Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this GIMP basics tutorial, I show you how to move, add, and delete nodes (also known as anchor points) from your paths. These techniques allow you to customize paths, including lines and curves drawn with paths. I also show you how to create a path from text to set up this demonstration.

This is a very beginner-friendly technique that will help you improve your mastery of GIMP! GIMP is a free photo editor, photo manipulation, and graphic design software. It is most often used as a free alternative to Photoshop.

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0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Create a Path from a Selection
1:29 - How to Move Nodes On a Path
2:06 - How to Delete Nodes From a Path
3:26 - Add Nodes to a Path
4:20 - Final Thoughts & Resources

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