Image editing operations in GIMP are similar to many other graphics software, but there are also some differences. If you are a beginner or inexperienced, it will take some time to get used to it.
If you're already familiar with Photoshop or AutoCAD, it won't take long to get used to GIMP. But if you're a beginner, don't worry, Taimienphi will guide you through the necessary steps.
Guide to editing photos using GIMP
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Step 1: Open your project
Open the software on your device. Tap File , then select Open .
Navigate to the folder containing the images. Select the images , then click the Open button below.
Step 2: Crop your image
Click the Rectangle Select Tool or press the shortcut key R. Hold down the mouse and drag to select the area you want to crop.
Right-click on the image, select Image , then select Crop to Selection .
Note: If you want to keep the image size the same, you can skip this step.
Step 3: Change the brightness
Click on the Color option in the toolbar. Select Brightness - Contrast.
Drag the Brightness slider to adjust the brightness and the Contrast slider to increase or decrease the image clarity. Press OK.
Step 4. Export the image file.
When you've finished editing, click File on the toolbar and select Export As , or press Shift + Ctrl + E.
Choose a folder to save the edited image, then click Export .
Note : If you select Save or Save As , the system will automatically save the image in GIMP's dedicated file format.
To create perfect images, you need to utilize many of GIMP's image editing features, and it would take time to introduce them all. Taimienphi only guides you through the basic features, helping you quickly get acquainted with the software.