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In addition to our best-selling courses and our world-renowned video tutorials, we also offer tons of help articles to help you learn a variety of subjects – including various free software like GIMP, WordPress, Darktable, and Inkscape. Articles are available in over 30 languages.
How to Create Arrows in Inkscape
In this help article, I'll be showing you how simple it is to add arrows to your Inkscape composition! Arrows are a great way to spice up your graphics, draw attention...
22 Best GIMP Tutorials of 2022
Fall is officially upon us, which means now is a great time to take a look at the BEST GIMP tutorials from the year thus far! In this list, I'll be showcasing the GIMP...
How to Create a Transparent Gradient in GIMP
In this help article I'll be showing you how to create a transparent gradient using GIMP. This is a very easy, beginner-friendly technique that allows you to have your...
Inkscape Shape Builder Tool Coming Soon to Inkscape 1.3
The Shape Builder Tool is officially coming to Inkscape, and very soon! Major Inkscape Contributor Martin Owens has been making inroads with getting a workable version...
How to Add Responsive Google Maps to WordPress Without a Plugin
In this article, I’ll show you how to add a responsive Google Maps map to a WordPress webpage (i.e. for a Contact page) without using a plugin. I’ll be using WordPress...
GIMP’s Sharpen (Unsharp Mask) Filter for Sharpening Photos
Applying sharpening to photos has many benefits. It helps restore the detail to your image that was lost during the digitization process, especially around the edges of...
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