How to Fill Text with an Image in GIMP

 

How to Fill Text with an Image in GIMP

In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to fill text with an image using GIMP. This effect can add a creative and eye-catching element to your designs. Follow these steps to achieve a polished look.

Step 1: Prepare Your Image and Text

  1. Add an Alpha Channel:

    • Right-click on your text layer and select Add Alpha Channel. This step is crucial for enabling transparency.
  2. Create a New Transparent Layer:

    • Click on the New Layer icon and choose Transparency. Press OK to create the layer.
  3. Fill the New Layer:

    • Make sure the foreground color is set to black. Drag the black color onto the canvas to fill the layer.

Step 2: Add and Customize Text

  1. Set Foreground Color:

    • Switch the foreground color to white by clicking the arrows next to the color boxes.
  2. Create Text Box:

    • Select the Text Tool from the toolbox. Click on the canvas to create a new text box.
    • Type the text you want, such as "Sun".
  3. Adjust Font Size:

    • Press Ctrl + A to select all text, then double-click to change the font size to 750. The font used in this tutorial is Montserrat Heavy.
    • Align the text to the center using the Alignment Tool.

Step 3: Create a Selection and Apply the Image

  1. Make a Selection from the Text:

    • Right-click on the text layer and select Alpha to Selection to create a selection of the text.
  2. Hide the Text Layer:

    • Click the eye icon next to the text layer to hide it. This will leave the selection visible.
  3. Prepare the Image:

    • Select the image layer you want to use. Ensure you’re on the Move Tool with the option Move the Active Layer checked.
  4. Remove Excess Image:

    • With the image layer active, press the Delete key to remove any parts of the image outside the selection area.

Step 4: Adjust and Finalize

  1. Resize the Image Layer:

    • If necessary, resize the image layer to match the dimensions of the text layer. Press Ctrl + Z to undo any mistakes and ensure accurate resizing.
  2. Crop the Image to Text Shape:

    • Select the background layer, right-click, and choose Alpha to Selection.
    • Hide the image layer to make the selection visible.
    • Select the image layer, press Delete to remove excess areas, and then go to Select > None to remove the selection.
  3. Add Background:

    • Paste a new layer below the image layer. Fill this background layer with black or any other color you prefer.

Watch the Tutorial

For a more detailed walkthrough, check out our YouTube video below. This video provides a visual guide to Fill a Text with an Image in GIMP.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you’ve successfully filled text with an image using GIMP. This technique can add a dynamic and visually appealing effect to your designs, making your text stand out. Experiment with different images and text to create unique and eye-catching results.

 

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