GIMP: How to make an outer glow

Mafia_Penguin —Mon, 01/12/2009 - 21:14

Make an Outer Glow in GIMP

What you need:

GIMP 2.6
Transparent PNG

Method A (Faster, easier)

1. Open the file.
2. Go to Filters>Light and Shadow>Drop Shadow.

3. Change the X and Y offset to 0.

4. Change the color to white (or the color you want your glow) and click OK.

5. Go to the Layers dialog (Ctrl+L) and click on the Drop Shadow layer. Press Ctrl+Shift+D until the glow looks right.

Method B (More options, more confusing)

1. Open the file.
1a. If the logo comes close to the edge of the frame, increase the image and layer size using Image>Canvas Size and adding 100px to the height, centering it, and going Layer>Layer to Image Size.
2. Go to Layer>Transparency, and click on "Alpha to selection".

3. Go to Select>Grow, and change the "1px" to "3px".

4. Go to Layer>New Layer, and make it the same size as the PNG.

5. If the layers dialog isn't open, press Ctrl+L on your keyboard.

6. In the Layers dialog, drag the "New Layer" below "Background".

7. Select the Paintbucket tool. Fill the selection with white (or the color you want your glow to be).

8. On the keyboard, type Ctrl+Shift+A.

9. In the menus, go to Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur, and click OK.

It glows (:

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Re: Outer Glow - GIMP

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 12:00

Why doesn't GIMP just have a built-in Outer Glow feature like Photoshop?

Re: Outer Glow - GIMP

Submitted by ingalls on Sat, 05/09/2009 - 05:31

here is a plugin for GIMP that is supposed to make outer glows and a handful of other effects
http://registry.gimp.org/node/186

cheers
ingals

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Submitted by Stewart44 on Tue, 07/25/2023 - 07:42

Experiment with different settings to find the perfect balance that enhances the element's appearance while keeping it visually appealing and harmonious with the overall design. Duplicate the process for other elements as needed, and with some creativity and experimentation, you can easily make multiple elements stand out with an eye-catching outer glow.

Creating an outer glow effect

Submitted by Stewart44 on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 12:43

Creating an outer glow effect in graphic design or image editing is a versatile technique that adds depth and emphasis to objects or text. To achieve this effect, start by selecting the element you want to apply the glow to. We are offering you learn more things related your machine. Then, adjust the blur radius and opacity to control the intensity and spread of the glow. Experiment with different colors and blending modes to achieve the desired visual impact. Whether you're working in Photoshop, Illustrator, or another software, mastering the outer glow can enhance your design projects and make elements pop with a subtle or bold radiance.

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