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1                       Using Tools in GIMP





















                        to learn about:

                                Selection Tools                               Crop Tool
                                 Paintbrush Tool                                Zoom Tool
                                   Text Tool                                        Gradient Tool
                                    Retouching Tools                                    Correction Tools


                 In the previous class, you have learnt about how to create, save & open a file in GIMP. Now, you
                 will learn about various tools of GIMP.

                 The Toolbox contains all the tools that are available in GIMP for creating and editing images.
                                             Ellipse Select Tool






                                                                             Smudge Tool




                                                The Tool Icons in the Toolbox

                     SELECTION TOOLS

                 Selection tools allow users to isolate specific areas of an image for editing or manipulation. GIMP
                 provides various types of selection tools. Let's learn about them in detail.

                 Rectangle Select Tool

                 Rectangle Select tool is used to select a rectangular portion of an image. To use Rectangle Select
                 Tool, follow the given steps:
                 Step 1  Click on the  Rectangle Select tool icon in the Toolbox or press R.











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