements in new layers and build single game scene?](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11429231-how-do-i-add-multiple-elements-in-new-layers-and-build-single-game-scene.md): Creating layered complex game scenes can be a challenge. Here's how you bring it all together while keeping quality high.
- [How to crop/expand your game scene on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11461003-how-to-crop-expand-your-game-scene-on-layer.md): Need some extra space in your scene? You can expand any image with our Canvas tool.
- [How do I remove objects from an image?](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11460997-how-do-i-remove-objects-from-an-image.md): This guide shows how to remove unwanted elements of an image using Layer's Canvas tool.
- [How to change a game character's facial expression with Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11461007-how-to-change-a-game-character-s-facial-expression-with-layer.md): Turn that frown upside down with Layer - you can change character faces and expressions with the Canvas.
- [\(Legacy App\) What Pointer Devices are Supported on Canvas?](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/8537492-legacy-app-what-pointer-devices-are-supported-on-canvas.md): The List of Devices Compatible with Layer
- [\(Legacy App\) How to import images and edit backgrounds inside the Layer Canvas](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11644466-legacy-app-how-to-import-images-and-edit-backgrounds-inside-the-layer-canvas.md): Quickly remove, change, or edit backgrounds inside the Canvas with any imported or generated image.
- [\(Legacy App\) Keyboard Shortcuts](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/8566350-legacy-app-keyboard-shortcuts.md): Guide for All Useful Shortcuts

## Refine \(2D & Video\)

- [Using Refine tools on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11067381-using-refine-tools-on-layer.md): Refine tools help you finish assets for production. Upscale, Remove Backgrounds, Convert to Vectors - and more.
- [How to upscale images & videos in Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12089762-how-to-upscale-images-videos-in-layer.md): Using AI models to make image or video game assets larger and higher quality.
- [\(Legacy App\) How to use AI image editing on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11379855-legacy-app-how-to-use-ai-image-editing-on-layer.md): With our Prompt Edit feature you can use natural prompts and reference images while keeping details consistent.
- [\(Legacy App\) How to create "before & after" scenes with Prompt Edit](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12143475-legacy-app-how-to-create-before-after-scenes-with-prompt-edit.md): Use the Prompt Edit tool on Layer to edit game scenes to remove, add, or edit specific elements
- [🎯 How to Use Layer for Hidden Object Game Content - Part 2](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13046369-how-to-use-layer-for-hidden-object-game-content-part-2.md): In this article we continue to dive into hidden object genre and this time we created items, UI elements, full UI mockups as well as characters
- [🎯 How to Use Layer for Hidden Object Game Content - Part 1](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12887399-how-to-use-layer-for-hidden-object-game-content-part-1.md): Your guides to tips & tricks using Layer for your next hidden object title
- [\(Legacy App\) Prompt Edit Not Working / Edit Button Disabled](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14094086-legacy-app-prompt-edit-not-working-edit-button-disabled.md): Why the Prompt Edit button becomes disabled or unresponsive, and what to do to get it working again.

