How to add a new layer in GIMP

How to add a new layer in GIMP

GIMP, or GNU Image Manipulation Program, is a free and open-source picture editing program. Full-featured software enables both simple and complex adjustments to be done to digital photographs. Similar to the well-known image editing program Adobe Photoshop, GIMP enables users to build images on numerous levels. Transparencies are placed on top of one another to …

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How to flip only one layer in GIMP

How to flip only one layer in GIMP

You may use GIMP on your desktop but cannot flip a layer. In GIMP, flipping a layer is quite simple. It sounds quite challenging to flip a layer with GIMP. But we assure you that it is not difficult in any way. In GIMP, it is possible to flip a layer quickly. If you want …

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How to draw a circle in GIMP

How to draw a circle in GIMP

Sometimes when using GIMP, you might want to draw a circle. Drawing a circle is an important task for any image editor. You might notice that there is no Draw Circle tool available in GIMP. However, there are several methods you can use to draw a circle using the tools that are provided by GIMP. …

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Working with alpha channel in GIMP

Working with alpha channel in GIMP

An alpha channel of a layer is a grayscale image that is of the same size. An alpha channel can make areas of the layer partly transparent. Transparency is achieved through the alpha channel. Transparency means that whatever is underneath your image will be visible when you export it as an a.png file. This is …

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How to replace one color with another in GIMP

How to replace one color with another in GIMP

Colors in a picture are an essential thing that can alter the look of the entire image. Sometimes, the color is satisfactory and blends perfectly with the picture. Other times, the color is too dull, making the entire picture less likable. There are also different reasons you would want to change or replace the colors …

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How to change background color in GIMP

How to change background color in GIMP

After taking a picture, you might want to change the background color of that photo. It might be too dull, making the image not appealing as it should be, or too bright, removing the focus from the image. GIMP has the tools you need to change the background color to one that will perfectly align …

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How to change background color in GIMP

How to change background color in GIMP

After taking a picture, you might want to change the background color of that photo. It might be too dull, making the image not appealing as it should be, or too bright, removing the focus from the image. GIMP has the tools you need to change the background color to one that will perfectly align …

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Working with a brush in GIMP

Working with a brush in GIMP

A pixmap or group of pixmaps used for painting is called a brush. GIMP comes with a collection of 10 Paint tools that can be used to execute tasks other than those you would typically associate with painting, like erasing, copying, smudging, lightening, and darkening. Except for the ink tool, all paint tools use the …

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How to work with canvas in GIMP

How to work with canvas in GIMP

A canvas is the visible area of the image. By default, the size of the canvas goes with the size of the layers. GIMP lets you create layers with image content larger than your current canvas size, which sometimes happens when you paste new images. Most of the time, the canvas coincides with the size …

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How to work with pictures in GIMP

How to work with pictures in GIMP

Combining multiple pictures is a photographer’s most common picture editing task. The basic process is easy but may take some practice to perfect. All you need to use are layers. They allow you to combine various pictures into one by treating various picture elements as separate objects within the same image file. Every picture is …

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