Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this GIMP basics tutorial for beginners, I show you how to add center guides to your GIMP images or compositions using 2 tried and true methods. Want to easily align images, objects, layers, or other elements to the center of your image? Use this quick step-by-step tutorial that walks you through the process.

0:00 - Intro & Resources
0:42 - Create a New Document
0:58 - Grab Move Tool & Make Rulers Visible
1:23 - Drag Rulers Onto Canvas
1:44 - Align Guides to Canvas
2:34 - Method 2: New Guide by Percent
3:21 - Final Thoughts

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