Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this tutorial, I show you how to draw circles in GIMP using built-in shape tools. I show you how to use the Ellipse Select tool to draw a perfect circle, plus how to add a color fill or change the color of your circle. This is a super easy, beginner-friendly tutorial that is perfect for any level of GIMP user.

0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Create a New Layer
1:05 - Draw a Circle
2:11 - Add Color
2:39 - Crop Layer to Content
3:07 - Change the Color
3:39 - Final Thoughts

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