GIMP- What does "Add Alpha Channel" mean? - tutorial

[@eutirox702]

Very sorry to hear about the passing away of GIMPTricks. This is some excelent content and i hope it reaches even more people

[@mariekemarieke7621]

Thanks for your message. I'm her sister.

[@MerchantsOfMisery]

@@mariekemarieke7621 I think it's very cool that your sister's channel has effectively been immortalized on the internet. I'm watching a tutorial of hers right now and I am very grateful for this channel. I am sorry for your loss.

[@louisd95714]

Thank you! This is the best and clearest definition of an alpha channel that I've ever seen. Now I know what it's for, LOL!

[@waldenbuilder]

I keep visiting Ms 'Gimptricks' channel and hoping she is recovered from her illness. Lovely voice and great tutorials.

[@freyya1]

I really hope she is much better now and just lost interest in doing tutorials.

[@Chaoscelus]

wait a minute, illness??

[@Jilleseer_moved]

I heard that she passed away...

[@GIMPtricks]

@@Jilleseer_moved she passed away at the end of 2018 after 27 years of illness. The last 7 years she was in a dark room. It was terrible. She rests in peace now. I am her mother.

[@Jilleseer_moved]

@@GIMPtricks Oh dear! That's horrible. I'm sorry for your loss, ma'am... :(

[@sunskrithashivaprasad2194]

I was mystified by this "Alpha channel" and what it is and how it works ....until now.! Mystery solved, thankyou GIMPtricks.

[@helpcryinggato5987]

Oh man i remember watching this when i was in middle school... I'm an adult now and this takes me back holy hell... I hope the owner of this channel is doing well... Last time i heard from you, you said you were sick. it's been years now..

[@damjandjordjevic1994]

I think she passed away because of that sickness... Not sure, can't find where I read it... But I think her family posted somewhere about it...

[@mariekemarieke7621]

Hi, I'm her sister and she did pass away in the fall of 2018 after being stick for many years. It is great to know she passed on her knowledge to so many people

[@kymmoulds]

Well done. This cleared up my questions about what an Alpha channel did. Many thanks and a big thumbs up.

[@lsethhill]

I've watched a couple of your videos and I just wanted to send a quick thank you. They are clear, and concise. You really do a great job of breaking things down to their simplest parts. Super helpful.

[@hootypatootie]

I was thinking "I already knooooow what the alpha channel is", and I do, but I learned something new (with the background color). I still don't know anything about channels, but I'm a beginner and probably don't need to. This was a helpful video for people getting started or who are just past that "getting started" phase. Just what we need to know about transparency and erasing, thanks!

[@ralfkrumm7909]

Clapping hands. I used the alpha layer in Gimp meanwhile very often. But never seen such a clear and comprehensive video that is explaining it the was that you did. Thanks.

[@mariodcruz]

amazingly, I couldn't seem to get rid of the white background and came to giimptricks to see if I could find the answer, and guess what:-). Thank you very much for yet another clear, concise and extremely useful video. I would never have been able to do anything on gimp if it weren't for gimptricks, many thanks again

[@michelleloomis3076]

I was poking around in gimp (I'm a long time photoshop user and teacher) and I felt confused by the interface but your videos really helped. I hope one day you make more :)

[@madelon47]

I really like the part where you showed the difference between having the alpha channel and not having the channel. I finally helped me understand one of the functions of the alpha channel.

[@dada_the_great277]

Splendid, as always. Returned to it after some time to refresh. May be useful to draw an analogy between an image on paper (no transparency, colour when erased is the colour of the paper) and an image on glass (full transparency, what is behind -- if anything is -- shows in the erased region). Hope you keep making more videos on other GIMP features. They are very clear and instructive. How do manage the exact same "Hi guys" and "Thank you for watching" in each video?!!

[@RimstarOrg]

Thanks. Another GIMP mystery made clear.

[@nihongo02341]

For years I wondered about this! You made it clear and logical! Thank you!

[@sandy1995]

Oh thanks for replying.I didn't know she was ill. Hopefully she'll get better and be back with the best tutorials on gimp.

[@zacksmitchell8606]

Very clear, and I did NOT know about the layer names being bolded/unbolded -- nice that you've included that detail , and more! Thank you. I have subscribed! Your description of this is superior to others I watched.

[@CrystalMuncy]

I appreciate how thorough you are with your details and simple clear instructions

[@donstudio3]

This is by far the best explanation on how to make an alpha map. And believe me I looked around. Thank you.

[@josephEodinada]

A video created in 2011 help explain this alpha channel to me in 2022 😊thank you, im new in gimp and this really helps in self learning. Thank you

[@bucklee436]

awesome explanation!! I love your accent!!!

[@PenguinTutorialsVids]

You're tutorials are definitely way above average. Well done.

[@kibodemon]

Love all your tutorials and Nordic accent. Thanks for spending your time to teach us noobs!

