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What's new on Layer

Product updates, new models, improvements, and fixes — shipped continuously.

Hunyuan 3 and Kling O1 arrive on Layer

Features

  • Kling O1 is here! Take advantage of editing with prompts in your own videos. Upload images and then use the terms @Image1, @Image2, and other numbers to refer to the images. The images you upload are numbered from left to right, top to bottom.
  • Hunyuan 3 is here! Take advantage of one of the most advanced 3D models to date and start using this model on Layer.
  • Custom Styles are now Custom Models! We've renaming our Custom Styles to Custom Models to better reflect that models may be customized, while styles are reserved for different art styles. We'll be rolling out these wording updates in the coming weeks across the app.
  • Veo 3.1 now supports 4 second and 6 second long video in addition to its native 8 second long video lengths.
  • New model organization and tagging. Look for an entirely new way of organizing, browsing, filtering and sorting your favorite models, making it easier than ever to find the best model for your job (live by Wed midday).
Bugfix / Improvements
  • Fixed an issue where unit rollovers were not correctly displaying how many units were at risk of expiring in the Billing and Usage page.
New models3

Workflows beta, Nano Banana Pro, and FLUX 2

Features

  • Layer Workflows have arrived (in private beta). Gone are the days of creating content 1by1, with Workflows you can now automate your entire content pipeline using an intuitive node-based system.
  • Nano Banana Pro is here! We added Google Gemini 3 (AKA Nano Banana Pro) to Layer, including image generation and prompt edit models. The model delivers improved realism and scene composition suited for user acquisition and game assets.
  • Even more templates for you to use. Updated template options now leverage Nano Banana Pro capabilities, featuring object removal, isometric conversion, and character element extraction for spine animation workflows.
  • Flux 2 arrives in style. The latest image model from Flux is here, ready for you to start using it in your own generations. It complements existing options including Flux 1.1 [pro] Ultra and Flux.1 Dev.
Bugfix / Improvements
  • Added Last Frame functionality to the Kling Pro 2.5 video model.
  • Added new tooltip UI updates to model tagging and organization. Also added the ability to search styles by different tags.
  • Fixed a bug where Activity Feed filters were causing UI elements such as icons to disappear.
  • Fixed an issue with video aspect ratios when using the reframe feature on Layer, instead of reframing the original video was being changed.
  • Fixed a bug where reforging a generation with a reference image was breaking the image cropping tool.
  • Fixed an issue where uploading an external 3D model caused a server error and then subsequent fails when trying to run the forge.
New models4

Sprite sheet templates and expanded 3D generation features

Sprite sheet templates and expanded 3D generation features

Features

  • Sprite Sheet support is now live! Want to bring those pixels to life? We've (finally!) added sprite sheets via our new Templates system. Just select it from the homepage and you're good to go.
  • Added new 3D features to match model functionality. Re-topology, higher resolution textures, export formats, and more. We've added a bunch of QoL features to our 3D generations, to match what's available in the market.
Bugfix/Improvements
  • Fixed a bug where some users would be unable to paste prompts into Forges due to an issue with Chrome extensions - all fixed now!
  • Fixed a backend issue where error reporting was causing some strange false positives with stuck generations.
  • Fixed a small bug with Templates UX with some spacing and device resolutions.
  • Added some UX approvements across the whole Layer app, consolidating our iconography and visuals for all modalities.
  • Added Style ID tags to usage events, allowing us to better track instances across workspaces.

New Templates system, UX updates & platform improvements

New Templates system, UX updates & platform improvements

Features

  • Templates are now live on Layer! You've probably noticed these on our homepage, you can now select preloaded working sessions that make it easier to do specific tasks inside Layer. Anything from TikTok videos to batch upscaling - all available in just a few clicks. We'll be adding lots more of these in the future, give it a try today!
Bugfix/Improvements
  • Fixed an issue where style transfer reference based images were not working with FLUX dev/LoRas.
  • Edited the way we communicate "New Version" in-app notices so they don't stack up in an annoying way.
  • Fixed a bug with the Style Reference type in 2D Forges where picking a style ref was leading to errors.
  • Fixed a bug where upscale models were not showing up in the 2D style selection window.
  • Resolved an issue with custom style game characters failing to forge in certain workspaces.
  • Fixed a small issue with Omnihuman model where unit cost was not displaying correctly.
  • Solved an issue with the AI Avatar model forging returning an error, we hunted down the problem with the model folks and it's now working as intended.
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Hailuo 2.3 video, Qwen custom training, and Meshy 6 for 3D

