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5                     Layers and Filters in GIMP
















                               Your Aim

                               to learn about:

                                      Working with Layers            Merging Two Images
                                       Filters                         Changing the On-Screen Size of Image
                                          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 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 a new layers or delete an existing one.

                                  Layers tab








                                Lock button
                                    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                    Anchor a floating layer
                                                              Layers palette



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