## Accounts & Plans

- [Cancellation & Refund Policy](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14668600-cancellation-refund-policy.md): Everything you need to know about how cancellations work, what happens to your Creative Units, and Layer's refund policy.
- [Guide to Layer's Subscriptions & Pricing](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12037310-guide-to-layer-s-subscriptions-pricing.md): Subcriptions, plans, billing, and account info - everything you need to get started on Layer
- [Managing your Billing and Subscriptions](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12168558-managing-your-billing-and-subscriptions.md): How to set up a subscription and manage your billing information.
- [How Creative Units Work & What Happens When a Generation Fails](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14093561-how-creative-units-work-what-happens-when-a-generation-fails.md): Everything you need to know about Creative Units: how they are consumed, what happens when a generation fails, how to track your usage, and what to do if something looks wrong with your balance.
- [Workspace Hierarchy & Creative Unit Management](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14130415-workspace-hierarchy-creative-unit-management.md): User guide to support
- [Workspaces, Roles & Permissions](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/8331476-workspaces-roles-permissions.md): Understanding your Workspace and managing Roles & Permissions
- [Adding Teammates to a Workspace & Managing Access](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14094135-adding-teammates-to-a-workspace-managing-access.md): How to invite team members to your Layer workspace, manage roles and permissions, switch between workspaces, and troubleshoot common access issues.
- [Account Deletion & GDPR Data Erasure](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14094319-account-deletion-gdpr-data-erasure.md): How to delete your Layer workspace, request full account and data deletion, and exercise your GDPR data erasure rights.
- [Audit Trail \(Exportable Events Log\)](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12739430-audit-trail-exportable-events-log.md): Everything you need to now about audit trail on Layer workspace
- [Understanding Workspace Settings](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12083750-understanding-workspace-settings.md): This is a guide to understand how to customize your workspace settings.
- [How to Setup SSO via SCIM](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/8046995-how-to-setup-sso-via-scim.md): This article describes the steps needed to enable Okta integration with Layer
- [How to use the Activity Feed in Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11202315-how-to-use-the-activity-feed-in-layer.md): With Activity Feed, you can see all generations from your team - who created them, which prompts were used, and a preview of each asset.
- [User Management API](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/8774840-user-management-api.md): Read more about how you can manage users via our API
- [How to export data from your Layer Workspace](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11612880-how-to-export-data-from-your-layer-workspace.md): How to get a deeper look into event data from your workspace generations with data exporting.

## About Layer

- [Commercial Use](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11057280-commercial-use.md): Information on commercial use and all things legal
- [Data Privacy & Security](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/8614333-data-privacy-security.md): Learn more about our data security practices and compliance measures.
- [About BRIA AI models](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/10305829-about-bria-ai-models.md): All the questions related to Bria models available on Layer and licensing.
- [Enterprise FAQ: IP Ownership, Data Privacy & Model Governance](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13720217-enterprise-faq-ip-ownership-data-privacy-model-governance.md)

