Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video featuring GIMP, the free photo editor and popular Photoshop alternative, I cover 10 things that drive beginners crazy when using the program. But don't fret! I also show you all the easy ways to fix these issues or idiosyncrasies with GIMP so you can keep editing and keep creating, stress free. This is a great introduction for beginners feeling frustrated with GIMP as it shows some common problems new users run into when using the software.
0:00 - Intro & Resources
0:46 - Move Tool Doesn't Move Active Layer
2:26 - Can't Save to JPEG
4:40 - Image Keeps Losing Quality After Transformation
9:56 - Path Tool Handles Operate Independently
11:43 - Can't Select Multiple Layers
14:56 - There's No Hand Tool in GIMP?
15:48 - Eraser Tool Not Erasing to Transparency
17:02 - Can't Move Objects On My Image
18:49 - GIMP Dialogues Are Missing
23:34 - Nothing Happens When Painting On Layer Mask
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In this video featuring GIMP, the free photo editor and popular Photoshop alternative, I cover 10 things that drive beginners crazy when using the program. But don't fret! I also show you all the easy ways to fix these issues or idiosyncrasies with GIMP so you can keep editing and keep creating, stress free. This is a great introduction for beginners feeling frustrated with GIMP as it shows some common problems new users run into when using the software.
0:00 - Intro & Resources
0:46 - Move Tool Doesn't Move Active Layer
2:26 - Can't Save to JPEG
4:40 - Image Keeps Losing Quality After Transformation
9:56 - Path Tool Handles Operate Independently
11:43 - Can't Select Multiple Layers
14:56 - There's No Hand Tool in GIMP?
15:48 - Eraser Tool Not Erasing to Transparency
17:02 - Can't Move Objects On My Image
18:49 - GIMP Dialogues Are Missing
23:34 - Nothing Happens When Painting On Layer Mask
Visit our website for more text and video tutorials:
daviesmediadesign.com/tutorials
Enroll in Our GIMP Photo Editing Masterclass:
udemy.com/course/gimp-photo-editing/?couponCode=FINALGIMPSUMMERSALE
Enroll in Our WordPress for Beginners Masterclass:
udemy.com/course/wordpress-for-non-coders/?referralCode=741F8EC9A81CC573F41A
Become a DMD Premium Member for More GIMP Content:
daviesmediadesign.com/premium-membership
Want to make your GIMP theme look like mine? Check out this GIMP tutorial article:
daviesmediadesign.com/customize-gimp-2-10-user-interface
See how you can help out the GIMP Team:
gimp.org/develop
Download the latest version of GIMP:
gimp.org/downloads
Facebook: facebook.com/DaviesMediaDesign
Twitter: @DaviesMediaDes
Instagram: @DaviesMediaDesign
#GIMPTutorial #PhotoEditor #PhotoEditing
