GIMP (v2.2.11 on windows), also known as Gnu Image Manipulation Program, is an open source image manipulation utility which can be downloaded from www.gimp.org. To use GIMP to create dropshadows Start GIMP and then a new file, with or without a background color, a light ba Continue reading...

Start Gimp and pen a new file To create a rounded shape with Gimp first select the Path tool Double-click on it to get to the options window and make sure that design mode is selected and Polygon is not. Move the cursor to the pallet and click on the point Continue reading...

To make a simple animated .gif image with GIMP You can create an animated image of your choice dimensions or you can open an image and turn it into an animation. Either way it is pretty easy. In this example we'll combine the methods. You experiment on your own. Start GIMP Continue reading...

How do I create a simple shape with GIMP: Create a new image, 300x300 pixels in size. RGB should be selected and select white as the background. Now create a new transparent layer, same size. By default the new layer should be selected. If not select Dialogs - Layers and sele Continue reading...

Problem: I have a bunch of images which I want to use in either an image gallery or a slideshow. To do this the images all be of dimensions 360x270 pixels, however the images were previously cropped so are all over the place. You can create a canvas the size you need to sit behind the images and Continue reading...

Q: What can cause my website which does not have many pictures in it to load slowly? It doesn't take but one unoptimized or incorrectly used picture to cause a web page to load slowly. Here I explain some gotchas for using digital images and prepping them for use on a website. Ima Continue reading...

How do I use GIMP to create a decorative gradient background of dots, diamonds, or squares? Gnu Image Manipulation Program can be used to create decorative and repeating backgrounds. The following very simple tutorial can be used to create a gradient background of dots or circles Continue reading...

This simple tutorial designed for GIMP 2.2 can be used to create an outline or stroke on text. If saved in .png or .gif format it can easily be incorporated into your website as a business name, organization name, etc. You can vary size, colors, gradient effects, font family etc. to suit your nee Continue reading...

The following technique gives a solid 1 pixel left, right, bottom and an anti-aliased lower left and right corner. 1. Start GIMP and select File->New 2. Specify the required height and width and fill with the color needed for the border. 3. Select->Rounded Rectangle and give it a required Continue reading...

To use Gimp to create a rounded edge gradient image. Open Gimp and start a new image file, perhaps 50x300 pixels in size Select Advanced options and change Fill with to your preference and select OK Set fg and bg colors Select the gradient icon Continue reading...

Create the soft edged rounded rectangle: Create a new image, say 500x500 pixels in size with transparent background Fill with your choice background Continue reading...

Introduction to GIMP GIMP not Gimp - GNU Image Manipulation Program What it is - Paraphrased from www.gimp.org, it is a freely distributed image manipulation program for tasks such as image/photo retouching and image authoring. Open source means FREE to Continue reading...

Harvey balls are circles that are commonly filled in in 1/4 increments to illustrate a percentage such as 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%.  There is even a font now called Harvey Balls Font. So what happens when these increments are insufficient and you need variations like 10%, 40%, etc.  You go to Continue reading...

Gimp is a free program which you can download from www.gimp.org that can be used for manipulatiing images including: resizing, cropping, sharpening, adjusting the contrast and brightness, and adjusting the tilt of the horizon line. It can be used f Continue reading...

How do I create a simple shape with GIMP: Create a new image, 300x300 pixels in size. RGB should be selected and select white as the background. Now create a new transparent layer, same size. By default the new layer should be selected. If not select Dialogs - Layers and sele Continue reading...

Start Gimp and pen a new file To create a rounded shape with Gimp first select the Path tool Double-click on it to get to the options window and make sure that design mode is selected and Polygon is not. Move the cursor to the pallet and click on the point Continue reading...

Create the soft edged rounded rectangle: Create a new image, say 500x500 pixels in size with transparent background Fill with your choice background Continue reading...

To use Gimp to create a rounded edge gradient image. Open Gimp and start a new image file, perhaps 50x300 pixels in size Select Advanced options and change Fill with to your preference and select OK Set fg and bg colors Select the gradient icon Continue reading...

Introduction to GIMP GIMP not Gimp - GNU Image Manipulation Program What it is - Paraphrased from www.gimp.org, it is a freely distributed image manipulation program for tasks such as image/photo retouching and image authoring. Open source means FREE to Continue reading...