Gimp 2.8Filters and Effects

A simple, visual guideto commonly used filters

By M Blowers

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Blur

Original Image

Blur / Blur Simple Blur, Fast but not very strong

Blur / Gaussian BlurSimplest, most commonly used way of blurring

Blur / Motion BlurSimulate movement using directional blur

Blur / PixelizeSimplify image into an array of solid colored squares

Blur / Selective Gaussian BlurBlur neighboring pixels but only in low contract areas

Blur / Tileable BlurBlur the edges of an image so the result tiles seamlessly

Filters / Enhance:

Enhance / Anti-AliasAnti alias using the Scale 3X Edge Extrapolation Algorithm

Enhance / DeinterlaceFix images where every other row is missing

Enhance / DespeckleRemove Speckle noise from the image

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Enhance / Destripe Remove vertical stripe artifacts from the image

Enhance / Red Eye RemovalRemove the red eye effect caused by camera flashes

Enhance / SharpenMake image sharper (Unsharp Mask is stronger)

Enhance / Unsharp MaskThe most widely useful method of sharpening an image

Filters / Distorts:

Distorts / Apply LensSimulate an elliptical lens over the image

Distorts / BlindsSimulate an image painted on window blinds

Distorts / Curve BendBend the image using two control curves

Distorts / Emboss (bumpmap*)Simulate an image created by embossing

Distorts / Engrave (Add Alpha Channel*)Simulate an antique engraving

Distorts / Erase Every Other RowErase every other row or column

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Simulate an antique engraving Erase every other row or column

Distorts / Iwarp (X*) Use mouse control to warp image areas

Distorts / Lens Distortion (-78.000*)Corrects Lens distortion

Distorts / MosaicConvert the image into irregular tiles

Distorts / NewsprintHalf tone the image to give a newspaper effect

Distorts / Page CurlCurl up one of the image corners

Distorts / Polar CoordinatesConvert image to or from polar coordinates

Distorts / RippleDisplace pixels in a ripple pattern

Distorts / ShiftShift each row of pixels by a random amount

Distorts / Value PropagatePropagate certain colors to neighboring pixels

Distorts / VideoSimulate distortion by fuzzy or low res monitor

Distorts / WavesDistort the image with waves

Distorts / Whirl and PinchDistort an image by whirling and pinching

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Distorts / WindSmear image to give windblown effect

Light and Shadow:

Light and Shadow / Gradient FlareProduce a lens flare using gradients

Light and Shadow / Lens FlareAdd a lens flare effect

Light and Shadow / Lighting EffectsApply various lighting effects to an image

Light and Shadow / Sparkle Turn bright spots into starry sparkles

Light and Shadow / Supernova Add a starburst to the image

Light and Shadow / Drop ShadowAdd a drop shadow to a selected region

Light and Shadow / Perspective Add a perspective shadow to selected region

Light and Shadow / Xach-EffectAdd a subtle translucent 3D effect

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Filters / Noise:

Noise / HSV NoiseRandomize Hue, Saturation, Value independently

Noise / HurlCompletely randomize a fraction of pixels

Noise / Pick (50 / 11*)Randomly interchange some pixels with neighbors

Noise / RGB NoiseDistorts color by random amounts

Noise / Slur (50 / 10*)Randomly slide some pixels downward (melting)

Noise / SpreadMove pixels around randomly

Edge Detect:

Edge Detect / Dif of GaussiansEdge detection with control of edge thickness

Edge Detect / EdgeSeveral simple methods for detecting edges

Edge Detect / LaplaceHigh resolution edge detection

Edge Detect / NeonSimulate the glowing boundary of a neon light

Edge Detect / SobelSpecialized directional edge detection

Generic & Combine:

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Generic / Convolution Matrix (11*)Apply a generic 5x5 convolution matrix

Generic / DilateGrow lighter areas of the image

Generic / ErodeShrink lighter areas of the image

Combine / Depth MergeCombine two images using depth maps

Combine / Film StripCombine several images into a film strip

Artistic:

Artistic / Apply CanvasAdd a canvas texture to the image

Artistic / CartoonSimulate a cartoon by enhancing edges

Artistic / ClothifyAdd a cloth-like texture to a selected region

Artistic / CubismConvert the image to randomly rotated squares

Artistic / GIMPressonistPerforms various artistic operations

Artistic / Glass TileSimulate the distortion caused by square glass tiles

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Artistic / OilifySmear colors to simulate an oil painting

