🎨 How to use GIMP - Beginner Tutorial

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In this step-by-step overview, learn how to use GIMP. We start with how to download and install GIMP. We then explore the interface, including the toolbox, tool options, color selection, docks / tabs, and the menu system. Next, we look at all the options to customize the experience, from resizing docks, to turning on or off single window mode, to changing icon colors, and adjusting the theme from dark to light.
We continue by creating a new file and saving it. We then navigate through the canvas using various short cut keys. We then load some sample files, learn about layers, arrange the layers, and apply different opacities. We add text, use the selection tools, align objects, use brushes, filters, and colors. By the end of this video, you'll have foundational knowledge of how to use GIMP to start editing images. And best of all, you'll have your first image created in GIMP… a poster for the Kevin Cookie Company!
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- GIMP home page: www.gimp.org/
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⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Download & install GIMP
1:26 Main interface
4:41 Top Menu
6:33 Customize interface
8:14 Create new file
9:38 Save as xcf
10:21 View shortcuts
10:58 Import sample image files
11:24 Layers
13:09 Scale / resize image
14:14 Bucket fill tool
15:34 Opacity
16:32 Selection tools
20:22 Text tools
22:03 Add text drop shadow
22:34 Group layers
23:21 Remove image background
25:52 Flip image
26:20 Alignment tool
26:48 Adjust colors - curves
29:51 Crop tool
31:27 Move text
31:55 Paintbrush tool
34:33 Gaussian Blur
35:13 Export as .png, .jpeg, or .gif
36:07 Wrap up
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@LakeShetek 2 жыл бұрын

You convinced me I don't need photoshop anymore. Thanks!

@charliehorsenm3446 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin, I have to hand it to you, you are absolutely THE BEST teacher of these video tools I've ever encountered! I haven't encountered anyone else that I consider to even be in your class. You're instruction method is so thorough and progresses so logically. You also don't just wave your had in the air and say "I just selected the [whatever tool]" you SHOW the student what you are doing on the screen. This helps ENORMOUSLY. Thanks ever so much for your clean, logical, explicit and useful instruction. I think that even a novice like me can now learn to use this tool. Much THANKS again!

@cats9654 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, he has a teaching skill others don't. Other fly 100 miles an hr and Im just as lost when they are done teaching as before I ever watched their video. Kevin"s the best ever. He knows how to teach......finally.

@cyberdisha Жыл бұрын

NO doubt. Kevin is God !

@spookie444 11 ай бұрын

shut up

@grandma_boo Жыл бұрын

Not everyone who teaches is a good teacher. I know because my Mother was a great teacher for decades. Kevin...you're a wonderful teacher! Your patience, tone of voice, insight..you have it all. Thanks so much for teaching this old bird the basics ♥

@DaviesMediaDesign 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see GIMP getting some coverage on other channels! Great program!

@DaleDix 2 жыл бұрын

Well my day is sorted binge watching your channel!!!

@nelm3269 Жыл бұрын

Just downloaded this yesterday, I took a ton of computer arts classes in high school and got pretty darn good at photoshop. Going back to this it was almost intimidating and jarring seeing all the options and tools that were difficult to remember. This was so refreshing, once I saw this video twice and really took in the core essentials to editing I was able to finish a personal project in a day. Reminded me of how much I love graphic designing.

@thecreativemarketingmom Жыл бұрын

I've seen quite a few tutorials for beginners and I must say, this is the best I have seen, I appreciate how slow you walk us thru, and how you explain the purpose and what each thing does for your design, especially the curves, the few other videos i've watched they blow thru that and don't explain what it does or how to use it, im so thankful that you created this!

@CicilyMarie 2 жыл бұрын

I love this tutorial! Thank you so much! You are very clear, I like how you outline your video before it even begins, especially noting your goals for us by the end. Great content, thank you!

