Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this GIMP basics tutorial for beginners, I show you how to create a new layer from a selection area using a very simple technique. I demonstrate a couple of methods for transferring pixels from one layer to another layer, or to a new layer, using the selection as a boundary for the pixels you want to move. This technique has several applications, including removing image backgrounds around a subject, creating collages, creating image effects or photo manipulations, and more.
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Resources for Tutorial
1:11 - Selections Explained
2:44 - Creating a New Layer from a Selection
5:29 - Cut & Paste a Selection to a New Layer
6:48 - Important Note About Active Layers
7:27 - Select Float Shortcut
9:07 - Final Thoughts
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In this GIMP basics tutorial for beginners, I show you how to create a new layer from a selection area using a very simple technique. I demonstrate a couple of methods for transferring pixels from one layer to another layer, or to a new layer, using the selection as a boundary for the pixels you want to move. This technique has several applications, including removing image backgrounds around a subject, creating collages, creating image effects or photo manipulations, and more.
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Resources for Tutorial
1:11 - Selections Explained
2:44 - Creating a New Layer from a Selection
5:29 - Cut & Paste a Selection to a New Layer
6:48 - Important Note About Active Layers
7:27 - Select Float Shortcut
9:07 - Final Thoughts
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
Get My New E-book - The GIMP Book of Layers:
daviesmediadesign.com/gimp-book-of-layers
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 2.10:
gimp.org/downloads
Download the Photo Used in This Tutorial:
unsplash.com/photos/_PDKPoA5FqY
Facebook: facebook.com/DaviesMediaDesign
Twitter: @DaviesMediaDes
Instagram: @DaviesMediaDesign
#GIMPBasics #GIMPforBeginners #NewLayerFromSelection
