GIMP 2.10 Basics: COMPLETE Overview for Beginners | Free 2 Hour GIMP Course

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

UPDATE: I mentioned at the beginning of this tutorial that they hadn't put out a download of the latest version of GIMP for MAC users.. They have since released a MAC download! Just visit the GIMP downloads page in the video description.

[@ESCAPEDscapegoat4life]

QUESTION: as i was going thru the settings at the beginning of this video ..i accidentally did something that made the icons on the upper left corner disappear..how do i get that list of icons back on the upper left corner(i believe its called a tool dock?) :O to show up again when i start gimp up :O

[@ESCAPEDscapegoat4life]

now 18 minutes into this vid ..... i figured it out lol whew!! i got that toolbox back :) btw i subbed ya for this video ty ty ty AND added this tutorial to one of my playlists

[@RobertShaverOfAustin]

A hint about transparency is given at 10:48 time. Note that only certain file formats support transparency (alpha channel). GIF and PNG are two I know for sure do. JPG does not.

[@poonamsonar4946]

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[@andresbrett8850]

i dont mean to be off topic but does any of you know a method to get back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me

[@TheSunlitLeaf]

10 minutes in and you've already solved the mystery of the missing tools. This is just what I needed!

[@seanwoodfork7161]

I don't comment often but, I'm 30 minutes into this video and I'm having trouble concentrating because I keep wanting to hit like and subscribe(again) for my appreciation of this tutorial. I honestly wish I could personally thank you so, this will have to do. Thanks again for being part of the growth of myself and so many other artists. Peace

[@minggnim]

I haven't been able to use Gimp because I had no tool options window on the left. Thanks to you, now I do. Now I can start learning/using Gimp. Thanks.

[@BlackQueenA1825]

I stopped GIMPing about 10 years ago and decided to watch this tutorial to refresh my memory because I'm pretty rusty. This video is AMAZING! It taught me a lot of things that I didn't already know. Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to make it

[@walteregan1621]

I just updated from a older version and wanted to have my tool box in the same "order" as my old version. (About 2 versions behind). I have the Legacy pic, but wanted to have each tool set as my old one. Old habit. I tried to drag them around, but unable. Your video is close to what mine was, but not my new Legacy. I enjoyed this video and you are probably the most knowledgable when it comes to GIMP. Thanks and I will go through all your vids.

[@PAndrew002]

There are many videos on KZbin of people claiming to know what they are doing and even if they do, they certainly do not know how to deliver the information. You have way exceeded my expectations at initial click of start and I still have yet to finish the whole tutorial! Great informative & valuable video. Worth saving and referring back to. Thank you!

[@technicalkhan4636]

What a legend only one ad in the beginning . Your so damn underrated

[@vickilyn]

I have been using Gimp for over 5 years now, but I have taught myself thru trial and error. I am enjoying going thru your Tutorials as I am learning things I never knew. Thank You for all the time & effort you have put into these as many of the features still apply even in the 2.10.14 version.

[@Braveheart0484]

Me too. I have learned complex things but didn't know the basic things to help me.

[@tkissick7905]

I am new to GIMP and never figured out Photo Shop.... I was so lost when I first downloaded GIMP 2.10.8 and trying to look for videos to help and most were ok, but this one has helped me so much!!!!! Since viewing this one I've watched many more from you guys and you rock!!! IF I can learn from you, anyone can!!!! THANK YOU for all these videos!!!!!!!

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

Awesome - glad you were able to stumble upon our tutorials and that you found them useful. Thanks for checking the videos out, and I hope you one day master GIMP!

[@julietadecker6216]

Your video is very helpful. I downloaded it successfully. Thank you!

[@jessicabodiford5055]

7 minutes in and I can already tell this is going to be a great tutorial. Also, THANK YOU for putting an index in the description box. You legit thought of everything!

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

Thanks for the kind words - and glad you found the index helpful! Thanks for the great comment.

[@LynZel]

I'm not done watching, but so far this is the most helpful beginner tutorial that I have seen. Thank you so much!!!

[@nobodyeverybody8437]

THANKS FOR YOUR TUTORIAL, I hope that no big tech company will buy the license of GIMP in the next 200 years

[@jaywellington6504]

Once I adjusted (slowed) the playback speed to 75% I was good! 😄 Great tutor! Finally found one that hits all the bases. Good job.

[@adidabandytv4358]

TNice tutorialS WAS SOOOOOO HELPFUL!!

[@directfromtheair5888]

After watching just the first few minutes of this video I realized it is what I have been looking for. I have had GIMP sitting in my computer for a long time, but never really used it except to color correct a photo once and awhile. I knew the program had great potential and this video has opened the door to the hallway of fully understanding it's full capabilities and potential. Thank You !! And yes I have hit the subscribe button and the bell.

