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.
Inverting a selection swaps what is selected and what is not. It is one of the most useful selection tricks in GIMP. Here is how and when to use it.
Need just one page of a PDF as an image? Here is how to save a single PDF page as a JPG in your browser or in GIMP, so you can post it, email it, or resize it.
Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android. A simple guide covering a free online converter, GIMP, and the setting that stops HEIC files for good.
Feathering a selection softens the edges so your edits blend in naturally. Here is how to feather before and after making a selection in GIMP.
Saved an image from the web and got a WebP file instead of a JPG? Here is what WebP is, why it happens, and the quickest ways to convert WebP to JPG for free.
GIMP can save selections as channels so you can reload them later. Here is how to store a selection, bring it back, and use it across different editing steps.
Downloaded an AVIF file that will not open? Learn what AVIF is, why it saves so much space, and the fastest ways to convert AVIF to JPG online or free in GIMP.
Want to swap a face in a photo? Here is the real step-by-step GIMP method using layers and masks, plus the one-click AI way when you just want a fast, clean result.
Need a PDF as a picture you can post, email, or drop into a slide? Here is how to turn a PDF into a JPG in your browser, plus a free GIMP method for offline work.
Deleting a layer in GIMP removes it permanently from the project. Here is how to do it and how to recover if you delete the wrong one.
Enlarging a photo in GIMP often makes it blurry. Here is why that happens, how to get the sharpest result GIMP can give, and when to reach for an AI upscaler instead.
Your iPhone saves photos as HEIC, and Windows often cannot open them. Here is why it happens, plus three simple ways to turn HEIC into a JPG that opens anywhere.
GIMP has three different ways to merge layers. Here is when to use each one and how to avoid losing work in the process.
Flattening an image in GIMP merges all layers into one and removes transparency. Here is when to use it, how to do it, and what to watch out for.
Changing text color in GIMP is done through the Tool Options while the text is selected. Here is the exact process and how to apply color to part of the text.
Making text bold in GIMP is done through the font selector, not a button. Here is how to find bold fonts and apply them correctly.
Making text transparent in GIMP can mean showing the background through letters or creating a cutout effect. Here are both methods.
Adding a drop shadow to text in GIMP is a one-click script effect. Here is how to do it and how to customize the shadow color, offset, and blur.
GIMP has a learning curve. When you get stuck, a free AI chatbot can explain tools, answer your questions, and even write scripts for you. Here is how to put it to work.
GIMP does not have a "text on path" button like Illustrator, but it does have a path-based method that works well. Here is how to curve text in GIMP step by step.
AI images almost always need a little cleanup. Follow this free, step-by-step GIMP workflow to fix hands, blend backgrounds with layer masks, and polish color before you export.
Rotating text in GIMP can be done freehand or at exact angles. Here is how to do both without losing text quality.
Centering text in GIMP can mean two things: centering within the text box, or centering on the canvas. Both are easy once you know where to look.
Moving text in GIMP trips up beginners because the Move tool behaves differently depending on settings. Here is the fast and reliable way to do it.
Editing text in GIMP works differently from most design tools. Here is how to change text after you have already placed it - including font, size, color, and content.
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 |
