Adding a Vertical Gradient to Text in GIMP. Sure you can create plain solid-colored text in the Gnu Image Manipulation Program, but sometimes your text needs a little more pizzazz.

How to Add Outer Glow Effects in GIMP. The "Outer Glow" effect is a gradient applied to the outer edges of a selection that makes it appear to glow. GIMP doesn't have a dedicated outer glow ...

Turning off the Visibility of the Background Layer Go up to the main GIMP toolbox window and select the gradient fill tool, circled in Figure 13. Go back to the image window and click-drag a line in ...