[@mtraven23]

other than pronouncing "aliasing" wrong, this is a VERY good tutorial, especially for a beginner like me, thank you!

[@celyzy5868]

The best detailed tutorial EVER searched up a couple of videos and this one by far makes it seem like his actually a teacher omg n only 10 plus mins in will def recommend to others n would actually pay to be taught like dat! I wished I found dis video way eailier🤔👍🏻💯🥺😭😢

[@davechism7142]

PERFECT. Too many of these tutorials go so slow that I almost fall asleep. Perfect speed for me. I'm now a subscriber. THANK YOU.

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

Thanks Dave! Glad you enjoyed the video, and welcome to the channel.

[@learnprogramming123]

I never had thought that GIMP can be so powerful. I used to think of it as a MS Paint alternative for Linux. Left me quite impressed after this tutorial.

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

GIMP has certainly come a long way and is now quite powerful. Thanks for watching!

[@BennyMartinx]

Used Photoshop a few years ago and now, and since I prefer Open Sourve solutions, I installed GIMP for fun again. Searched KZbin, watched some videos and then I found your channel. I have to say this is an awesome beginners tutorial. Love the way you explain things and, because of this, I'll watch other videos. Subscribed 👍

[@rickcheeseman6462]

Excellent! No need to look any further for the best GIMP tutorial.

[@RRANBB]

Couldn't have been done better, absolute best tutorial on GIMP here! Simple but covers all the most important tools, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for putting this together :)

[@Braveheart0484]

Thank You. For years I've been researching and figured out things as I went. I wish I would have watched a video like this a few years ago. Some of the things you show I knew how to do, but there are many things I had no idea what these items did. This will help me a great deal. It helped me with a couple problems I was having with a current project I'm working on. Again, I wish I would have watched this video a long time ago. I will continue to watch more videos. I will watch the layer one and 5 things you didn't know Gimp could do. Thanks again. Bye the way I have watched your videos in the past and they were helpful; which led me to this video. It's my fault I didn't really watch a long "intro" video. LoL.

[@aubiejazz]

This is a very good GIMP tutorial and after an hour and forty-five minutes you had only covered a small part of the program. I am new to GIMP so this was just what I needed. Thanks!

[@billtracy8865]

Thank you for putting this video together. It is just what I needed and clarified things wonderfully.

[@SeptembersSapphire]

Hi, I've been doing a computer course and opted for extra modules one of which was image editing using gimp. They provide tutorials and such and I've spent 3 weeks just bypassing this module and going for the others as I couldn't seem to take it in accordingly and when trying to do pre-test it showed! So I decided today to search for a tutorial. So far i'm 45 mins in and have completed a few tasks on my little pre-test with no issues! Delighted for people like you who help people like me who cant really learn via reading information. Very well explained and so detailed but not dull and boring. You are my saviour! Real exam on friday!!! :D haha ill be grannnnndddddd :D:D

[@NotesByNyasha]

Wow! I have known about GIMP for years but I never knew it was this powerful until i watched your video! thank you.

[@pogchamp1081]

this was the best beginners tutorial on gimp that i could find. Amazing tutorial!

[@luisguilhermesilvarodrigue8242]

I've never used GIMP but now I know how to do the basic stuff. One question: Can I use the Move Tool to move only a selection? I have two squares in the same layer and I want to adjust the position of one of them. The only way to move only one was to cut and paste it into a new layer, then I can move the two layers/squares separately. Maybe that's really the right way: send the object to a new layer, and then move.

[@thetimekeepers4097]

The tutorial I'd been looking for. So grateful for this. Really comprehensive and easy to follow. So many others rush through things so fast, you can't follow if you're a beginner.

[@Calaneet]

I hope you are still getting/answering this tutorial even though several years have passed since you uploaded it... In any case, thank you for your comprehensive, in-depth tutorial. How do I delete a template that I created? Thank you

[@felixrempuia4193]

Even though u made this video 2 years ago i really appreciate your work thank you for making this video and hope u make much more money from this video👌👌

[@khav99]

Talk about easy, thorough, and professional.

[@kadams842]

This is one of the best tutorials I've found on youtube. Detailed but easy to follow, and moves at good pace. Thank you

[@MarissaBjobs]

Your a genius, I wonder how you absorb all this knowledge. I watch your video several times before I can understand. Your video is really helpful. I hope you show us more video about GIMP. Good luck to your channel.

