Looking for Working with layers? Below is a curated list of free Windows programs that offer this feature. Each program links to its full detail page where you'll find system requirements, download links, and a feature breakdown. Free software listed here comes directly from the publisher — no installer wrappers, no bundled extras.
Programs with this feature
How to use:
Edit › Panel Layers › Add Layer › Set blend mode (Multiply/Screen/Overlay) › Opacity slider.
How to use:
Window › Layers › Create layers › Add a Layer Mask for non-destructive editing.
How to use:
Layers panel › New Layer. Add a layer mask › Paint with a black brush to hide parts of the layer.
How to use:
Windows › Layers › New layer (Ctrl+Shift+N) › Blend mode from dropdown › Transparency slider.
How to use:
Window › Layers › Layer › New Layer or Ctrl+Shift+N › Add a layer mask (rectangle with circle icon at the bottom of the Layers panel) › Paint black/white on the mask to hide/reveal parts.
How to use:
Layer › Layers and Objects (Shift+Ctrl+L) › Add, remove, or hide layers. Drag objects between layers.
How to use:
Layer › New › Add layer › Draw/paste on separate layers › Adjust transparency and blend mode.
