Tutorials, news, tips, and guides for GIMP users of all levels.
The GIMP.cc blog is for practical image editing work: learning a tool, fixing a workflow problem, understanding a new GIMP release, or choosing the right free alternative for a job. Start with beginner tutorials if you are new, use the workflow guides when a project gets stuck, and check the comparison articles before changing software.
Most articles link back to deeper tutorials, free browser tools, and official GIMP resources so you can move from explanation to action without opening ten tabs.
GIMP can batch resize multiple images at once using Script-Fu. No plugins needed. Here is the exact script and how to run it.
Changing resolution in GIMP is not the same as changing image size. This guide explains the difference and shows you exactly how to set DPI for print and web.
Cropping one layer in GIMP is different from cropping the whole canvas. Here is exactly how to do it without affecting the rest of your project.
Background removed but the edges look rough or have a colour fringe? Here is how to clean them up in GIMP so the cutout looks natural on any background.
Need to remove just one specific colour from an image in GIMP - Like all the blue, or all the green? Here are two methods that work well for different situations.
GIMP has a reputation for being hard. Some of that is fair, some is not. Here is why it feels difficult at first - And the tips that make it click faster.
GIMP is free - But is it actually good enough for real photo editing? Here is an honest look at what it does well, where it falls short, and who it is right for.
GIMP is open source - But what does that actually mean in practice? Here is a plain-English explanation of what open source means and why it matters for GIMP users.
Uninstalling GIMP is quick on both Windows and Mac. Here is how to do it cleanly and what to do if you want to remove your settings and plugins too.
GIMP does not auto-update. Here is how to check what version you have, where to get the latest one, and how to update cleanly on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
A slightly soft photo can often be rescued with GIMP's sharpening tools. Here is when to use Unsharp Mask, when to use Sharpen, and how to avoid over-sharpening.
The Clone tool copies pixels from one part of an image and paints them somewhere else. It is the go-to tool for removing objects, fixing blemishes, and patching damaged areas.
GIMP can make a solid logo - Especially for small businesses, personal projects, and social media. Here is a step-by-step process from blank canvas to finished file.
Drawing a straight line in GIMP is not as obvious as clicking and dragging. Here are three ways to do it, from quick and simple to precise and polished.
Paste something in GIMP and a "Floating Selection" appears in the Layers panel. Here is what it is, why it exists, and what to do with it.
Layers are the foundation of almost everything you do in GIMP. Here is how to add a new layer, name it, and understand the options in the New Layer dialog.
GIMP uses the fonts installed on your system. Here is how to add new fonts on Windows, Mac, and Linux so they show up inside GIMP.
Adding text to an image in GIMP is straightforward once you know the Text tool. Here is how to type, style, move, and edit text from scratch.
Resizing a layer in GIMP is different from resizing the whole image. Here is how to scale just one layer without touching anything else.
Want a circular profile picture or a round thumbnail? GIMP can crop any image into a circle. Here is how to do it and export it with a transparent background.
Before you can erase to transparency in GIMP, the layer needs an alpha channel. Here is what that means and how to add one in two clicks.
Need your logo on a transparent background so it looks clean on any colour? Here is the exact process in GIMP, step by step.
You just installed GIMP and the interface looks like a cockpit. Here is a calm, step-by-step walkthrough of everything you see when you open it for the first time.
GIMP is a free image editor that can do a lot more than most people realize. From fixing photos to creating digital art, here is a plain-English breakdown of everything GIMP can do.
| Topic | Best for | Next page |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner tutorials | Learning the interface, tools, layers, and export settings. | GIMP tutorials |
| Photo editing | Fixing exposure, color, backgrounds, portraits, and print prep. | Photo editing in GIMP |
| Automation | Batch resizing, Script-Fu snippets, and repeatable workflows. | Script-Fu automation |
| Software comparisons | Choosing between GIMP, Photoshop, Krita, Inkscape, and Paint.NET. | GIMP comparisons |
