How to Transform Paths in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Jul 20, 2020 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Help, GIMP Tools, GIMP Tutorials

In this tutorial, I’ll be showing you how to transform paths using GIMP. This is a very easy task to accomplish and can help expand your skill-set for photo editing and graphic design when working in GIMP. It is useful whenever you need to change the shape,...

How to Scale a Selection in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Apr 14, 2020 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Help, GIMP Tools

In this tutorial, I’ll be demonstrating the easy process for scaling a selection in GIMP. I’ll be using GIMP 2.10.18 for this tutorial, which is the latest version of GIMP at the time of this article. Step 1: Draw Your Selection There are a variety of ways...

How to Use the Curves Tool in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Mar 3, 2020 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Photo Editing, GIMP Tools, GIMP Tutorials

The curves tool is a sophisticated way to adjust the brightness and contrast of your image, as well as color correct your image. It is similar to the levels tool in the type of adjustments it makes to your image, as well as the fact that both tools use a histogram to...

How to Download and Install GIMP Resythesizer Plugin for Windows

by Michael Davies | Dec 19, 2019 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Customization, GIMP Help, GIMP Tools, GIMP Tutorials

The Resynthesizer plugin is a free, powerful third-party GIMP plugin that allows you to erase large objects from images, among other things. It is most similar to Photoshop’s Content Aware Fill feature – though in my opinion the Resynthesizer works better than this...

How to Resize a Layer in GIMP

by Michael Davies | May 3, 2019 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Layers, GIMP Tools, GIMP Tutorials

Want to learn how to resize a layer in GIMP? You’re finally in the right place. In this article, I show you how to resize individual layers in GIMP using the scale tool. Before I get started, I’d like to make the distinction between resizing a layer in...

GIMP 2.10 Feature Spotlight: Vignette Filter

by Michael Davies | Apr 4, 2019 | GIMP Photo Editing, GIMP Tools, GIMP Tutorials

In GIMP 2.10 and newer, you can now use a built-in Vignette filter to easily and effectively create vignettes. Vignettes are a great way to frame your photos using black, white, or any color of your choice. They can be used as a basic frame to help the edges of your...