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There are several tools available in <application>Gimp</application> for editing the image, such as the 'Brush' and the 'Eraser' tools.

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When the editing is complete, go to <menuchoice><guimenu>File</guimenu><guisubmenu>Save</guisubmenu></menuchoice> to save your file, or use <guisubmenu>Save As</guisubmenu> to avoid overwriting the original image.

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Creating Gaphics

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Creating graphics can be accomplished in <application>Gimp</application> easily. There are many filters and tools available that can be used to create stunning graphics. Here's how to create graphics:

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To create images/graphics, start with an empty image in <application>Gimp</application>. To do this, go to <menuchoice><guimenu>File</guimenu><guisubmenu>New</guisubmenu></menuchoice> and enter the <acronym>dimensions</acronym> of the new image. Press <guibutton>OK</guibutton>.

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Creating a new image in Gimp

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Adding some text to the image

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With an empty image, any of the numerous tools available in <application>Gimp</application> can be used to create a masterpiece! For example, use the text tool, marked with a 'A' in the toolbox window, to add some text to the image. The text can then be manipulated by using filters and adding more color to it. <placeholder-1/>

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When the image has been created, it can be saved. To save a file in Gimp, go to <menuchoice><guimenu>File</guimenu><guisubmenu>Save</guisubmenu></menuchoice> and choose a location where the file will be saved. <application>Gimp</application> requires that that a file type be selected for the image being saved (png, jpg etc.). So the file extension must be specified for the image being saved. One of the choices, .xcf, is the default extension for <application>Gimp</application>. It is the preferred file type that maintains the edit history of the image, which is helpful if the file is expected to be edited further in Gimp.

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Saving the image