Simply resize the canvas to an exact size, move the image into position and then export a PNG. It is a simple task for me to place a selection around the entire image that exceeds the canvas and select image>crop to selection. I crop a lot with Gimp mostly when an image exceeds the canvas. Most of my current work involves merging images together to 16x9 format suitable for viewing on a TV or 16x9 computer monitor as a slide show.

I haven't mastered crop in Gimp yet I get confused with the way it works, not the mouse. Their crop function doesn't allow for zooming. I do some preliminary editing in Lightroom before exporting to Gimp. I manage my image files in an old stand alone version (I don't want any software that requires a subscription). My reference to fine tuning a selection box was in reference to Lightroom. I am sure to find more mouse features I want to program. I have programed the scroll wheel in Gimp for the clone/heel size and angle which is very helpful. Only recently have I become more involved. Yes I am a beginner even though I have used Gimp on and off for several years. Or attribute any function to your mouse and mouse buttons You can make your own shortcut (If I recall correctly, GIMP recommend to start personal shortcut by Alt+Shift to not interfere with the one already in place, personally I start all my keyboard shortcut by Alt+Shift+Ctrl + 'something' to be sure and when I see the list I know that all starting by those 3 modifiers Alt+Shift+Ctrl are mine)

You can do it with Ctrl+ mouse wheel, you can also do it with Ctrl + Click on the mouse wheel and move the mouse, the tool magnifier is also an option (draw a rectangle and it will be zoomed in to that rectangle size, up to a whopping 25 600 %)Īlso 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on your keyboard (not the num pad) will also increase the zoom in/out respectively to 100%, 200%, 400%, 800%, 1600%. Zoom in quickly to pixel level using the mouse wheel, multiple options: The thing here, is you seem to not know very well GIMP and its short cuts or key modifiers. You might want to look into a wacom tablet or a cheaper one as nowadays there are good tablets compatible with GIMP (I recommend to do some search before buying one) on the other hand pen tablets are used a lot. (10-10-2021, 09:10 PM)zeuspaul Wrote: What do the pros use?įrom a dirty cheap PS/2 mouse at $1 because the admin disabled USB ports for security purpose or that person is an Indie, to a special console depending the company and how that company is involved in 'design' and their budget > but in all cases they got the job doneīut gaming mouse not so.

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