Add Strokes to Shapes in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Apr 26, 2022 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Graphic Design, GIMP Help, GIMP Selections, GIMP Tools

In this help article I’ll be showing you how to add a stroke to your shapes using a simple, beginner-friendly method. You can watch the video version of this tutorial below, or skip over it for the full help article version available in 30+ languages. Step 1...

How to install Plugins in GIMP for Windows

by Michael Davies | Feb 14, 2022 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Customization, GIMP Help, GIMP Tutorials

In this help article, I’ll be showing you how to install plugins in GIMP. Keep in mind that usually only plugins designed specifically for GIMP are going to work in GIMP. In other words, you can’t simply drag and drop a Photoshop plugin into GIMP and have it work –...

How to Create 3D Text in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Feb 4, 2022 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Filters, GIMP Graphic Design, GIMP Text Effects, GIMP Tutorials

In this help article I’ll be showing you a quick and easy beginner-friendly method for creating awesome 3D text using GIMP. GIMP is a free photo editing and graphic design program most similar to Photoshop. You can watch the video version below, or skip over it...

How to Export Single Layers as Images from GIMP

by Michael Davies | Jan 28, 2022 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Help, GIMP Layers, GIMP Photo Editing, GIMP Tutorials

Welcome back to Davies Media Design, and in this article I’ll be covering how to export single layers from your GIMP composition to any filetype. Here’s an example of when you would use this: you’ve got a composition with a bunch of layers open, but you...

How to Put Text on a Curve in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Jan 24, 2022 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Help, GIMP Text Effects, GIMP Tutorials

In this tutorial, I’ll be showing you a tried-and-true method for putting text on a curve in GIMP. It’s super simple, beginner-friendly, and requires only a few basic steps. You can watch the video version directly below, or skip over it for the article...

Create Unicode Characters for Text in GIMP (Bullet Points, Symbols, Icons)

by Michael Davies | Oct 26, 2021 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Text Effects

In this tutorial I’ll show you the simple and fast process for creating unicode characters in GIMP. Unicode characters are commonly used symbols, like bullet points, icons, or special characters, across pretty much all languages of the world. Step 1: Add Text...