Insert head in a photo with Gimp - how it works

This practical tip shows you how to use GIMP to create a photo montage in which you put one person's head on the body of another.

GIMP: insert head in a photo.

With the free photo editing program Gimp you can realize many photo effects. You can download the program here.

1. Open GIMP and create a new picture with the key combination "Ctrl + N". Alternatively, you can also create a new image using the "File" menu.
2. Import the photo that shows the head. You can do this by simply dragging the image from the folder into the program.
3. Repeat the step with the picture on which you want to insert the head. Hide this image using the "eyes" icon.
4. Now you only see the picture with your head. Now select the "Free selection tool" on the top left or press "F". If you now click on the image with the mouse, you can draw a selection around the head. After you have finished, press the key combination "Ctrl + C".
5. Now show the second picture again and press "Ctrl + V". The head is now on the second picture.
6. With the help of the "Move" and "Scale" tool you can still adjust the head.
7. Finally, you only have to save the image by pressing "Ctrl + E" or by choosing "Export" from the "File" menu.

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