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

Thanks for the kind words Maris! The good news is I plan to continue cranking out GIMP tutorials. Stay tuned!

[@buyersremorse7106]

You're doing God's work man. Thank you for having been born 🙏

[@drones4drones]

So much detailed information! This was a great video, which I will need to watch again - maybe a couple times. I actually spent probably 6-7 hours over a couple days to get through this video because I had to have GIMP open and try things as you covered them. Thank you for this great information. I am amazed at the functionality and quality we get from free software! I'm subscribing because I definitely want to check out your other instructional videos! Thanks again!

[@mr.t5610]

Oh my god, it will take the rest of my life to learn how to use this program ! Thank you for summarize the different tools, but it was far to fast for me to be able to tag along. Lucky there is a replay button ;-).

[@neillsouthwick8444]

Wow, thank you so much. I used to use a super simple program called Digital Image Pro and loved it. It was so easy and did what editing I would ever need. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with Win10. GIMP is way more than I'll ever use and I was overwhelmed after downloading it today. Finding your video gave me hope I may be able to figure out some basic editing again. I like to add text and clone areas out of various shots-- a beautiful shot of the Columbia River just loses something with a garbage can in the foreground - LOL. Now to find a jukebox program to replace MusicMatch would be great and I could get rid of my Win7 computer once and for all. Cheers and thanks again.

[@hamish9917]

Very good stuff! I've been a corporate trainer and Instructional Designer for the web for over 30 years, and this is very well done! Kudos, I would recommend (and will) to all my friends.

[@002kathleen]

Just came across your video and will be directing my students to use - no point in reinventing the wheel - thank you

[@W-ibrahim_Basha]

I've watched this tutorial and as a beginner I started to feel more confident that I'm gonna learn more about Gimp.Many thanks to you Michael. :)

[@bradfordwetmore]

Minor error if you're interested (don't know if it's possible to add an on-screen note): At 1:24:06, you mention selecting the pencil tool, but you're actually selecting the paintbrush tool. Otherwise, this has been a great learning resource. Thank you!

[@MrHapkidoman]

Always wanted to try using software like this and finally got round to trying it. I managed to figure a couple of things out on my own, then I found this video. MASSIVE help. A much more in depth tutorial than I ever expected. Fantastic!

[@avrphreak9121]

Making the switch from photoshop to gimp is being made easy this way! Thank you!

[@BlackFlux22]

Davies, you nailed it in this video. You did it all. Presentation was perfect, delivery and pace is perfect, clarity and progression are fully comprehensive. You even cut the video content into sections. Very impressive. I learned a lot in this tutorial and fully enjoyed it. Thanks Davies!

[@theedge5584]

Thanks for the video, easy to understand dont talk to fast shows exactly what what he talks about. This video taught me the basics. Keep up the great diy videos helped me tremendously thank you.

[@dosesofiolani9719]

So grateful for you and your videos! I always leave with a clear and visual understanding of using GIMP in a better way, ilove Adobe but GIMP really has been growing on me lately and your tutotials have defintely been my guide through navigating through this amazing program! Your instructions and step by step videos are So detailed and clear! You always have the best tutorials for GIMP! Thank you so much! Looking forward to so many more videos!

[@thea5232]

Thank you so much for this. I need to edit some photos and found GIMP, but had no idea how to use it, lol. This tutorial is incredibly helpful and detailed. I especially love how you put in the timestamps in the description, it makes things sooo much easier.

[@mdaman25]

Wondering for good editor.... .......Found GIMP...... Wondering for the tutorial..... .......Found Davies Media Design..... Awesome tutorial 😎

[@TrishaDyer]

How do I turn the software background to light mode instead of dark black mode? Thanks for the awesome tutorial.

[@Windsorsillest]

Your videos have taught me so much when it comes to editing my phots/graphics in Gimp. I cannot thank you enough. You deserve millions of subs for your efforts, and to top it off you index the videos. Thank you for all you do, hopefully commenting helps your algorithm.

[@genericjesus8803]

3:41 settings. Great explanation

[@tankbakerkillz]

I'm a newbie to GIMP so this helps a lot

[@DrazenCika]

I had a quick and dirty job to do, combining some high res pictures for technical documentation, and wanted to do it with GIMP which I have never used before. After taking shortcuts and using GIMP blindly (I do know what zoom, crop, scale and rotate are , so what could possibly go wrong ;-)), few hours later I was still at beginning, only more frustrated. I did realize I was missing some basic concepts understanding (mostly related to layers and background settings) so I took few short video tutorials, read some documents, but nothing paid off until I have found your video, took time and watched it. It was the focus on basics and the fact that you did not try to push everything into single short video that made me believe this would be two hours well spent. Actually it took me more than two hours as I was trying some operations while rewinding your tutorial as necessary. I am not doing much image editing, but your channel would be first place to visit if I needed refreshers or more advanced concepts. Subscribed.