[@gretchenhangleton9603]

Thank you. I've been baffled for days with other tutorials that tell you to use it, but not why.

[@99riverrat999]

I really enjoy your tutorials. This is another well explained one. I hope you are doing well...looking forward to more tuts and ideas :)

[@ernestogutierrez7877]

Very nicely explained. Great video showing all the steps. Love the zooms to show where you are going to click on the app.

[@Glanzern]

I've happened upon a few of your videos and they have really helped. Sad to see you haven't posted in so long. I hope you are doing well.

[@luccek47]

I like these tutorials very much ; very clear explanation

[@TheGodOfPegana]

First time I understand what alpha channel means! thanks!

[@mpccolorado]

Great explanation! I think it would be good if you also explain how to use the "Color to Alpha" feature in order to make a color transparent. Thanks!

[@sandy1995]

Why did you stop making tutorials? They are really helpful.I am checking almost everyday to see if there is a new video.

[@kalamatajane]

Note to self: 1:02 is key. Thanks for the helpful video!

[@ginamaries8854]

Thank you so much! It's very clear. I appreciate you taking your time to explain this. I am new to gimp and I learn a lot from your videos. :)

[@btravenphotos]

What a good tutorial! Thanks, I never really "got" Alpha channel until I watched this.

[@AllanFearon]

thanks, explained alpha channel in a clear and uncomplicated way.

[@oscarzone3035]

Very much enjoy this series of videos which assist in learning Gimp. Thanks so much.

[@JoelPeltonen]

What a wonderful tutorial, one of the best I have seen in clarity

[@leosweeney7955]

HI, So sorry to hear you are ill, These are great tutorials. Can the family please update on her condition. Thanks and miss your tutorials

[@Beemerboy324]

Clear description. thanks. It sounds like bath water is running in the background...

[@michaeldavidharris]

This tutorial is EXCELLENT! YOUnEXPLAINED EVERYTHING IN A CLEAR AND CONCISE MANNER! Many thanks!!!

[@vpkumar1950]

Excellent tutorial

[@TubeHammel]

Where can I give this extra thumbs up? Thanks, I finally understand the alpha channel!

[@TheGodOfPegana]

Hi, can you tell me how to make a layer bigger? I see the option to enlarge the size of layers but when I use it the "outline" get bigger but the actual image inside is still cut to the size of the previous layer. I don't know if I'm clear. =(

[@AXNJXN1]

@Goldenstar7z I agree.... I'm so lost at what she was trying to say here... It removes the section to be a type of invisible layer or what...? I just don't get a definition out of this particular way it was phrased... Didn't see what the positives or negatives much less the objectives based off of it...?Do you need one or is this for a particular situation? This is a great source for tuts... but this one for me missed the objective in 'explaining it'.

[@originalmikef]

can you do this with text? in other words can you have a foreground and a background, then use text to show background through the text of the foreground?

[@peristiloperis7789]

Please, how is she now? Is she better? Can we have some news?

[@pepeback]

I wish her well wherever she is now.

[@ajarmoniuk]

She passed last year, on 24-10-2018.

[@KKJ_author]

@@ajarmoniuk That makes me sad. I loved listening to her videos. :'(

[@viljamipaimen7703]

@@ajarmoniuk Oh my god... What happened to her?

[@Deankut]

@@ajarmoniuk Oh no...how awful!

[@jeanne343]

can you make a video on how to install gimp phyton? i want to get the layer effects but i dont get the steps on the web

[@lukedrillbrain9850]

This is a good video. At last I understand this concept. Thank you.

[@TEAMCHRIS69]

on a google image how do you remove the white background on it? which video has that information my good sir.

[@Slizeoflife]

I have been searching for this definition and your vid was very clear great job👍..I subscribed ..

[@grat2010]

Thanks for the great explanation and for clearly demonstrating the difference with and without an alpha channel.

[@TigerSripedSoul]

That was clear and concise. Nice job.

[@leelameka]

Brilliantly explained. Im so so glad I saw this- and really grateful you made it. Thankyou :)

[@DaLeSy.]

Awesome, explained very well. Now I know what that means. Thank you

[@margodarden2199]

Can u do a video on how to use cage transform tool because I keep having problems closing my selection.

[@cosmo0080]

hi i have 2.10.2 can u show use how to copy and past part of a image on its own layer pleases thanks

[@sobeit2842]

Good! But I had a little trouble making out the word "bolded." It can be a little tricky making verbs from adjectives, as the new usage may sound unfamiliar to some listeners. I hate to critique a great presentation on a perfectly normal aspect of the physical presentation, but it would be easier for old ears and brains like mine to process the auditory signal (your voice as recorded) if the frequency was lower...perhaps an octave or so?

[@simonsackett]

Thank you! So many videos I've watched tell me to add an Alpha channel but none of them explained why. I need to know *why* I do things!

