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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How to blur in GIMP

How to blur in GIMP

GIMP image editing application allows you to add effects digitally, like blurring sharp images when they were taken. You can use the blur effect selectively to any part of the image to ensure specific things are blurry while keeping the sharpness of the rest of the image. It is especially helpful if you want to …

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How to get tool options back in GIMP

How to get tool options back in GIMP

If you are new to using GIMP, you might have been introduced to the amazing keyboard shortcuts you can use. But it is common for people to accidentally hit the wrong key combination when they are still learning how to use GIMP. You might hit the wrong combination and find yourself in trouble, having lost …

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How to highlight part of an image in GIMP

How to highlight part of an image in GIMP

To cut one or more elements from an image, you can highlight areas of the image. In particular, if you wish to create a photo collage. To do this kind of editing, there are several selection tools available. Several GIMP features enable you to highlight just a portion of an image. To add a certain …

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How to work with borders in GIMP

How to work with borders in GIMP

Most photographers like to add borders to images and texts before they print their work. Adding a border to your image or text in your image can add a good frame around the photo when it is done properly. When using GIMP, adding borders is not complicated; you can do it in any color you …

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How to crop images in GIMP

How to crop images in GIMP

When you take a picture, you want it to be perfect and fitting. However, sometimes even the most perfect photos do not begin being that way until they are edited. They might have unwanted space, person, or object inside them. The space, object, or person is not bad, but it removes the focus of the …

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How to blur part of an image in GIMP

How to blur part of an image in GIMP

Sometimes, when you take certain photos, you may need to blur some parts of the images, especially if they contain sensitive information. Blurring an image means making that selected part of the image less sharp and hence noticeable. It will distort the details of that particular part of the image. It also emphasizes private or …

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Working with edges in GIMP

Working with edges in GIMP

In an image, an edge is a set of contiguous pixel positions where an abrupt change of intensity values happens. Edges are boundaries between background and objects. While image editing, you might want to smoothen your edges or blur them, especially if you want to create a certain theme for the photo. It gives the …

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