[@apurvaagarwal]

have saved this video and am going through it in parts - just because it has so much info and is perfect to get you started! DEFINITE RECOMMEND point of 6:10 is wow! actually the entire video is really good. Thank you!

[@textellerdude5768]

I love professional insights like this

[@AFloridaSon]

Thank you vert much. I have been using gimp for several years, and I was finally learning all the tricks when this version came out. The dark gloominess of it, made me want to splurge for photoshop - lol. Just fixing the icons, has made my day.

[@anchorpriyanshu]

thanx a lot , you will get everything you want , best wishes and blessings from every viewer ❤😉

[@SheBloomsAgain]

OMFG! Your tutorials are a freekin lifesaver!! Thank you so much. I tried to use Gimp YEARS ago and gave up. Now I really NEED a tool that will do word art as well as deal with photos. Because of you I've settled on the Gimp and am able got make headway on figuring it out. So happy. Headin over to your Patreon.

[@cd7ex]

I’m a beginner but I’m into car photography, I don’t have a DSLR camera because I can’t afford one but I have a Point & Shoot. I’ve always used mobile editing apps such as Adobe Photoshop Express and Snapseed but I want to get a little more better, I went ahead and downloaded GIMP on my laptop because I heard it’s probably the best alternative to Adobe Photoshop. Sure was a long video but I have a better general idea Mahalo’s Michael 🤙🏼

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

I hope you enjoy GIMP and are able to edit better photos with it! It's a great program. Thanks for the comment.

[@sela800able]

Although I understand nothing about design or photo editing, this guide helps me begin my journey. Thank you so much!

[@edwardsgas]

One of the most comprehensive but explained simply tutorials I have ever seen, Thank you

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

Awesome - thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@o.wernermaciel3745]

Wow, what a great investment of my time, great explanations. One of the best tutorials I've watched in KZbin regardless of subject, thank you so much!

[@brunofilgueiras3518]

had almost zero understanding of gimp or photoshop like tools until today, thanks for the great overview buddy.

[@noggs4vlogs]

You do a fantastic job of teaching Gimp. Very in depth and clear instructions. I've been using the basic Photoshop now, for several years but what puts me off of Adobe is a monthly subscription. I wont subscribe to any pay monthly software, I like to own and have the choice if I need to upgrade. Gimp seems to be a fantastic alternative to Adobe Photoshop and I will be using this program from now on. Look really forward to watching further tutorials from you. Keep up the great teachings of this fantastic open source software. Thank you.

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

Happy to hear you made the switch, and I hope my tutorials will help provide a smooth transition for you!

[@johnnybrokenheart6187]

FOR BEGINNERS ? How do I do things like move a photo to the Gimp program ?

[@Srsvti]

@@johnnybrokenheart6187 Info on that starts around 12:45 mins.

[@gavinkaufmanworld]

A really helpful tutorial - thanks so much for sharing! 😁

[@gerrys6265]

Thank you so much for this. My only suggestion to make it better is to make your cursor being enough to follow given that you just say things like "right over here" but don't often say where you are on the screen., then bingo it is done and I had no idea where you found that button. Great tutorial, thanks for doing it!

[@alanrobertson7217]

Thanks for a great tutorial. Sorted out my problem of deciding which programme to download.

[@ThinkingWest]

Great job. I quickly learned that GIMP is not a tool you can just pick up and figure out on your own very effectively. This was very helpful.

[@determineddi2044]

I've been wrestling with Gimp for a few weeks. I have been using Paintshop for years but it just doesn't work on my laptop right now and I can't buy the newest version at $99. I've learned so much already in the ten minutes (so far) watching this tutorial. I will subscribe and keep watching. Thank you.

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

Thanks for subscribing! I think you have chosen the right time to switch over to GIMP as it has recently become quite a powerful program. I hope you liked the rest of the video.

[@sasekanima]

this is the best video I've seen so far

[@rerunrescue8904]

Ok. That was amazing. I actually made a chart to be able to find each tool in your video. Ex: cage = 110:10 minutes. // Clone 134:20. Extremely useful. Thank you.

[@CesareVesdani]

I am a beginner with GIMP.

[@nayaka-zna]

Me too. I hope you'll get used to it and become a pro

[@keithdennis5085]

I just downloaded the latest version of Gimp and now need to learn how to use it. This tutorial has been a great starting point. I've given it a hands up, but wish I could perhaps give it some more stars or something like that. I know I will be referring back to it many more times. Thanks so much!