[@MoreChannelNoise]

I am on linux and the text in the layers pallete was not bold and didn't change when I added an alpha channel

[@1rosiestar1]

New at GIMP too soo it's really helpful! :) one question how do you get your gimp to look like that?

[@MixedBagTv]

From where can I download the theme you are using? THANKS!

[@deramonbmw]

I still dont think I get it. If alpha channel adds transparency and the checkboard now appears after deleting a section, why doesn't the background show?

[@MerlinErdogmus]

I click your yellow notification box, but nothing pops up...

[@Amyg7Dala]

Keep up the good work! Rustig en gefaseerd uitgelegd, daar ontbreekt het nog wel eens aan omdat de meesten alles in 10 minuten willen proppen. You break it down to bite sized bits, me likes! Heb me geabonneerd op je kanaal en ga zeker nog even verder neuzen!

[@rhetoricgymwear6250]

This was realllllly helpful!!!!! thank you so much!

[@eggplantunleashed4740]

Thanks :) I wanted to know what the "Alpha Channel" was and now I know. Subscribed. Please make more! :)

[@gabbygabbs91]

I noticed under your "brush" tools you have hearts as brushes. Can you do a tutorial please! I have been trying to figure that out but I can't. THANK YOU in advance!!!

[@vcstar5]

Very helpful, thanks. Love your tutorials. Keep um coming.

[@lengreenhall2724]

best explanation of alpha channel I have seen

[@__Razer]

Are you left handed? The one thing you didn't explain in this video is what file types support alpha channels. (.jpg does not, that's why .png is my favorite) Lastly, HOW DOES YOUR GIMP LOOK SO AWESOME? I like that style.

[@kaushmaisuria]

Very clear explanation. Thanks

[@ralphconnell8163]

Great stuff...clear at last!!

[@abhiramanne9649]

Just what i needed. thank you♥

[@BDClark0423]

excellently presented, i was able to follow along and try it out on my own along with you (even though it's been about the fourth time i've watched this.....jejejeje) Anyway, thanks for your great videos!!!

[@ronniekoomba922]

Good to know. Thank you

[@jirilorenz6688]

Cool thx finally I found an easy way how to put a transparency to a picture...

[@rohanmech88]

How to create RGB channel in gimp? Pls tell me

[@Haku_Hatake]

Rest in peace sweetie. Wishing your loved ones well. 🕊️

[@fieldjx]

Brilliant thanks - there is life for us Mac newbies, after Paint Shop Pro!

[@ItsAllAboutGuitar]

I got my answer at 3:12...Thanks!!! Gimp was driving me crazy!!!

[@photohounds]

Hello, yes good explanation. I want an alpha channel 99* of the time I know this is years old . . . Does anyone know how to add an Alpha Channel by default? Did I just not see the option? I can then remove it on the very rare occasions I don't need it.

[@Deankut]

This is the first time the Alpha Channel has become clear to me! Thank you, and I hope you are okay. I saw a few comments suggesting you were ill.

[@kkchung2410]

Very clear explanation

[@LoveNjustice]

very good explaination. Thanks.

[@MarcelGRichter]

Thank you for this very clear video!

[@renzopinedacabrera2903]

THANK YOU!!! I finally know what an alpha channel does :)

[@dchristensen777]

I'm very sorry to hear about your illness. Please tell us how we can contact you. I can't send a heart to heart letter through a blog.

[@ianfischer103]

I'm not sure how the alpha channel is useful. Can you explain, for what is this used?

[@finegoldtube]

Glenway International, Inc Still does not explain the the purpose/ the function of Alpha.What can you do with a Alpha Channel?

[@dhcraft9472]

I know this is very late but image your picture is a wall and the select/delete is a way to cut a hole in to it . without an alpha channel your view through the hole is a blank wall (background colour ). The Alpha channel is a window to a view i.e. your next layer. You could use this feature if you were merging elements from two different pictures or replacing the background of a picture .

[@sounddoctorin]

I don't even see any of this crud in my gimp editor...so it'd be great to tell people how to get where you are there...

[@lovebaking2503]

Thanks, provide a very clear explanations..

[@MyWNotes]

That was very helpful,thanks a lot.

[@Jonan76]

Thanks for the video, i am trying to learn gimp and gonna watch your clips

[@heatherf6428]

Great explanation! Thank you so much. :)

[@tikisailor]

I am afraid to ask- is "GIMPtricks" OK? I hope she is. I read your (family) comment about her being very ill and it worried me. Tell her her videos are great and I hope she's well.

[@VintageRoar]

excellent tutorial, thanks so much

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Cool, thanks.

[@lonestarbutterfly1]

Another top tutorial.

[@amitd1572]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@redornothing]

Really helpful! Thanks!

[@hakimprod]

amazing tutorial. thx