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.

The technique makes use of layers and layer masks in The GIMP, so it is important to have a basic understanding of what these are beforehand. The next section introduces these concepts and provides a ...

Jack Wallen/ZDNET 2. Layer masks Layer masks are as essential as layers in GIMP. With layer masks, you can selectively modify the opacity/transparency of a layer.

GIMP’s “Cut and Float” option is almost the same thing, with the keyboard Control-Shift-L. This command results with the selection duplicated onto a “floating”, i.e. temporary, layer.

GIMP is a free, feature-packed image editor with Photoshop-style functionality such as layers, filters, and masking, but it requires patience to master. GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) is ...

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

GIMP has matured into a truly incredible photo-editing program. If you’re coming by way of Photoshop, however, use these tips to ease the transition.

Launch GIMP and open the image that you want to make semi-transparent. Press "Ctrl-L" to display the Layers toolbox at the right of the GIMP window.

How to Crop & Combine Parts of an Image in GIMP. High-quality digital image editing can be an important part of your personal, creative or professional approach to photography.