How to Change Image Background in GIMP

In this tutorial, we'll learn how to change image background in GIMP. Let's get started!

How to Create a Graffiti Effect in GIMP (+ Free Online Tool)

In today's tutorial we'll learn How to Create a Graffiti Effect in GIMP. Free photo processing application GIMP, has Bump Map Filter. We can use this filter to create a graffiti effect. This filter will make the text that we make look blended with the background photo.

Creating sticker with GIMP

Learn how to create stickers in GIMP by creating a selection, fill the selection using color we like, then adding a drop shadow filter. You can fill in the sticker using a photo or just text using the Text Tool. The sticker fold effect can be created by making a selection, cutting the selection and pasting it on a separate layer, then our cut results are rotated 180 degrees. For the shadow of the sticker folds, we can use the Paintbrush Tool. Please follow the steps below for how to make stickers using GIMP!

How to create transparent text effect in GIMP

In today's tutorial we'll learn how to create a transparent text effect in GIMP. The first step is to create a transparent layer on top of the photo, then fill it with the color we want, adjust the photo layer size, write text on the canvas, make a selection from the text we made and finally delete the transparent layer according to the text selection.

How to Turn a Picture into a Watercolor in GIMP

Learn how to turn a picture into a Watercolor in GIMP. We'll create the watercolor effect using different textures and different layer's modes. Add the texture to canvas using Open as layers command and scale it using the Scale tool. Once you have arranged it to your satisfaction, you can play around with other Blend Modes. 

How to remove background in GIMP (Paths Tool)

In today's tutorial, we're going to learn how to remove background in GIMP and make it transparent using Paths tool. The Paths tool is all about drawing path. Draw the path around the subject by clicking successively. You can create curves by dragging on a new node or segment. Ctrl + Click on the Final node to close the Loop. To make selections with the Paths Tool, we simply convert the path we've drawn into selections.

Sharpen Image Edges in GIMP High Pass Filter (+ Free Online Tool)

In this tutorial, I will show you how to sharpen image edges in GIMP 2.10.14 using the High pass filter.

Sharpening works by increasing contrast at edges in the image. Remember to reduce image noise before sharpening so that you don’t intensify the noise. The best way to sharpen an image is by using separate layers. Make separate layers for noise reduction and high pass filter.

Create a Blueprint Effect in GIMP (+ Free Online Tool)

In today's tutorial, I'm going to show you how to create a Blueprint Effect in GIMP. We'll be using the Paths tool to trace around the main image, desaturate the image's layer using Color>Hue-Saturation, using Filters>Edge-Detect>Edge to transforms the image's layer into a line drawing, using Edit>Stroke Selection to add a white stroke to the image and using Filter>Render>Pattern>Grid to create the  grid pattern.

Create a Kaleidoscope Effect In GIMP (+ Free Online Tool)

Kaleidoscope is a geometric shape composed of shapes and colors with a symmetrical arrangement. In today's GIMP tutorial, I'll show you how to create a Kaleidoscope effect in GIMP from a given image. Once the image is open in GIMP, we'll build up the kaleidoscope by creating a triangle shape, duplicating, rotating, and merging the layer several times to achieve symmetry. Let's get started!

Jigsaws Puzzle Collage in GIMP

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a puzzle photo collage in GIMP. We will use render filter to create a jigsaws pattern, the Fuzzy Select Tool to select jigsaws piece, Shrink Selection command to create a border, the Select by Color to select jigsaws piece, the Scale Tool to re-size images, the Move Tool to align images, and Layer Mask that comes with GIMP. Let's get started!

How to Create a Spherical Collage in GIMP

In this GIMP tutorial, we are going to learn how to create a spherical photo collage. We'll be using the Ellipse Select Tool and the Spherize filter that comes with GIMP. To create the reflection, we will use a layer mask and the gradient tool. We can play around with GIMP's many tools to add our own artistic effects. Let's get started!

Heart Shaped Photo Collage in GIMP (+ Free Online Tool)

In this tutorial, we'll learn how to create a Heart Shaped Photo Collage in GIMP. We'll be using the Rectangle Select Tool, the Grid, the Move Tool, the Scale Tool and Layer Mask that comes with GIMP. Once you have arranged all shapes to form a heart-shaped collage, you can play around with other GIMP's tools to add your own artistic effects. Let's get started!

Triangle Grid Photo Collage in GIMP [Free Template]

In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to create a triangle grid photo collage in GIMP. We'll be using the Grid, the Paths Tool to create a triangle path, the Move Tool to align the triangle, the Scale tool to resize the triangle and Layer Mask to clip images into the triangle layer. Let's get started!

Squares Collage in GIMP (+ Free Online Tool)

In today's tutorial, I am going to show you how to create a rectangle/squares/grid collage in GIMP. The trick is by creating a rectangle shaped selection using the Rectangle Select Tool, create a new layer for the rectangle shape, fill the selection with a gray color, insert an image into the document as a layer, then add a layer mask. Next, you can duplicate the square layer as many as you want.

GIMP Collage of Polaroids Using Layer Mask [New Guide]

Today's tutorial will explain to you as to how to create a collage of Polaroids for a given image in GIMP. We will use the Scale Tool to resize the image, the Move Tool to move the image, the Rectangle Select Tool to draw rectangle selection, Drop Shadow to add a drop shadow,  the Rotate Tool to rotate a Polaroid's frame and Layer Mask to insert the image.

Multi Diamond Photo Collage Template in GIMP (+ Free Online Tool)

In today's tutorial, I am going to show you how to create a 4 sided polygon collage using the Rectangle Select Tool and Layer Mask that both come with GIMP. We will use the Rectangle Selection tool to draw 4 sided polygon shapes and use Layer Mask to insert images into shapes. Once you have arranged all the rectangle shape to your satisfaction, you can play around with other GIMP's tools to add your own artistic effects.

How to Make a Circle Photo Collage In GIMP

Learn how to Make a Circle Photo Collage In GIMP. The trick is by creating a circle shaped selection using the Ellipse Select Tool, create a new layer for the circular shape, fill the selection with the color you choose, insert an image into the document as a layer, then add a layer mask. You can add a drop shadow filter if desired. Next, you can duplicate the circle layer as many as you want.

Selective Coloring in GIMP (+ Free Online Tool)

In today's tutorial, I'll show you how to create a selective coloring in GIMP. We will be using Desaturate command to convert all of the colors on the active layer to corresponding shades of gray, layer mask to make all of the layer fully opaque (or that you will notice any difference in the appearance of the layer if you paint on the layer mask), and the Eraser Tool to remove areas of color from the current layer. 

Turn A Photo Into A Collage Of Polaroids In GIMP

In today's tutorial, we are going to learn how to turn a photo into a collage of Polaroids in GIMP . (See a new version and easier for this polaroids tutorial: GIMP Collage of Polaroids Using Layer Mask). We'll be using the Rectangle Select, the Rotate, the Move Tool and Drop Shadow that comes with GIMP. Once you have arranged it to your satisfaction, you can play around with other GIMP's tools to add your own artistic effects.

Add a Graphic Watermark to Photo in GIMP (+ Free Online Tool)

Learn how to add a graphic watermark to an image in GIMP with these simple steps where the graphic remains editable. You can just add a text watermark using the Text tool or a simple graphic watermark to your images using “Open as Layers” command. Then resize the graphic using the Scale Tool, adjust its position using the Move Tool, and you can adjust its opacity on the Layers dialog.