As long as you’re editing nondestructively, you can experiment with new tools and looks without losing your original image.
Layers also allow for nondestructive edits, which can be a major benefit to your workflow. Nondestructive edits are any edits that you can go back and undo or change after you make them. As long as you’re editing nondestructively, you can experiment with new tools and looks without losing your original image.