@hilarywhite2953 10 ай бұрын

I think you skipped a step somewhere. When I tried to scale up the stack of cookies it gave me the message, "The selection does not interact with the layer". I had to go searching around on the Gimp website to find someone else who had the same problem. In case anyone else has the same problem, this was the right answer, "Looking at your screenshot, you have Kevin Cookie Company etc. selected, but the current layer is Stack of Cookies. These two do not intersect (overlap), so the message you see is exactly what is happening. If you have a selection, the scaling tries to only scale the selected part of the layer, but in this case the selection is outside the layer. If you just want to scale the layer, make sure you remove the selection: menu Select -> None, or Shift+Ctrl+A." So I tried that and it worked. The only problem being that because I'm completely new to this kind of software, a total beginner, I didn't understand the explanation. Not even a bit. But at least I got it going gain.

@blueshells50 3 ай бұрын

Select none worked for me as well

@bubbsterproductions8608 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Hilary!

@marybev77 Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@yurihikaru420 4 күн бұрын

LIFESAVER OMG

@AmsterdamagedHQ Жыл бұрын

I've been dreading watching GIMP Tutorials for months. It all seemed soo intimidating. You do an amazing job of making these videos fun and easily digestible. Thank you so much!!

@andrewlim2798 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin, I have GIMP for many years. After a frustrating attempt to make some changes to my photos, I decided I must learn GIMP properly. I think this is a most worthwhile 1 hour I spent learning from your youtube video. Your explanation is very clear. Keep it up.

@chozendorjetamang24 Жыл бұрын

Kevin, I absolutely loved the way how you were so calm and patient throughout the video. You were very detailed and the video could deliver every basics of Gimp, for a "first timer" like me. I hope to see more of your videos. Thank you for putting such an effort!!!

@cats9654 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin is the best teacher of gimp ever. I been looking for someone who teaches like him. The others I tried to learn with fly all over the place and I am so lost. Kevin takes his time goes slow like I need, I can see everything good. Kevin is top notch teacher. Thank you so much Kevin. You have a skill for teaching that others don't. Omg how appreciated you are by me.

@mauridocarmo7167 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! I couldn't wish a better Gimp introduction. Thanks a lot!!!

@J3R1N 8 ай бұрын

00:09 GIMP is a powerful free and open source image editing program. 05:08 GIMP has various menus to work with images, view, image, layer, colors, tools, filters, windows, and help. 09:58 GIMP's native file format, XCF, preserves layers and other aspects of your work. 14:58 Adding color to the canvas and creating a bottom bar 19:20 Creating and customizing text in GIMP 23:38 Remove the white background and make image adjustments 27:53 Enhanced image editing with subtle changes and logo placement 32:05 Use the paint brush tool to add darkness behind text

@sai-1 7 ай бұрын

thanks

@RickRose 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome tutorial. Having the downloadable images available so we could follow along was a great idea. Thanks!

@danwaldspurger Жыл бұрын

Kevin, you are the best educator when it comes to instructing others to use technology effectively and creatively. Thank you for all your work and attention to details. I so appreciate you!

@nestorkikeda3259 8 ай бұрын

Kevin, thank you for this tutorial. Despite it's been made two years ago, I continue watching and recommending to do the same to some friends. You converted this intimidating environment into one very simple to understand. Keep your style to producing tutorials for other apps.

@qormi1000 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kevin. I have had Gimp for a long time, but it looked so hard to use. You have made it easier to do something with it now. This seems better than Photoshop.

@engineeringaspirantunoffic2856 2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATS ON 1 MILLION SUBS KEVIN I WAS REALLY WAITING FOR THIS LET'S GO 👍👍😊🙌🙌

@javyk3 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial Kevin!!! You're so thorough and very easy to follow. I love all your videos!

@Mary-oh4qy 6 ай бұрын

Having come from another photo editor I knew how important it was to learn the basics/interface of a new program. Your 36-minute video has saved me countless hours and I still have my hair LOL! Thank you so much for all of your hard work and flawless delivery!

@tamayomichi5085 Жыл бұрын

One of the BEST beginner GIMP tutorial ever. I learned fast, easily. It starts from a blank page and step by step creates a picture. Thank you

@rickeyhargrove7556 2 жыл бұрын

You are truly gifted as a teacher. Thank you for your thorough, yet easy to follow explanations. Greatly appreciated.