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

A thumbs up and subscribe is plenty support! Thanks for checking out the tutorial, and I hope you enjoy your GIMP experience.

[@kbean63]

REALLY good tutorial. I just upgraded from 2.8 and was pretty freaked out by the interface at first - everything was dark and all the icons were grey so I was really glad that you addressed the preferences right out of the gate. I also learned a ton of little navigating tricks that I was not aware of.

[@stm4348]

Daives I am very sorry that i cant buy your Gimp course.From you i have learnt a lot.And will learn in future. ❤️❤️

[@JustinWright26]

I've used PS for years. Thought I would see what Gimp is all about. Have to say nice tut and I'm actually digging what Gimp has to offer. Breath of fresh air.

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

Thanks Justin! It has truly evolved quite a bit over the years (especially the past year), so it is a worthy alternative to Photoshop.

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[@rhondarhodes4810]

iive been out there inthe internet lans somce the beginning. you and 1 other made the cut for overall best of the best of overall criteria! you're going places with that talent kid

[@MarkConnely]

This was very helpful; thanks! The wall of words style gives me aural fatigue, though. Comprehension is facilitated when you allow for a couple seconds occasionally to take a breath.

[@ViralKiller]

I've been looking to leave Windows behind and almost there...The final missing piece was an Adobe Animate replacement, which can be found in the superior OpenToonz. I use GIMP instead of Photoshop and Nuke and Houdini for 3d image creation and editing. There's also Blender but I haven't learned it yet.

[@ThadEGinathom]

Very useful video. Thank you! Constructive criticism: Repetitive words and phrases do not help to keep audience attention, they have a negative effect on your delivery. "go ahead and." Count! Now try to achieve a video with zero count. Believe me, people will listen more to what you say. It's an old secret that used to be taught by those in the know, but nowdays, even public speakers don't know it. And thanks again for the content. I am slowly increasing my GIMP usage beyond basic levels and curves, and this video helped a lot.

[@douglasasselstine7497]

You are the Obi-Wan Kenobi of the Gimp! Great teacher.

[@wordenm]

I thought this was a great tutorial. I'm new to GIMP and have been learning bits and pieces here and there through various tutorials, but this is a great one to begin with to get an overview of most of the features. Thanks, and well done!

[@DaviesMediaDesign]

Awesome - that was exactly what I intended this tutorial to be. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching!

[@MrAutomobileLK]

Devies is real Hero 💙❤️💚 Gimp is on my text book i already A on exam

[@Andilek008]

Thank you for nice tutorial. I'm amateur photographer and never try "big" retouching of my photos. But with GIMP and your tutorial I'll try to change it. Hope that your tutorials help me with photoediting. Thank you so much!!!

[@rinadenooij4438]

Your first tip is a hit for me: adjusting the icons… me getting older, yep I enlarged them a bit, now lets see for the rest as gimp is pretty new to me ( yeah I was hitting under a rock)

[@mamabearblue3667]

Thank you SO MUCH for doing this! I just bought your Udemy course because I know I'll be in good hands to go even more in depth. I appreciate you!

[@y3rzhan]

this is the most helpful beginner tutorial that I have seen! Many thanks!

[@rhondarhodes4810]

hi! stopping by on one of myfave tutorials of yours to say that you helped me mored than any creator online! i have a special place in my heart for you! thanks and please continue putting out quality content worth rave reviews and promoting to the universe which is next on my agenda ☮️♐️💰👍🏽🎊

[@1muckinfuddle]

By far the most informative beginners tutorial for Gimp. Have also subscribed as i will be watching all your tutorials. Thank you

[@kathleenwetsel8612]

Davies, Wow. You give a great instructional video. Not everyone can explain or teach complicated subjects in a simple to understand way. Also, I will mention I am using a MAC and the new Gimp 2.10 for Mac with no problems.

[@vocabking4812]

Thanks a lot Davies Media Design YT channel for this nice complete Beginners GIMP tutorial. It is helpful for doing image editing through GIMP. 🥰🙏❤️

[@dara_1989]

plz use dark theme for ur tutorial ...it hurts d eye to watch d tutorial ❤️

[@quelxes]

Great tutorial for beginners. Thanks for posting this.

[@andrefouche8725]

Very very good tutorial - loved it and learned so much. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@timothydurham9703]

This was a great intro tutorial and well worth the time. This was still helpful for the most recent version, 2.10.14

[@sakke5933]

Thank you for this excellent and professionally made tutorial. Your way to explain the features of gimp is just so clear and easy to grasp.