## Release Notes

- [Release - May 1, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14863412-release-may-1-2026.md): Happy Horse 1.0 video models, Meshy 6 as default with multi-reference image support
- [Release - June 2, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15330061-release-june-2-2026.md): New Kling models, a major audio and LLM expansion, and a note from the team.
- [Release - July 6, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15852144-release-july-6-2026.md): New Gemini, Recraft, and Reve models, public workflow sharing, and more.
- [Release - July 13, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15923897-release-july-13-2026.md): Veo 3.1 Reference-to-Video, video timeline transitions, passkeys, and more.
- [Release - July 29, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/16111548-release-july-29-2026.md): The new Layer is here! Along with updates like asset conversion from the lightbox, session board edit history, public project showcases, workflow improvements, and more.
- [Release - August 4, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/16191449-release-august-4-2026.md): MiniMax H3 video, Tripo 3D mesh operations, parallel sub-agents, SVG tools, flexible groups, session date filters, and more.
- [Release - August 10, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/16300589-release-august-10-2026.md): New models added including Seedance 2.5, draw-video, quick actions, and more.
- [Release - April 2-26, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14778026-release-april-2-26-2026.md): Video Timeline Editor, Captions, GIF and PNG sequence exports, workflow improvements, new models and more.
- [Release - April 21, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14713470-release-april-21-2026.md): GPT Image 2 is now live on Layer!
- [Release - March 27, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14426721-release-march-27-2026.md): Kling Multi-shot prompts, Video Reframe Node, Audio/video processing nodes, LLM Prompting & Prompt Templates
- [Release - March 16, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14176337-release-march-16-2026.md): MCP Support, new workflow nodes for audio/video processing, AI model recommendations, and several bug fixes!
- [Release - March 13, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14062855-release-march-13-2026.md): Multi-workspace subscription management, AI-assisted forge execution, FFmpeg support, and new video controls.
- [Release - March 6, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13979464-release-march-6-2026.md): LTX Video 2.3, batch AI prompt generation, grouping nodes, live workflow progress tracking, and more.
- [Release - Feb 26, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13879913-release-feb-26-2026.md): Gemini Flash 3.1 🍌, SeeDream, shareable links for workflows and more.
- [Release - Feb 17, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13757395-release-feb-17-2026.md): Workflow improvements, new models, and several bug fixes.
- [Release - Feb 12, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13717638-release-feb-12-2026.md): Improved Layer Exports: PSDs, Metadata, Resolutions in one unified dialog.
- [Release - Jan 23, 2026](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13482214-release-jan-23-2026.md): Workflows, featured workflow templates, new model tagging & search and several bug fixes.
- [Release - April 7, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542884-release-april-7-2025.md): New branding, video upscaling, and bugfixes
- [Release - Dec 16, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13173377-release-dec-16-2025.md): Hunyuan 3D 3.0 & Kling O1 based workflows are here now!
- [Release - Dec 1, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12977014-release-dec-1-2025.md): Workflows, Nano Banana Pro, FLUX 2, and platform improvements.
- [Release - Nov 18, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12875139-release-nov-18-2025.md): Sprite sheet templates, 3D features, UX improvements, & bugfixes
- [Release - Nov 12, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12828152-release-nov-12-2025.md): New Templates system, UX updates & platform improvements.
- [Release - Nov 3, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12739180-release-nov-3-2025.md): Hailuo 2.3 for video, Qwen custom training, Meshy 3D, and more!
- [Release - Oct 27, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12677826-release-oct-27-2025.md): New Video refine options, more Gemini 2.5 ratios, and general fixes.
- [Release - Oct 20, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12622557-release-oct-20-2025.md): New Veo 3.1 model, Image Editing updates, & bug squashing
- [Release - Oct 15, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12591079-release-oct-15-2025.md): New Sora 2 + Qwen Plus, Style Blending, and more!
- [Release - Oct 6, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12526064-release-oct-6-2025.md): New models, Prompt Editing + Gemini 2.5, and platform updates.
- [Release - Sept 15, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12293994-release-sept-15-2025.md): New pricing is live! + Veo 3 Fast & platform improvements
- [Release - Sept 1, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12152571-release-sept-1-2025.md): Google Gemini 2.5, Qwen, Style sorting, and more
- [Release - August 25, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12084504-release-august-25-2025.md): Pricing Change development + platform improvements
- [Release - August 18, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12038469-release-august-18-2025.md): Upscaling, UX updates, improvements, and bugfixes
- [Release - August 11, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11987815-release-august-11-2025.md): New styles page + bugfixes & improvements
- [Release - Aug 5, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11943447-release-aug-5-2025.md): Usage tracking, Seedance video, frame selector, and more
- [Release - June 28, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11870217-release-june-28-2025.md): New Outline references, upscaling models, and bugfixes.
- [Release - July 21, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11818486-release-july-21-2025.md): Lipsync Audio, New Upscaler, Drag & Drop, and more!
- [Release - July 14, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11771777-release-july-14-2025.md): Style Training V2 + Platform Updates
