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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 Layer To...

How to Add a Drop Shadow in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Oct 12, 2021 | GIMP Filters, GIMP Graphic Design, GIMP Text Effects, GIMP Tutorials

In this article I'll be showing you how to add a drop shadow effect in GIMP using a built-in filter. Drop shadows can be added to text, as well as any object or layer with multiple objects - so long as that layer has an alpha channel (more on that momentarily). I'll...

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 checks...

10 Best GIMP Tutorials of 2021 (So Far)

by Michael Davies | Jul 6, 2021 | Best of GIMP, GIMP Graphic Design, GIMP Help, GIMP Photo Editing, GIMP Photo Manipulation, GIMP vs Affinity Photo, GIMP vs Free Software

We're halfway through 2021, and you know what that means! It's time for the start of my "Best Tutorials of 2021" list to showcase the most popular GIMP tutorials from the Davies Media Design YouTube channel through the first half of the year. From photo editor...

GIMP vs Krita – Which is the better free Photo Editor?

by Michael Davies | Jun 8, 2021 | GIMP News, GIMP vs Free Software

GIMP and Krita are both at the top of their respective categories in the free software space, with GIMP being the best free photo editor by far and Krita arguably the best digital painting app. However, Krita has been introducing many intriguing photo editing features...

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...

The Best New Feature in Every GIMP 2.10 Release Version | 2.10 to 2.10.24

by Michael Davies | May 10, 2021 | Best of GIMP, GIMP Help, GIMP News

In this article I’ll be going over the best new feature in every GIMP 2.10 release version. You can see all the new features that were released in every GIMP stable release version, including the original GIMP 2.10 release, and subsequent stable release versions GIMP...

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 friendly...

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 there are a...

GIMP vs Affinity Photo: Comparing Two Popular Photo Editors and Adobe Alternatives

by Michael Davies | Apr 5, 2021 | GIMP News, GIMP Photo Editing, GIMP Photo Manipulation, GIMP vs Affinity Photo

Over the past several months I’ve received many requests to make a comparison between GIMP and Affinity Photo – especially after I released my GIMP vs Photoshop: Complete Comparison video. Well, in today’s article, I’ll finally be giving the people what they want!...

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