How to Get Started in GIMP If You Have Never Used it Before?

ByKush Sharma

Are you new to GIMP and wondering where to start? This video series, How to Get Started in GIMP If You Have Never Used it Before, is perfect for beginners! Learn why GIMP is an amazing photo editing software, how to download and install it, and master essential shortcuts and functions. Plus, dive into practical tools like cropping, rotating, and understanding layers. Follow along to unlock your photo editing potential with GIMP!

These videos are from our GIMP Photo Editing Course.

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Part 1 – Why GIMP is an Amazing Photo Editing Software

Part 2 – Downloading and Installing GIMP

Part 3 – Some Important Shortcuts and Functions in GIMP

Part 4 – Getting Started by Cropping & Rotating and Understanding Layers

About the Author

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Hi there, I'm Kush Sharma, the founder of Creative Pad Media, an organization dedicated to simplifying photography and videography education.

We have over 50 online courses that cover various genres in photography & videography, catering to both beginners as well as professionals. These courses are available via Udemy.com. Our courses have been downloaded in over 170 countries.

I hope to see you inside a course very soon!

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