How to create semi-transparent images in GIMP

If you want to manipulate images or simply want to design a logo for your website or business blog, you can use the GNU Image Manipulation Program, abbreviated as GIMP, as a free alternative. for advanced image editing software. GIMP can create semi-transparent images very effectively, especially when users want to create business logos. GIMP is not difficult to use and this semi-transparent image creation process takes only a few minutes to perform.

1. Launch GIMP and open the image you want to make semi-transparent.

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2. Press Ctrl + L to display the Layer tool box to the right of the GIMP window. You can also click "Windows" at the top and select "Layers" from the menu. The layer containing the image is selected by default.

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3. Click and drag the "Opacity" slider at the top of the Layer tool box to the left to reduce opacity and increase transparency.

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4. Set the Opacity slider to "50" to create a semi-transparent image.

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5. Save images in GIF, TARGA, PNG or TIFF format to maintain transparency.

Users can also enter the number "50" in the box next to the Opacity slider and press "Enter" to make the image semi-transparent.

Good luck!

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