[Gimp-user] Image within ellipse

[lorewriter <forums gimpusers com>]

> There are any number of ways, some better than others however roughly
> using your
> procedure but maybe in a different sequence.
>
> 1. Open the image
>
> 2. Add a new layer, fill with whatever you want as a background, move
> the layer
> under the image.
>
> 3. Make your selection around the subject.
>
> 4. Invert the selection Select menu -> Invert  and cut it Edit -> Cut
> (or
> delete)
>
> 5. Merge the layers Layer -> Merge Down
>
> 6. Make the elliptical selection.
>
> 7. Invert the selection Select -> Invert 
>
> 8. Cut the selection Edit -> Cut (or delete) and then Select -> None
> to lose the
> selection.
>
> 9. To trim to size (if you want) Image -> Crop to Content.
>
> Remember if you want to preserve the transparency save the image as a
> Gimp xcf
> or Export as a png file.
>
> Attachments:
> *
> https://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/1280/original/01-oval.jpg
> *
> https://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/1281/original/02-oval.jpg
> *
> https://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/1282/original/03-oval.jpg

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