The GIMP image editing application offers a robust set of tools for working with layers in graphics files. The tools are grouped together in the Layers palette, which also features thumbnails of ...

GIMP allows you to combine multiple images using layers, and to blend everything together using the color picker tool to match the background colors.

In the Layers pane we need to right-click on the layer we have coloured blue and select ‘Add Layer Mask’, stick with the default settings and choose a small, soft-edged Paintbrush.

If you read my earlier tutorial on layers and layer masks (see “Fixing Photo Contrast with The GIMP”, LJ, April 2003), you might remember that we can control the blending of layers using a layer mask.

If you want GIMP to really mimic Photoshop, you can move the Layers dialogue to the bottom right panel. Personally, I've grown to like my Layers at the top and the Tool Options at the bottom.

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Fortunately, with GIMP 3, there'll be auto-expanding layers, which means GIMP will automatically adjust layer dimensions according to the latest changes.

5 powerful GIMP features I use nearly every day for easy, free photo editing If you didn't think this Photoshop alternative could get any better, wait until you try these tools.

As with most things, you can find tutorials and hints on creating panoramas on the Net. By using Pandora, it's possible for a rank amateur to come up with some great results, even with a limited ...

Retouching, editing, adding effects—some image editing programs can easily rival Photoshop. Best of all, they’re completely ...