Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this GIMP for Beginners tutorial, I show you how to create curved text in GIMP! I show you the best method for placing your text along a path for curved text. This is a quick and easy technique for better curvy or wavy text in GIMP! Master the basics of this free photo editor.

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0:00 - Intro & Resources
0:47 - Setting Up Document & Text
3:06 - Drawing a Curve
4:26 - Place Text On Curve
5:48 - Align Curved Text to Image
6:29 - Final Thoughts

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