How to Use QuickMask in Gimp

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find the image that you want to use.

   In this image, a bunch of flowers were used.
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   Step 2: Open up Gimp.

   ,, You can use either your ellipse or rectangular option for making a selection. , It is a fairly small one in the lower left of your Gimp screen.
   
   The red is the mask. , Go to Filters >> and anything underneath and experiment with different ways of changing the mask. , You can delete it now, fill it with color, or whatever else you want to do. ,, Be sure the background color is what you want. ,,
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   Step 3: Open up the image you selected in Gimp.

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   Step 4: Make a selection.

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   Step 5: Click on the QuickMask icon.

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   Step 6: Start experimenting with the mask (the red part).

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   Step 7: Click on the QuickMask icon (which is now red) to see the changes that the mask made to the selection.

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   Step 8: Go to Select >> Invert to invert the selection.

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   Step 9: Go to Edit >> Fill with BG color.

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    Step 10: Go to Select >> None (or CTRL + Shift A) to deselect the image.

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    Step 11: Save in the chosen format.

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