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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.



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