@mikev1766 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever watched such a clear, informative and concise tutorial video. Very well done, and thank you

@DamageMaximo Жыл бұрын

I've never seen a begginer's guide video as perfect as this, everything about it is 10/10. Thank you.

@lordfancourt2879 2 жыл бұрын

A VERY CLEAR tutorial, organized and logical. Lots of detail information that other tutorials miss.

@justuswomen 2 жыл бұрын

I just downloaded GIMP and finding out you had a tutorial set my mind at ease.😀

@strakhov Жыл бұрын

I know it takes an incredible time investment to making videos like this one, but please do more! You can clearly see how many people benefit from your effort 😉

@wissekunde4647 2 жыл бұрын

This is really a great introduction into GIMP. One cannot underestimate how important it is to get over that first hurdle, or better said, huge mountain in the case of GIMP, but that is exactly what this tutorial does. Kevin, you do a great job to get people started! As always, I should say.

@JdjdbNdjdb 9 ай бұрын

YEA WASTED TWO HOURS YESTERDAY TRYING TO CHANGE THE COLOR OF A LOGO. IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE. TOOK 3 MINUTES IN PHOTOSHOP.

@Ryuzaki2100 2 жыл бұрын

I will definitely not be the first to congratulate you for a million but I will definitely congratulate you!

@JustBlankNoInfo 2 жыл бұрын

I was awake all night, slept early morning unfortunately he hit a million this morning at IST. Although I have my dedication towards the channel so much!

@CHITUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the well thought out tutorial and thanks for including the sample images to play along!

@cassioalexan 2 жыл бұрын

That's definitely one of the most top videos from Kevin! I will start my learning on Gimp just by this one! Thanks, Kevin!

@starlight27277 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. I use GIMP for more then 3 years. You taught me some new thing, thanks again. Greetings and love from The Netherlands. 💗💗

@frcedperspective6761 Жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial I've ever watched! You explained all that I needed to know about GIMP in less than 36 minutes, what a legend!

@sheikhobama3759 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new to your channel but I must say that I absolutely loved all of your video's. Learned a lot of stuff. Extremely useful and quality content. Honestly, Can't wait for your next video.....

@roseroseroserose6958 10 ай бұрын

After much searching & I came across you & watched this video for just a minute or so, I subscribed because I really DID appreciate your manner of teaching, step by step explanation and illustration. It really DOES help us beginners out. Now the intimidation I was having around GIMP and where to begin has gone, as I am now familiar with it, and learning more and more after watching this video alone. I am really hopeful now and I look forward to learning more from you. Youre a star with a great persona. Thank you so much!! And greetings from the UK.

@gabrielakrist11 2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for creating this tut for us, Kevin! 👍👍 I just started in digital arts and I guess learning how to use opensource digital arts program such as GIMP is a good start. You helped me a lot, thanks again! ❤❤

@nardosagamso0313 11 ай бұрын

Dear Kevin, thanks a lot to share your knowledge! It is so helpful, I have started learning GIMP from scratch and your way of teaching is very perfect. Thank you once again and I will keep digging in to graphic designing with GIMP.

@lephlester8308 2 жыл бұрын

Being a complete newbie to photo editing, this is BY FAR the absolute best and most informative video I've watched!!! Thank you!!!!

@yosoyv9793 Жыл бұрын

Kevin you are amazing, thank you for this tutorial. Your pace of teaching is so good, showing everything with a close up. For me this was a wonderful start on this journey thanks a lot once again.

@kcirtapednoel Жыл бұрын

I've learned so much from this video. You're the best GIMP teacher I've ever seen. A million thanks, Kevin!

@JoeJ94611 2 жыл бұрын

Two lessons at one time: how to use GIMP and creating an ad. Kevin's ad is better than many created by an ad agency.

@brainyclassmates4372 Жыл бұрын

Another wonderful Kevin Stratvert youtube tutorial. Good work. Thank you Kevin.

@qualiacontrol Жыл бұрын

This was extremely easy to understand, Kevin. Great job! Awesome show.

@binoyandpinay777 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Just checking out Gimp at the request of a friend of mine who uses this software and I must say its promising for this beginner. Hats off and much thanks for this teacher. Your pace & detail of teaching has helped me tremendously.

