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ADVANCED FEATURES OF GIMP
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                           Your Aim


                           to learn about:
                               l  Layers                                    l  Working with Layers
                                l  Merging Two Images                          l  Filters
                                 l  Changing the On-screen Size of an Image      l  Changing the Print Size of an Image



                  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 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 new layers or delete an existing one.

                                                Layers tab



                                                Lock Pixels
                                                 Eye icon
                                                                                       Layers stack

                                      Raise this layer


                                                                                       Create a duplicate layer
                              Create a new layer group




                                       Create a new layer                           Delete a layer
                                                                   Anchor a floating layer

                                                              Layers Palette

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