Hailuo 2.3 video, Qwen custom training, and Meshy 6 for 3D

Features

  • Custom style training now available with Qwen. Joining our image models for custom training, Qwen from Alibaba Cloud features strong text rendering, layout, and multilingual support.
Bugfix/Improvements
  • Fixed a bug that removed UI elements related to uploading a reference image to image generation.
  • Added the ability to paste image references directly into the reference image box inside Layer. Always good to save a step!
  • Updated the video generation UX so that resolution choice was more obvious and visible - especially important when switching between models.
  • Added the ability to generate transparent images once you've removed the background from a generation.
  • Added more info details to some of our error messages, to provide context about what went wrong with a generation.
  • Added the ability to Prompt Edit specific layers inside the Canvas tool.
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New video refine options and more Gemini 2.5 aspect ratios

New video refine options and more Gemini 2.5 aspect ratios

Features

  • New video refinement tools! You can now add sound effects/audio to a video using a prompt, remove backgrounds for transparent videos, and also export videos into different aspect ratio formats.
  • Gemini 2.5 Flash Edit now supports new aspect ratios. Landscape, Square, Portrait, Flex - Gemini now supports it all! Just choose the aspect ratio from the dropdown and edit any type of game asset with ease.
Bugfix/Improvements
  • Added a studio request for the option to choose orientation when adding a reference image + image to edit.
  • Fixed a bug reported by one of our studio partners that caused pages to freeze when returning a specific server error.
  • Fixed some Forge logic around generation seeds to ensure each image has a unique seed. Previously, batches of generations were under one seed, which caused issues with reforging.
  • Fixed a bug that caused pages to freeze after being left open for a long time - not great for you million tab users!

Veo 3.1 arrives with an improved Image Editor

Veo 3.1 arrives with an improved Image Editor

Features

  • New & improved Image Editor. The built-in image editor received upgrades to fix bugs and improve aspect ratio handling.
    • Click the Aspect Ratio button to quickly select common aspect ratios for your reference image.
    • Click the Vertical and Horizontal buttons to easily center your reference image vertically or horizontally.
    • "Snap to" buttons allow you to quickly fit your reference image to the aspect ratio's vertical and horizontal bounds.
    • Use the image handles to expand and zoom in on your image, then drag it around for the perfect fit in your aspect ratio.
Bugfix/Improvements
  • Added a studio request to make full prompts more easily visible; click on a Forge image to see the full prompt + parameters.
  • Fixed an issue where automated image captioning in the Style Training form was no longer working.
  • Updated Forge session UX to show more tileable previews of generations, especially in sessions with many images in the feed.
  • Fixed a bug in the image editor with aspect ratios that led to unsupported ratio selection.
  • Fixed a bug with image cropping inside the image editor for visibility of previous image state.
  • Fixed an issue with image editing that caused a "shadow" to appear on the previous image.
  • Fixed a bug with dragging and dropping video reference files as 2D image references, now with frame selection capability.

Sora 2, Qwen Plus, and Style Blending

Sora 2, Qwen Plus, and Style Blending

Features

  • Style Blending is now on Layer! Merge two different trained models on Layer to combine styles or characters into one generation. Get started today with any trained custom FLUX style - tutorial.
  • FLUX Kontext LoRas can now be uploaded. At the request of our studio partners, this lets you run training sessions using the model.
Bugfix/Improvements
  • Fixed a bug that was causing timeouts with Kohya training.
  • Squashed a bug with Prompt Edit, where Step1XEdit model edits were failing.
  • Fixed an issue with Sora generations where longer 8s generations were still returning shorter 4s videos.
  • Fixed some minor visual bugs on the Usage dashboard on Workspaces, where total Creative Units would not match the full unit list.
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Kling 2.5, Wan 2.5, Seedream 4, and full Prompt Editing

Kling 2.5, Wan 2.5, Seedream 4, and full Prompt Editing

Features

  • We added a ton of new models across 2D, Video, and Editing, now live for all Layer creators. For a full list, check out our blog.
  • Prompt Editing is now a full feature on Layer. You may have noticed this already on the homepage! We've added Prompt Edit as a full separate tool, since it's seeing so much use from game studios.
  • Witness the full firepower of Gemini Flash 2.5 Image Edit. The Prompt Edit tool has been updated to use the Nano Banana as the default edit model, allowing Layer customers to quickly and easily modify images exactly how they want.
  • Select, crop, fit, and tweak reference images easier than ever. Layer has rolled out an improved Reference Image editor that lets you do more with your reference images than ever before. Use helpful tools like vertical and horizontal alignment or fit the image to the space so you create the perfect reference for your generations.
  • Naysayers rejoice - Negative Prompting is now in Flux! By clicking on the "- Exclude" section of the prompt, you'll be able to specify what you don't want Flux to include. Want to exclude dragons from your fantasy scene? Now you can explicitly tell Flux Dev styles to exclude those pesky lizards in your generations.
  • Custom Date Picker - Flexible date selection on usage dashboard: Choose exact dates and ranges for your projects, campaigns, or asset timelines.
Bugfix/Improvements
  • Updated the Crop tool so you can now expand beyond image bounds to create more flexible aspect ratios.
  • Added last frame functionality to Seedance Lite video generations.
  • Made some UI improvements to the text prompt box so full prompts are now always visible when you click into a single image.
  • Added a "Copy Prompt" button to the sidenav so it's easier to grab the full prompt without clicking into the full box.
  • Fixed a bug where Gemini Flash 2.5 Preview images were coming out squashed/stretched sometimes.
  • Fixed a bug that caused import styles to not work in some instances on personal workspaces.
New models18
FLUX.1 Krea [dev]Image
Black Forest Labs