@jasonluong3862 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your valiant effort to create a long video while battling a cold.

@rmk1960 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best GIMP tutorial I have seen so far. Thank you for posting.

@jameswoo2649 2 жыл бұрын

1M subs!👏Thanks for the introduction to GIMP and the excellent walk-through demo. Well done, I can't wait to get started.

@MrMcMango Жыл бұрын

honestly, every time i search on youtube for a tutorial, i always see kevin's smiling face on the thumbnail. it's like he knows what i need! this man is amazing!

@pushkalvashist3637 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 1 million Kevin!!!! MUCH LOVE

@tdog_ Жыл бұрын

This tutorial is really good. You explain everything in a nice and easy way for anyone, especially beginners to understand. This video isn't like other tutorials where they just tell you "do this, do that" Instead you explain what everything does and how to use it :D

@thebugalito Жыл бұрын

Few people that remember Photodraw 2000 can believe I am still using it. I have yaught myself everything there is to know about it and computers in general. My new computer has no disc drive to download photodraw but i'm sure there is a way but I always wanted to upgrade. I'll never know why the new editors don't follow photodraws lead when it comes to user friendly. It was mostly straight forward. You just try and try. You read what something is and try it out and before you know it your doing impressive stuff. These new ones are beyond complicated. I almost uninstalled it cuz there is no way I'm going to re-learn everything I learned. I mean keep the new stuff coming but damn, I think sometimes they made it so hard on purpose. It's insane. Your video has proven to me I can hanle it. I actually learned some things. Thanx

@TonkotsuTo 8 ай бұрын

10/10 tutorial, would watch this again whenever I forgot how to use GIMP again. Thanks man!

@DaveDelaney-ks1vu 2 ай бұрын

Great work! Clear, concise, entertaining, timing is perfect.

@apatterson8128 2 жыл бұрын

YAY!!!! Kevin on your one million subscribers. You certainly deserve it!

@mariella-xxx5942 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video Kevin!! I learned so much and Im so excited to be able to create now :)

@oddunb6190 3 ай бұрын

Dude! So cool! No more messing about with cracks ever again!

@milonwithmusic2007 Жыл бұрын

Very good GIMP tutorial! Thanks Kevin.

@davejohnson7847 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Making the transition to Gimp from Photoshop has been frustrating till now! Hoping for more Gimp tips.

@guitarplay4 7 ай бұрын

This is a very comprehensive and easy-to-follow tutorial for Gimp. Might start using more of Gimp in the future. Thanks a lot for the tutorial!

@rajdeoyadav1915 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin! Yours videos' quality is very good

@LittleManon 3 ай бұрын

This tutorial is simply the best :) Thanks a lot, Kevin!

@tylerasweet 10 ай бұрын

This is one of the best videos i've ever seen for learning software. Great work

@janapelanova1658 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Amazingly clear information and really comprehensive for false beginners 🙏

@pengirl1526 Жыл бұрын

This was so awesome. I've had Gimp on my computer for years and all I use it for is to resize my book covers 😆. After watching this, I'm ready to explore gimp more thoroughly. Thank you so much and I did subscribe.

@candihuynh 2 жыл бұрын

I love this segment. Will take time to learn but I am willing.

@Denielgunz 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, the video we were waiting for!

@anaana-ze8rd 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on (almost) one million followers! Well deserved!!

@joesanders2037 4 ай бұрын

Imagine my delight when I found this video. I've been watching your tutorials on DaVinci Resolve for a while. Who knew you have Gimp ones as well. Thanks Kevin.

@advancedstupidity5459 Жыл бұрын

You may have the speaking cadence of an AI answering machine, but you make a damn good tutorial! I haven't used GIMP or Photoshop since early high school, and they've changed so much it was really discouraging trying to get back into it. After watching this one video, I feel much more comfortable using it. Thank you!

@Olds64 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin for the quick intro to GIMP. It's definitely a hi-tech tool.

@abhishekdubey5326 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a tonne Kevin for the incredibly concise yet comprehensive tutorial. Thoroughly loved it. Good luck to you.

