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...

How to Download & Install GIMP for Windows

by Michael Davies | Aug 16, 2021 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Customization, GIMP Help

In this article, I’ll show you how to download and install the latest version of GIMP, the free photo editor and Photoshop alternative, on a Windows computer. GIMP is safe to download, with a Security Confidence Index score of 97.3%, thanks in part to security...

GIMP Search Actions Feature | Quickly Find & Open Any Effect, Image, or Menu Item

by Michael Davies | May 10, 2021 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Help

The GIMP Search Actions feature, also known as the Integrated Search Feature, is a quick and easy way to find ANYTHING you’d like to open in GIMP. This feature works with finding and opening filters, effects, images, tools, and pretty much any menu item that exists in...

How to Create Frames from Selections in GIMP

by Michael Davies | May 3, 2021 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Selections

Welcome to Davies Media Design, and in this article I’ll be showing you how to create frames for your images or graphics using selections in GIMP! With this technique, you can basically create a frame of any shape using selection areas. This is a beginner...

How to Copy and Paste Selections in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Apr 22, 2021 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Selections

In this GIMP basics help article I’ll be showing you how to copy and paste selections in GIMP. This task is quick and easy, so let’s dive right in! Step 1: Draw Your Selection Area I won’t go into detail on how to draw or create selections in GIMP as...

How to Draw a Rectangle in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Feb 24, 2021 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Graphic Design, GIMP Selections, GIMP Tools

Looking to learn how to draw a rectangle in GIMP? It’s super easy and beginner friendly! In this GIMP Help Article, I’ll show you how to draw rectangles in GIMP using built-in tools. You can watch the video version of this tutorial below, or skip over it...