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Gradient Fill Tool
The Gradient Tool is used to create a blending effect between two or more colors in the workspace.
Perform the following steps to use the Gradient Tool:
Step 1 Open an image in GIMP.
Step 2 Click on the Gradient Tool in the Toolbox.
OR
Click on Tools → Paint Tools → Gradient option.
OR
Press G on your keyboard.
Step 3 Click on the active foreground color button in the Toolbox to change the active
foreground color, and the background color button in the Toolbox to change the
background color. Select the colors you want the gradient to be based upon.
Step 4 Click on a gradient pattern from the Gradient drop-down list in the Tool Options panel.
Step 5 Choose a gradient shape from the Shape drop-down list in the Tool Options panel to
select the shape for the gradient. Some of the shapes are:
✶ Linear: Used for creating a straight-line gradient effect.
✶ Radial: Used for creating a circular gradient effect.
✶ Spiral: Used for creating a spiral gradient effect.
✶ Conical: Used to create the effect of looking down at the tip of a cone.
Step 6 Click on the image and drag in the direction you want your gradient to appear. Release
the mouse button. The selected gradient will be applied to the image.
Linear Gradient Radial Gradient
Choosing Gradient pattern Choosing Gradient shape Spiral Gradient Conical Gradient
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