@cmtsdt 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for teaching this program. Because your approach is well thought out in sharing, the steps used are easy to follow. You are definitely my "go to" guy when it comes to learning any of the programs on You Tube. Also, very friendly voice. Thanks again.

@codyhernandez791 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, I will be needing this for my school in designing and animation. thank you ver much! (:

@jimjuris 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin, thank you for creating this super fantastic GIMP tutorial.

@Crimsin_Fury 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using GIMP for close to 20 years and learned so many things I didn't know from this video. Thank you!

@thedarkknight1865 2 жыл бұрын

2 or 20

@neilsmith5464 11 ай бұрын

Super helpful intro Kevin, I've been looking for a way into using GIMP and your video has unlocked the interface and several possible approaches/options for things i'm looking to achieve. Thanks!!

@stevensmith8939 4 ай бұрын

I have recommended this and your GIMP Basics for Beginner to everyone in my photo club. Excellent video and easy to follow.

@anonymous_1241 2 жыл бұрын

At first I was really confused on how to use Gimp, but after your video its sooo much easier, thanks a lot!

@voihiivatti Жыл бұрын

I like your speaking style. It is calm and slow so it is nice to listen and I can easily - without thinking - understand it without being a fluent.

@TylerStanczak 2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATS on 1 Million Subscribers Kevin! :)

@karmicsoul4444 2 жыл бұрын

Watching from New Zealand...Great vids....💚

@hagopboghossian6841 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks to you Kevin, it was a great tutorial I learned much 🙏

@Chanel_67 10 ай бұрын

I don't use GIMP at all. However, I only stayed to watch because your explanations are incredible!!! You have a special gift for teaching!!

@magysantiago5712 Жыл бұрын

what a peaceful and soothing voice and what calm he expresses when he speaks. I envy you!

@venustefi Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin. As someone who isn't a tech wiz, your clear instructions made all of the difference. 👍🏼

@TheTryinRyan 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! Just started learning GIMP (no longer have Photoshop) and this was incredibly helpful to find the tools and different hotkeys. One note: While cropping, I first did not realize that you can select "current layer only" and I accidently cropped everything BUT the cookies layer, lol. Got it figured out though. Thanks again!

@sandram4670 Жыл бұрын

Kevin, That was great. I followed along and had so much fun. Thanks a bunch!

@jacksonnewport6952 2 жыл бұрын

Now, THAT LOOKS PRETTY GOOD

@mypantrytrackerapp5145 2 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful, thank you!! It was one of my first GIMP tutorials and I picked up a lot of helpful tips!

@Afterburn_TS 2 жыл бұрын

Me to

@Shaquille-nw4qp 2 ай бұрын

great job Kevin, loved it, perfectly executed.

@mikedonnit972 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t find your channel for a minute in my line up !!! Thank goodness your still up. I was worried.

@user-di5pw9ln5w Жыл бұрын

I have used Gimp for making book jackets, but the course I took and paid for didn't give me the information that you have in this video! I knew GIMP could do a lot so this video is fantastic!! Tanks so much!!

@BasicMike Жыл бұрын

I thought you did a great job setting up this lesson. It covered a lot for the half-hour of video. I have learned about a bunch of tools and I finally understand how to use GIMP. I just found that you tend to rush through stuff at the end. As I followed along, I discovered that there were settings within the tools that made the tool work for you, but left me in a quandary. Additionally, as you flashed which tools you were using, and then quickly went back to the image caused me to rewind for nearly every action for the last 15 minutes or so. I hope you will revisit, and possibly republish this video. The premise and the lesson were perfect. You just need to slow down when demonstrating which tool you're using and what their setting are set to.

@MohammadArman-mv8wn Жыл бұрын

I have watched many learning videos about Gimp and can not but admit that you are second to none. Go ahead👍.

@PeterTeehan 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin, thanks again for the video. I had not messed with GIMP in a long time and needed a refresher. Low and behold, you made a beginner's tutorial. Im trying to be a content provider for a game I play. I wanted to make thumbnails for KZfaq. This is how I started this journey haha.