Open-weight model co-developed with Krea AI. Excels in photorealism and aesthetics.

FLUX.1 SRPO [dev]Image
Black Forest Labs

12B flow transformer fine-tuned with SRPO for exceptional photorealism and polished composition.

FLUX 1.1 [pro]Image
Black Forest Labs

Next-gen FLUX model. 6x faster with enhanced prompt adherence and top-tier quality for production.

FLUX 1.1 [pro] UltraImage
Black Forest Labs

Delivers ultra-high-res (up to 4MP) images with superior photorealism, detail, and speed.

Hunyuan Video FoleyVideo
Tencent

Specialized model to automatically create and sync sound effects (foley) for video content.

Kling v2.5 Turbo ProVideo
Kling

High-speed video model. Produces rapid, professional-quality 1080p video for fast-paced content.

Minimax Hailuo-02 ProVideo
MiniMax

Premium video model engineered for professional-grade 1080p output, superior fidelity, and smoother motion.

Minimax Hailuo-02 StandardVideo
MiniMax

Robust video model producing crisp 768p video. Offers a solid balance of quality and reliable performance.

PixVerse v5Video
PixVerse

Powerful, user-friendly video model producing high-quality, stylized 1080p video with consistent motion.

Ray 2Video
Luma AI

Large-scale, state-of-the-art video model for stunning realistic and coherent 1080p motion.

Ray 2 FlashVideo
Luma AI

High-speed variant of Ray 2, optimized for rapid video creation. Perfect blend of speed and quality.

Recraft V3Image
Recraft

Versatile image model for graphic design. Generates legible, stylized text and scalable vector art (SVG).

SeedVR2 Image UpscalerImage
ByteDance

ByteDance's SeedVR2 model for high-quality image upscaling.

SeedVR2 Video UpscalerVideo
ByteDance

Powerful video upscaling model from ByteDance, optimized for high-quality resolution and fidelity improvement.

Seedance LiteVideo
ByteDance

Versatile and efficient video model. Optimized for speed and ideal for short clips and rapid prototypes.

Seedream 4.0Image
ByteDance

Unified architecture for image generation and editing. Allows fluid movement from concept to refinement.

Wan 2.2Video
Alibaba

Advanced video model. Enhanced visual consistency and detail for high-resolution 1080p content.

Wan 2.5Video
Alibaba

Powerful video model. Optimized for top-tier 1080p cinematic quality and consistency.

New consumption-based pricing goes live, plus Veo 3 Fast

New consumption-based pricing goes live, plus Veo 3 Fast

Features

  • New Pricing is live! Our new consumption-based model has arrived. Generations now use Creative Units, and you can see your Usage in your workspace dashboard. Make sure you sign up for a subscription or purchase one-time units to keep creating.
  • New Billing/Usage flow now online. Alongside the pricing changes, we updated the UI for Usage dashboard and billing flows to be more intuitive and easier to navigate. You can now see clear estimates of your Creative Unit usage across different users/models, and the breakdown between subscriptions, standalone packs, and more.
  • Veo 3 is cheaper than ever! In addition to being available to everyone, Veo 3 is now also cheaper than it's ever been before. Start empowering your inner Scorsese or Tarantino and let your kino flag fly.
Bugfix/Improvements
  • Removed seat limits for all workspaces to align with the new pricing model - invite as many team members as you want and share units between each user!
  • Added previously locked models like Veo 3 to all workspaces.
  • Added updated pricing telemetry to track Creative Unit usage across each specific model.
  • Fixed some common inference errors that would show up around character length for prompts, aspect ratios, and sample counts.
  • Fixed a bug where PSD exports were not working correctly when brought into Photoshop.
  • Fixed an error when uploading multiple images to Gemini Flash 2.5, as the model should allow up to 6 reference images.
  • Fixed a bug that was causing errors with Imagen 3 Fast forging inside the Canvas.
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