[Gimp-user] Gimp heal selection tool

[rich404 <forums gimpusers com>]

> I am trying to use the heal selection tool to eliminate text from a
> graphic. Unfortunately, the credits at the bottom of the tombstone are
> too close together. There are not enough pixels available to achieve a
> nice result. I've tried using the "heal selection" tool around each
> individual word. The end result is very poor.
>
> Are there other methods that I could use to achieve the desired
> result. I've tried cloning, healing, dodging and burning. The results
> aren't that much better.
>
>
> Thanks

I do not think there is much choice. I prefer a plain clone tool + fuzzy brush
and a bit of artistic license. A little bit of smudge tool sometimes helps.  A
couple of minutes of work for screenshot.

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