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How to Download and Install GIMP 2.10 for MAC

by Michael Davies | Jul 12, 2019

On a MAC and looking to use GIMP? Great news! GIMP is not just for Windows and Linux users. In...

GIMP Layers: Layer Transparency

by Michael Davies | Jul 11, 2019

As has already been discussed briefly in this series, layers can contain transparency to a varying...

GIMP Layers: Create New Layers From Images (3 Methods)

by Michael Davies | Jul 8, 2019

In the first and second GIMP layers tutorials that I created for this series, I have been working...

GIMP Layers: Layer Stacking Order

by Michael Davies | Jun 27, 2019

In my last GIMP Help article covering the layers concept, I provided an introduction to the GIMP...

How to Save as JPEG in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Jun 25, 2019

In this GIMP Help article for beginners, I’ll be showing you how easy it is to save your...

GIMP Eraser Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It

by Michael Davies | Jun 19, 2019

Is your GIMP eraser not working? This can be a simple fix depending on the problem you are...

Fix Tool Options Not Working or Disappeared in GIMP 2.10 (2019)

by Michael Davies | Jun 8, 2019

Are your GIMP tool options not working? Or do you simply not know how to get them to show up in...

Wrap Text Around a Circle in GIMP 2.10

by Michael Davies | Jun 5, 2019

Want to wrap your text around a circle? Good news – It’s really easy to do in GIMP...

How to Create a New Layer in GIMP (All Layer Features Explained)

by Michael Davies | Jun 3, 2019

Layers are essentially the backbone of GIMP – with every edit or design happening on some...

GIMP is the Ultimate Free Photoshop Alternative

by Michael Davies | May 16, 2019

Recently, Adobe has become more and more brazen with how it handles its Photoshop and Adobe...

How to Resize a Layer in GIMP

by Michael Davies | May 3, 2019

Want to learn how to resize a layer in GIMP? You’re finally in the right place. In this...

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