Version History

Release notes and updates for Layerize.it

Release notes are available in English only

AI features, depth maps and a magnifier

v2026.6.0 •

Features

  • magnifier lens over the halftone result
  • AI background removal and segmentation-aware pattern distribution
  • depth map support
  • edge detection and improved contour detection
  • pen path optimiser
  • Stabilo palette mode
  • formula manager and fine-adjustment sliders
  • editable slider values

Improvements

  • faster processing: preprocessing, color separation and pattern generation run independently and are cached
  • in-app help content

Bugfixes

  • recover from crashes caused by stale saved settings and protect presets
  • fix paper size, pen thickness and grid size limits
  • fix color management and the color picker

v1.4.0 •

Features

  • new organic stippling pattern
  • new squiggle pattern
  • image preprocessing settings
  • tonal separation settings
  • channel overview
  • more moiré prevention methods

Improvements

  • optimise algorithm speed
  • pen path visualiser
  • per-channel contrast settings
  • tidy-up the UI

Plotter calibration tool

v1.3.0 •

Features

  • Add a plotter calibration tool
  • Add a custom page size option
  • Add color swatches to the shading layers

Improvements

  • Use mm instead of px values for more accurate results
  • Small UI updates

Color separation improvements

v1.2.0 •

Improvements

  • better default color separation for hue, luminosity and saturation
  • added UI controls over the separation bands

Shading mask preview

v1.1.1 •

Improvements

  • Add transparency about how shading is applied

Shading options and detail enhancements

v1.1.0 •

Features

  • Upload images to be used as masks for frame effects
  • Control the margin of the selected paper
  • Add shading options
  • Adaptive dot sizing

Improvements

  • UI readability

Bugfixes

  • Fix the stroke color issue of the exported SVG
  • Fix the paper size issues of the exported SVG

Initial Release

v1.0.0 •

Features

  • 12 halftone pattern types
  • Multi-channel color separations
  • Web Worker-based processing for optimal performance
  • SVG export for plotter-ready output
  • Multiple paper size support
  • Real-time preview with layer visibility controls