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LayerGrab vs Scientific Figure AI

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LayerGrab compared with Scientific Figure AI
DetailLayerGrab logo LayerGrabScientific Figure AI logo Scientific Figure AI
What it doesSplit any image into editable, named layers with AI AI scientific figure generator for journal-ready research illustrations
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingBasic: $12/month (1,200 credits, about 120 layers) or $99/year. Premium: $36/month (3,600 credits, about 450 layers) or $299/year. Credit packs: $20 for 1,800 credits (about 180 layers) or $60 for 6,600 credits (about 660 layers). One free split per account. Free account with 100 starting credits and 10 daily check-in credits (valid 30 days). Starter plan: $84/year or $108/month for 1,000 monthly credits. Pro plan: $180/year or $228/month for 3,000 monthly credits. Lab plan: $468/year or $588/month for 10,000 monthly credits. One-time credit packs avail
Key features
  • Split images into up to 16 separate transparent layers
  • Automatic English naming of each layer
  • Background fill reconstruction
  • Export as PNG, ZIP or layered PSD
  • Works as browser tool and plugins for Photoshop, Figma, Sketch, Chrome
  • Copy individual layers to design tools
  • Support for PNG, JPG and WebP files up to 20 MB
  • Processing time of 60-100 seconds per image
  • Extract single named elements from images
  • 30-day retention of split results
  • Generate figures from text descriptions, sketches or abstracts
  • Editable text labels and vector arrows on canvas
  • Accuracy checks comparing labels to original plan
  • Journal-ready exports at 300 or 600 dpi
  • Multiple export formats: PNG, JPG, SVG, PPTX
  • Pre-planned layout review before generation
  • Publication license certificates with online verification
  • Journal color palettes from Nature, Science, Cell and others
  • Free PRISMA flow diagrams and phylogenetic trees
What makes it different
  • Every layer is automatically named in plain English, making elements easy to find without clicking through Layer 1 to Layer 9
  • Fills in missing backgrounds behind removed elements so nothing is lost
  • Works directly inside Photoshop, Figma and Sketch without leaving your design tool
  • True layer splits from real processing, not mockups
  • One free split per account with full download options
  • Complete workflow from idea to journal-ready export in one tool
  • Editable after generation instead of regenerating from scratch
  • Built for peer review standards with accuracy checks
  • Takes sketch or photo reference to preserve layout intent
  • Designed for researchers without design budget or skills
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Community votes10
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)31 +1 (up) since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)52
Citation Flow (Majestic)2821
Referring domains (Majestic)2529

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