- [Release - July 7, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11725289-release-july-7-2025.md): Audio generation, crop tool, and more fixes + polish.
- [Release - June 13, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11574336-release-june-13-2025.md): Model changes, prompt optimization, and bugfixes
- [Release - June 6, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542921-release-june-6-2025.md): Next-gen video with Veo 3, Forge Explorer, and app speed.
- [Release - May 30, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542916-release-may-30-2025.md): FLUX Kontext, Kling 2.1, UI improvements + Bugfixes.
- [Release - May 26, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542910-release-may-26-2025.md): Imagen 4, Prompt Ideas, Video Gen. Limits on Pro and more!
- [Release - May 16, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542905-release-may-16-2025.md): New website, UX fixes, Upscale insights, and more 🛠️
- [Release - May 9, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542900-release-may-9-2025.md): AI image editing, Batch selection, new Video Models, and fixes 🛠️
- [Release - May 2, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542893-release-may-2-2025.md): New Canvas editor, Activity feed, batch Refine options, and QoL fixes.
- [Release - April 25, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11429080-release-april-25-2025.md): New File Picker, Kling 2.0 for video, and Prompt Genie 🧞
- [Release - March 29, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542860-release-march-29-2025.md): New custom style controls, prompt management, & QoL updates
- [Release - March 22, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542073-release-march-22-2025.md): New product tour, asset library, and bugfixes.
- [Release - March 21, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542853-release-march-21-2025.md): UX Updates, Hunyuan3D model, & bugfixes
- [Release - March 14, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542851-release-march-14-2025.md): New Onboarding, Workspace Management, & Video Creation Options
- [Release - March 11, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542848-release-march-11-2025.md): Vectorization, Refine Tool, Auto-Enhanced Prompts and more!
- [Release - Feb 3, 2025](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542844-release-feb-3-2025.md): Video arrives on Layer, batch generations, and prompting improvements
- [Release - Dec 6, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542841-release-dec-6-2024.md): Realtime generations, low-poly 3d generations, and several improvements
- [Release - Nov 15, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542838-release-nov-15-2024.md): Improvements to 3D generations and several bug fixes
- [Release - October 25, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542463-release-october-25-2024.md): FLUX based custom styles, Imagen3 Model for ideation, Forge Experience improvements and several bug fixes
- [Release - Sept 30, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542460-release-sept-30-2024.md): Easy upgrade flow for outdated styles & several improvements to Forge Experience
- [Release - Sept 12, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542455-release-sept-12-2024.md): New Forge Experience
- [Release - August 30, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542426-release-august-30-2024.md): Speed. Speed. Speed. Layer Forges are now 2x faster
- [Release - August 23, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542418-release-august-23-2024.md): Tile-able generations and several enhancements!
- [Release - August 16, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542414-release-august-16-2024.md): Collapsible Navigation and Several Fixes
- [Release - August 12, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542402-release-august-12-2024.md): FLUX 1.0, BRIA 2.3 Inpainting and several enhancements!
- [Release - July 26, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542387-release-july-26-2024.md): BRIA 2.3 Update & Several Bug Fixes
- [Release - July 19, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542365-release-july-19-2024.md): Upscaler Updates, Several Enhancements and Bug Fixes
- [Release - June 15, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542258-release-june-15-2024.md): Enhanced User Experience and New Features
- [Release - June 14, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542200-release-june-14-2024.md): New V2 Forge sessions, Styles, Pages, Prompt Box, and more!
- [Release - June 3, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542138-release-june-3-2024.md): Image copying and dimensions, crop refinement, and session downloads.
- [Release - May 24, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542133-release-may-24-2024.md): Forge sessions feature release.
- [Release - May 10, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542106-release-may-10-2024.md): Platform improvements and misc bugfixes.
- [Release - May 3, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542099-release-may-3-2024.md): New forge saving history, improve buttons, and bugfixes.
- [Release - April 29, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542093-release-april-29-2024.md): More stable forging, client-side monitoring, and error fixes.
- [Release - April 12, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542085-release-april-12-2024.md): Forge history support, image generation fixes, and bugfixes.
- [Release - April 5, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542080-release-april-5-2024.md): Better error messaging, "remove anything" tool, and tutorial content.
- [Release - March 19, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542068-release-march-19-2024.md): Asset caption support & filename optimizations.
- [Release - March 8, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542065-release-march-8-2024.md): Live mode support on Canvas & workspace updates
- [Release - March 2, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542056-release-march-2-2024.md): SDXL sketch support, Prompt length changes, and better forging.
- [Release - Feb 16, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542034-release-feb-16-2024.md): New styles, display options, and training.
- [Release - Feb 23, 2024](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11542052-release-feb-23-2024.md): Streamlined creator wizard, better editing and Canvas improvements.

