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FILTERS
Filters are tools which are used to modify an image in a variety of ways. For example, you
can change the looks of an image by changing the sharpness of an image or by blurring the
image.
Applying Filters
Filters can be applied to an entire image or to a part of the image. To apply filter to an image,
follow the given steps:
Step 1 Open an image in GIMP.
Step 2 Select the part of the image where you want to
apply the filter.
Step 3 Click on the Filters menu from the menu bar.
Step 4 Choose Blur filter from this submenu.
Step 5 Click on Gaussian Blur option.
Step 6 Increase the value of the X and Y size to
decrease or increase the effect of the filter.
Step 7 After you have applied the suitable value to
the filter, click on OK button to apply the
effect.
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN SIZE OF AN IMAGE
To view the entire image, we can change its size. To change the on-screen size of an image,
follow the given steps:
Step 1 Click on Image menu.
Step 2 Choose Scale Image option.
Step 3 Change the unit of measurement from px (pixel) to inches or centimeters.
Advanced Features of GIMP 39

