Replace an image layer in Pixelmator Pro on Mac
You can quickly swap one image for another while preserving the layer styles, color adjustments, and effects. You can also add an image to an empty layer.
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In Pixelmator Pro on Mac, select the image layer (in the Layers sidebar) you want to replace.
If you don’t see the Layers sidebar, choose View > Show Layers.
Choose Format > Replace Layer, then choose any of the following:
Photos: Opens a photos browser where you can choose an image from the Photos app on your Mac.
Files: Opens a file browser where you can choose an image from your Mac, iCloud, or a connected server or device.
Search Content Hub: Opens a browser where you can search for premium images in the Content Hub, then choose one to replace the layer.
Generate Image: Uses generative AI models to generate a new image from a text-to-image prompt, then replaces the layer with that image.*
Generate from Image: Uses generative AI models to generate a variation of the selected layer from a text description, and replaces the layer with that image.*
Image Playground: Uses Apple Intelligence** or other generative AI models to generate an image from a text-to-image prompt, then replaces the layer with that image.
Add to Playground: Loads the layer into Image Playground, then uses Apple Intelligence or ChatGPT to generate a variation of the layer from a text-to-image prompt, and replaces the layer with the generated image.
Clipboard: Replaces the layer with the contents of the macOS Clipboard.
Apple Intelligence is not available on all Mac models or in all languages or regions.*** To access the most recent available features, make sure you’re using the latest version of macOS and have Apple Intelligence turned on.
Note: If the replacement image is larger than the canvas, some of its content may be hidden beyond the edges of the canvas. Choose Image > Reveal Canvas, to see the entire image.