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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

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