## Workflows

- [How to Use Workflows in Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15939224-how-to-use-workflows-in-layer.md): An overview of Workflows in Layer: what a workflow is, how to run, edit, and publish one, and how workflow inputs work.
- [Workflows: Video & Audio Nodes](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15939223-workflows-video-audio-nodes.md): Covers the Create Video, Edit Video, Reframe Video, Extract Frame, Trim, and Audio Volume nodes used to generate and manage video and audio inside Workflows.
- [Workflows: Image Nodes](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15939221-workflows-image-nodes.md): Covers the Create Image, Edit Image, Upscale, Remove Background, and Composition nodes used to generate and arrange images inside Workflows.
- [Workflows: Text & Prompt Nodes](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15939216-workflows-text-prompt-nodes.md): Covers the Text, Concatenate Text, Prompt Template, and Prompt Generator nodes used to build and automate prompts inside Workflows.

## Integrations & Dev Tools

- [Getting started with the Layer API](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15521673-getting-started-with-the-layer-api.md): What the Layer API is, who can access it, where to find the docs, and how to generate your first API token.
- [Layer API: Key concepts](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15521675-layer-api-key-concepts.md): A plain-language explanation of workspaces, models, inferences, workflows, files, and Creative Units — the building blocks of the Layer API.
- [Uploading files via the Layer API](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15521678-uploading-files-via-the-layer-api.md): How to upload reference images, masks, and other files via the Layer API before using them in a generation — including the full three-step signed URL flow.

## Layer Agentic Workspace

- [What is Layer?](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15511102-what-is-layer.md): Meet Layer — the creative AI platform where you describe what you want and an assistant generates, refines, and organizes it with you.
- [Writing better prompts](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15518423-writing-better-prompts.md): You don't need to be a prompt expert — Layer's Agent turns your plain-language description into a detailed prompt. Here's how to get the best results.
- [A tour of your workspace](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15520919-a-tour-of-your-workspace.md): Get your bearings in Layer — the sidebar, your chats and boards, the Library, models, and where to find everything.
- [Moving from the old Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15521676-moving-from-the-old-layer.md): Used Layer before? Here's what changed in the new agentic app, why, and how your old habits map across — plus how to still reach the legacy app.
- [Working with projects](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15524389-working-with-projects.md): Group related chats, assets, and reference sets into a Project — and give the Agent shared context it applies across the whole project.
- [Using reference sets](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15526722-using-reference-sets.md): Reference sets are reusable libraries of images, video, and 3D that keep your generations on-style and on-model — usable from chat or the generation form, shareable across projects, and where you t...
- [Finding your previous sessions](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15526883-finding-your-previous-sessions.md): Every conversation is saved. Find recent sessions in the sidebar, or browse and search all of them from the Sessions page.
- [Managing workspace members](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15527092-managing-workspace-members.md): Invite teammates, set their permission level, suspend or remove them — and connect SSO/SCIM \(Okta\) for enterprise provisioning.
- [Groups & usage limits](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/15527097-groups-usage-limits.md): Use groups to cap Creative Unit usage for sets of members — set a CU limit per period. Members in more than one group get the highest limit.