Artistic / Photo CopySimulate the color distortion produced by a photocopy

Artistic / PredatorAdd a 'Predator' effect

Artistic / Soft GlowSimulate glow by making highlights soft and fuzzy

Artistic / Van GoghSpecial effects that no one understands

Artistic / WeaveCreate a weave effect

Decor:

Decor / Add BevelAdd a beveled border to an image

Decor / Add borderAdd a border around an image

Decor / Coffee StainAdd realistic looking coffee stains to the image

Decor / Fuzzy BorderAdd a jagged fuzzy border to an image

Decor / Old PhotoMake an image look like an old photo

Decor / Round CornersRound corners, add optional drop shadow or background

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Decor / SlideAdd a slide frame, labels, holes

Decor / Stencil Carve (grayscale*)Create a stencil to carve from an image

Decor / Stencil Chrome (grayscale*)Add a chrome effect to an image

Map:

Map / BumpmapCreate an embossing effect using a bumpmap

Map / DisplaceDisplace pixels using displacement maps

Map / Fractal TraceTransform an image with the Mandelbrot fractal

Map / IllusionSuperimpose many altered copies of the image

Map / Make SeamlessAlter the image to make it seamlessly tileable

Map / Map ObjectMap the image to an object

Map / Paper TileCut the paper into tiles and slide them

Map / Small TilesCut the image into paper tiles and slide them

Map / TilesCreate an array of copies of the image

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Map / WarpTwist or smear image in many different ways

Render:(Selection* = selected area)

Render / Clouds / Difference CloudsSolid noise applied with Difference layer mode

Render / Clouds / FogAdd a layer of fog

Render / Clouds / Plasma (Selection*)Create a random plasma texture

Render / Clouds / Solid Noise (Selection*)Create a random cloud like texture

Render / Nature / FlameCreate cosmic recursive fractal flames

Render / Nature / IFS FractalCreate an iterated function system (IFS) fractal

Render / Pattern / Checkerboard(Selection / psychobilly*)

Create a checkerboard pattern

Render / Pattern / CML Explorer(Selection*)

Create abstract coupled map lattice pattern

Render / Pattern / DiffractionPatterns (Selection*)

Create Diffraction Patterns

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Render / Pattern / GridDraw a grid on the image

Render / Pattern / JigsawAdd a jigsaw puzzle pattern to the image

Render / Pattern / Maze (Selection*)Draw a labyrinth

Render / Pattern / Qbist (Selection*)Generate a huge variety of abstract patterns

Render / Pattern / SinusCreate complex sinusoidal patterns

Render / CircuitFill a region with traces as on a circuit board

Render / Fractal Explorer (Selection*)Render fractal art

Render / GfigCreate geometric shapes

Render / Lava (Selection*)Fill the selection with lava

Render / Line NovaCreate rays emanating outward from center

Render / Sphere DesignerCreate image of a textured sphere

Render / SpyrogimpAdd a spyrograph or others to imag

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Alpha to Logo:

Alpha to Logo Base ImageTransparent background

Alpha to Logo / 3D OutlineOutline with a pattern and add a drop shadow

Alpha to Logo / Alien GlowAdd an eerie glow around selection

Alpha to Logo / Alien NeonAdd psychedelic outlines

Alpha to Logo / Basic IIAdd a shadow and highlight

Alpha to Logo / Basic IAdd a gradient and a drop shadow

Alpha to Logo / BlendedAdd blended backgrounds, highlights and shadows

Alpha to Logo / BovinationAdd 'Cow Spots'

Alpha to Logo / ChalkAdd a chalk drawing

Alpha to Logo / Chip AwayAdd a chipped woodcarving effect

Alpha to Logo / ChromeAdd a simple chrome effect

Alpha to Logo / Comic BookAdd a comic book effect

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Alpha to Logo / Cool MetalAdd a metallic effect

Alpha to Logo / FrostyAdd a frost effect

Alpha to Logo / GlossyAdd gradients, patterns, shadows and bumpmaps

Alpha to Logo / Glowing HotAdd a glowing metal effect

Alpha to Logo / Gradient BevelAdd a shiny look and bevel effect

Alpha to Logo / NeonAdd a neon sign effect

Alpha to Logo / Particle TraceAdd a trace of particles effect

Alpha to Logo / TexturedAdd textures, highlights and mosaics

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