Running Magic Layers as a service, Image Editing

Magic Layers Agency Implementation, Productizing Layer Decomposition

Learn how to build a layer extraction service for clients using Magic Layers' automatic image decomposition. This course covers pricing per-image projects, integrating separated layers into client workflows across Photoshop and Figma, and scaling delivery through batch processing and credit management.

Open the decision record for Magic Layers

What does running Magic Layers for clients commit you to?

Published figures for this service. Blank fields are not published.

Monthly tool cost
Entry tier cost is $10 per month (includes 100 images) plus any additional credit purchases; no setup costs mentioned
Time to first value
Days (time-to-value), exact duration not specified
Payback
Not modeled, requires client pricing, labor, usage, and overhead data
Guided implementation
8 hours

Is Magic Layers worth running as a client service?

The evidence supports a viable niche service for recovering layers from flat images when source files are missing, but the economics remain unproven without client pricing and cost data.

An agency-fit judgement for reselling this service. It is separate from the tool description on the decision record.

Before you start

What has to be in place before the first client engagement.

Tools and subscriptions

  • Magic Layers account (tiered pricing, entry tier provides API access, image processing, and priority support)
  • Image files (PNG/JPEG up to 10MB, min 512x512) from clients
  • Design tools for client delivery (Photoshop, Figma, Canva)
  • Stripe account for billing (if you resell payment processing)
  • Project management or file-sharing tool to manage client requests and outputs

People and inputs

  • Documentation and support from Magic Layers (priority support in agency tier)
  • Sample test images to validate separation quality
  • Internal guidelines on how to specify layer counts and separation descriptions
  • Training for staff on Magic Layers' features (AI-powered separation, named layers, position preservation)

Lessons in this course

7 lessons on running Magic Layers for clients.

  1. 01Magic Layers: The Asset Repurposing Engine for Agency RetainersStrategy
  2. 02Magic Layers Credit Margin ThresholdConcept
  3. 03Magic Layers Rule: Adopt Only When Clients Need Layer-Based Edits and Can Absorb Credit CostsEvaluation Rule
  4. 04Magic Layers: Buy vs Skip (Agency Asset Repurposing)Decision Framework
  5. 05Why Agencies Fail With Magic Layers in High-Volume Asset RepurposingFailure Pattern
  6. 06Magic Layers Asset Refresh Sprint (5-7 days)Implementation Blueprint
  7. 07Magic Layers Client Asset Separation Workflow (Delivery)Operating Procedure

Included with the course

7 working documents for delivering this service.

  • Magic Layers Project Pricing Calculatorworksheet
  • Layer Decomposition Delivery SOPsop
  • Client Asset Audit Checklistchecklist
  • Batch Processing Workflow Templatetemplate
  • Layer Naming and Handoff Guideguide
  • Credit Allocation by Project Typeworksheet
  • Retainer Service Proposal Templatetemplate

Listed by name. These documents are not yet published as individual downloads.