Removing color from part of an image or photograph is similar to adding a pop of color to a black and white image. The task requires familiarity with the various Select Tools to completely outline a single object in an image. Removing color from sections of a photograph can be useful for advertising campaigns, artwork, or just to create an interesting home photograph.

1. Open up the image you want to edit in GIMP. This tutorial uses a cluster of pink roses. Continue reading →

You can create a rotating GIF animation with ease in GIMP. This technique can be useful for making profile avatars, game animations, and more. To create a rotating GIF, you’ll need to know how to use the Rotate Tool, and save a document as a GIF animation.

1. Open your image in GIMP. This project uses a small coin. Continue reading →

You can create curved text in GIMP for a number of designs, logos, and even greeting cards. This project requires an understanding of the paths tool, layers, and text tool.

1. Create the object you want to add text to in GIMP. This tutorial is using a circle.

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It’s not difficult to create the impression of movement with an image. This is a great little process to add movement to comic book designs, logos, and even banners.

1. Open up the image you want to add the movement effect too in GIMP. This project uses a simple yellow right arrow. Make sure the image is on a transparent layer.

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You can make an image fade out of existence using GIMP. This step by step process is simple to complete and easy to do by creating new layers and adjusting their opacity. When you’ve created the layers, all you have to do is export them as a GIF.

1. Create an image in GIMP on a transparent layer.

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