The GIMP image editing application offers a robust set of tools for working with layers in graphics files. The tools are grouped together in the Layers palette, which also features thumbnails of ...

GIMP allows you to combine multiple images using layers, and to blend everything together using the color picker tool to match the background colors.

In the Layers pane we need to right-click on the layer we have coloured blue and select ‘Add Layer Mask’, stick with the default settings and choose a small, soft-edged Paintbrush.

New features in GIMP 3 include non-destructive filters, improved text editing, and simpler layer management. Working with filters, layers, and text is much easier in this latest release.

GIMP 3.0 is finally here, and it's perfect timing really – with creatives everywhere yearning to save money on expensive photo editing and digital art software subscriptions. GIMP has long been ...

Fortunately, with GIMP 3, there'll be auto-expanding layers, which means GIMP will automatically adjust layer dimensions according to the latest changes.

If you read my earlier tutorial on layers and layer masks (see “Fixing Photo Contrast with The GIMP”, LJ, April 2003), you might remember that we can control the blending of layers using a layer mask.

5 powerful GIMP features I use nearly every day for easy, free photo editing If you didn't think this Photoshop alternative could get any better, wait until you try these tools.