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GIMP layer masks use GEGL to store visibility as grayscale data, letting you composite without destroying original pixels. Here is how they work across versions and where they break down.
Use GIMP layer masks to darken skies or brighten subjects without erasing pixels, plus how to verify the mask is working.
Stop using the Eraser tool for compositions. Learn how GIMP Layer Masks provide a non‑destructive way to hide pixels using grayscale values for professional blending.
Learn how to blend two images in GIMP without permanently altering them. Follow a step‑by‑step guide that uses layer masks, soft‑brush painting, and practical validation checks to keep your workflow reversible.
Learn how GIMP layer masks let you edit images non‑destructively—keep original pixels intact, paint selective transparency, and revert changes at any time. Follow this practical guide for GIMP 2.10+.
Learn how GIMP’s layer masks let you edit images without touching the original pixels. This guide walks through a real‑world example, explores the trade‑offs, and gives you concrete steps to boost your workflow.
Add a layer mask in GIMP, paint black to hide and white to reveal, and verify with PNG export. Learn how to keep the mask active, check results, and recover non-destructively.
Stop permanently deleting pixels. Learn how to use Layer Masks and Layer Groups in GIMP to create a non-destructive workflow that preserves your original image data.
Stop erasing pixels in GIMP. Layer masks hide parts of a layer reversibly using grayscale values — here's how they work, a two-exposure blend walkthrough, and the file-size and export trade-offs.
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