#Add border to text box gimp how to

Don’t forget to have RLE selected.ġ4.) Now, if the blur isn’t strong enough, you can repeat steps 11-13 or just duplicate the layer. 30.0 for both Horizontal and Vertical is a good number. I didn't make the color of the text have too much contrast with the color of the background. Step 2 Now using the text tool (Shortcut: T), add some text to your canvas. The defaults are ok for the purposes of this tutorial. Step 1 Open up the GIMP if it's already not open and create a new file. I suggest 5 is a good number.ħ.) Click on the Bucket Fill tool and select the color of your glow.Ĩ.) Make sure your “Glow” layer is selected and fill it in with Bucket Fill tool.ĩ.) Drag the “Glow” layer under the image that you want to have a glowing border.ġ0.) Go to the menu and click on Select None.ġ1.) Go to the menu and click on Filters –> Blur –> Gaussian Blur…ġ2.) Type in the number on how blurred you want the blur effect to be. A quick an easy way to add an outline to any text. How do I make the text last over the entire duration of the animated. Or Right Click (On Your Layer) –> Alpha To Selection.ģ.) Go to the menu and click on Select –> Grow…Ĥ.) Type in the number on how many pixels you want the glow to be. When I create/add the text box and then save my.gif and view it, the text only flashes up over one frame/layer. Now, let’s get started!ġ.) Select the layer you want to add a glow to.Ģ.) Go the to the menu and click on Layer –> Transparency –> Alpha to Selection. Don’t forget to join my blog and tell my what you think by leaving a comment below. I’ll spend a few minutes explaining and showing you the steps.

#Add border to text box gimp how to

I’m back with a brand new tutorial on how to add a glowing border in GIMP.