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[CallumC]

Please assume I am  a dummy, you wont be far wrong! 

   How do I create a template?  How can I select from my pics and cut and paste into a template?  

    Step by step please!


Yours MJC.

[sallyanne]

I assume you are using a 2.10X version of gimp?
Try here - https://gimpnewby.blogspot.com/
You should beable to learn the basics there. Then come back here for any more questions.

[rich2005]

You question is too general. A template for ...what ?

Quote: How do I create a template?

First thing is you need is a size. Gimp images are composed of pixels (look it up) and a template has a size of xxx pixels by yyy pixels. Do not use centimetres or inches unless you use one of the Gimp standard templates, top of the File -> New dialogue where the pixel sizes are set for you.

If it is for social media then you need to know the appropriate size, do a search and you might find something like this: (note the use of pixels)

Facebook Image Size – 1200 x 628 pixels
Twitter Image Size – 900 x 450 pixels
Instagram Size – 1080 x 1080 pixels
LinkedIn Size – 1350 x 440 pixels
Pinterest Size – Pin size: 236 pixels x Adjustable Height; 2:3 ratio for vertical pins (recommended) Board image size: 222 x 150 pixels
Snapchat Size – 1080 x 1920 pixels
Tumblr Size – 500 x 750 pixels

Go to File -> New and use the required pixel sizes https://docs.gimp.org/2.10/en/gimp-file-new.html

To help in positioning your work, frequently a template uses guides see: https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-concepts-i...uides.html These only exist inside Gimp and not there when you finally export as a png or jpg.

....and that is your basic template, you might want to add color or a pattern.

Go to File -> Save, give it a name and save as a Gimp .xcf file. That keeps all layers, guides, selections ...

...and that is your template. When you work on it Save with a different file name to prevent loss.

Quote: How can I select from my pics and cut and paste into a template

All sorts of ways, some better than others.

Make a selection using one of the selection tools: https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-tools-selection.html

Copy the selection. Edit -> Copy

Go to your template and paste it in Edit -> Paste As -> New Layer.

If the wrong size / wrong place correct using the Unified Transform Tool. https://docs.gimp.org/2.10/en/gimp-tool-...sform.html

I have deliberatly use the Gimp documentation as references, All of what you require is there.

A couple of animations (quick - do not blink) - might / might not help.

New Image as a template: New / use FB sizes / add guides / Save As https://i.imgur.com/Rbuvq0C.mp4
Open / Select / Copy / Paste: https://i.imgur.com/I40wTQh.mp4

[sallyanne]

To add a new picture in to a previous one - instead of copy and paste; file > open as a new layers -- browse for the pic you want, then open it. Using the move tool and making sure your layer is selected, move it to where you want it placed. Once you have every thing done how you want it, then Image > merge visible layers