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Chapter Profile
5 Layers Chapter Profile
Working with Layers
Merging Two Images
Advanced
Filters
Changing the On-screen Size
of an Image
Features of Changing the Print Size of
an Image
GIMP
In the previous chapter, you have learned about various tools in GIMP. This chapter will introduce
some advanced features of GIMP. Let us starts the chapter with learning about layers.
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 customise 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 new layers or delete an existing one.
Layers tab
Lock buttons
Eye icon Layers stack
Raise this layer Lower this layer
Create a duplicate layer
Create a new layer group
Create a new layer Delete a layer
Anchor a floating layer
Layers tab: It is used to move the Layers palette around the GIMP window.
Lock buttons: It contains Lock Pixels, Lock Position and Size, and Lock Alpha Channel buttons.
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