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5 Layers and Filters in GIMP
Your Aim
to learn about:
l Working with Layers l Merging Two Images
l Filters l Changing the On-Screen Size of Image
l Changing the Print Size of Image
You have learnt to open and edit images in GIMP. In this chapter, we will learn some more
features of GIMP.
WORKING WITH LAYERS
Layers are transparent sheets which are stacked on top of each other so that individual objects
of an image can be edited without affecting other objects. We can add new layers, change the
position of layers, delete layers and customize layers. When we create a new image in GIMP, it
exists as a single layer, called as Background layer. We can add many layers in a file. They all get
added on top of the background layer. Each layer can be edited separately. The Layers palette
displays all layers. It also has buttons to create a new layers or delete an existing one.
Layers tab
Lock Pixels
Eye icon
Layers stack
Raise this layer
Create a duplicate
Create a new
layer
layer group
Create a Delete this layer
new layer
Lower this layer
Layers palette
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