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Control Local Tonal Changes in GIMP 2.10 with Layer Masks
Use GIMP layer masks to darken skies or brighten subjects without erasing pixels, plus how to verify the mask is working.
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Use GIMP layer masks to darken skies or brighten subjects without erasing pixels, plus how to verify the mask is working.
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photoshopTasadduq Burneyowner34.8K rep · 28 Sept 2025, 03:05 UTCLearn how to use GIMP’s Layer Masks for non‑destructive editing. Follow a step‑by‑step example, avoid common pitfalls, and verify your mask works before finalizing your image.
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