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.

GIMP’s “Cut and Float” option is almost the same thing, with the keyboard Control-Shift-L. This command results with the selection duplicated onto a “floating”, i.e. temporary, layer.

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Jack Wallen/ZDNET 2. Layer masks Layer masks are as essential as layers in GIMP. With layer masks, you can selectively modify the opacity/transparency of a layer.

The technique makes use of layers and layer masks in The GIMP, so it is important to have a basic understanding of what these are beforehand. The next section introduces these concepts and provides a ...

How to Draw Using Gimp. Gimp, or GNU Image Manipulation Program, is a free graphics application that you can use to create and edit images and photos. You can also use Gimp to draw your own ...

You can also use the GIMP to export any of its other supported image formats to PDF and the export settings let you maintain any layer masks you used in the original image.

GIMP has matured into a truly incredible photo-editing program. If you’re coming by way of Photoshop, however, use these tips to ease the transition.