## Legacy App Archive

- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Audio Volume Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14448726-legacy-app-workflows-the-audio-volume-node.md): Easily fade in, out, or modify your audio volume within your Workflow
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Prompt Template Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14448686-legacy-app-workflows-the-prompt-template-node.md): Leverage pre-made prompt templates to create combinations of prompts in your workflows
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Trim Video / Audio Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14448705-legacy-app-workflows-the-trim-video-audio-node.md): Use Workflows to trim your videos into smaller clips, right inside your graph
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Reframe Video Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14448676-legacy-app-workflows-the-reframe-video-node.md)
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Prompt Generator Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14443610-legacy-app-workflows-the-prompt-generator-node.md): Want to have 25 prompts but not type out each one? The Prompt Generator node has your covered
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Concatenate Text Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14443531-legacy-app-workflows-the-concatenate-text-node.md): Use this node to combine different text nodes or sources together into a single line of text
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Text Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14443518-legacy-app-workflows-the-text-node.md): A simple node that allows you to add, store, and retrieve text for your workflows
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Edit Video Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13424668-legacy-app-workflows-the-edit-video-node.md): The Edit Video node is a powerful, experimental node that allows you to modify specific elements of a video
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Create Video Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13424511-legacy-app-workflows-the-create-video-node.md): Using our video models, learn how to generate videos of different types and aspect ratios within your workflows
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Layered Composition Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13403838-legacy-app-workflows-the-layered-composition-node.md): A powerful node, the Composition Node allows you to place assets in pixel-perfect positions across a variety of aspect ratios and resolutions
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: Workflow Inputs \(Prompt Node, Reference Image, and Reference Video\)](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13403262-legacy-app-workflows-workflow-inputs-prompt-node-reference-image-and-reference-video.md): Learn how to use inputs in your workflow so that you can control what goes in and what comes out of your Workflow
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Extract Frame Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13403186-legacy-app-workflows-the-extract-frame-node.md): Use the first or last frame of a video for nodes in your workflow
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Upscale Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13393624-legacy-app-workflows-the-upscale-node.md): Use the Upscale node to increase the resolution of the images you create with Layer Workflows
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Remove Background Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13393579-legacy-app-workflows-the-remove-background-node.md): Learn how to remove the background from many images at one time using Layer's Remove Background node in Workflows.
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Edit Image Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13393296-legacy-app-workflows-the-edit-image-node.md): Use powerful tools like Gemini 3 to modify your images using natural language and model reasoning
- [\(Legacy App\) Workflows: The Create Image Node](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13392869-legacy-app-workflows-the-create-image-node.md): Learn how you can start using the Create Image Generator in Workflows to create images at scale
- [\(Legacy App\) How to Use Layer's Workflows Feature](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13195997-legacy-app-how-to-use-layer-s-workflows-feature.md): The article for new users beginning their workflows journey
- [How to create lipsync videos on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11971771-how-to-create-lipsync-videos-on-layer.md): Using AI video and audio models on Layer to create fully lipsynced video assets
- [Uploading Assets & Reference Images](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/14094275-uploading-assets-reference-images.md): How to upload images and assets across Layer's different tools, what to do when uploads fail, and how reference types work in generation and training.
- [How to create 3D models on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/10083996-how-to-create-3d-models-on-layer.md): 3D Forging brings the speed and flexibility of prompt-based generation into the world of real-time 3D models for games
- [How to create consistent videos with Select Video Frame on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11987264-how-to-create-consistent-videos-with-select-video-frame-on-layer.md): Using the Select Frame feature you can guide the AI across multiple video generations
- [Creating videos with First Frame/Last Frame](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11165508-creating-videos-with-first-frame-last-frame.md): Using first frame/last frame lets you guide video generation across clips for more consistency with longer video.
- [How to generate Video on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11062325-how-to-generate-video-on-layer.md): How to create high-quality videos for game assets and marketing campaigns using AI models.
- [Exporting assets on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/13719971-exporting-assets-on-layer.md): All things you need to know about exports: metadata, formats, resolutions
- [\(Legacy App\) Using Layer's Forge Explorer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11568451-legacy-app-using-layer-s-forge-explorer.md): Manage and discover your teams work in one beautiful feed inside the Layer workspace.
- [Understanding Models in Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12069058-understanding-models-in-layer.md): How to approach different models available in Layer, how they function and all things you need to know.
- [\(Legacy App\) How to forge 2D assets on Layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11033613-legacy-app-how-to-forge-2d-assets-on-layer.md): 2D Forging is your core tool for generating concept-ready game assets with control and precision.
- [How to generate video with Veo 3](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11509902-how-to-generate-video-with-veo-3.md): Create high-quality video with the Veo 3 model from Google on Layer.
- [\(Legacy App\) How to use Realtime live canvas](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11025140-legacy-app-how-to-use-realtime-live-canvas.md): Layer's live concepting tool, giving you the ability to ideate and create concepts in real-time.