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ADVANCED FEATURES OF GIMP
04
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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