What happens when you merge layers in Gimp?
The Merge Visible Layers command merges the layers which are visible into a single layer. Visible layers are those which are indicated on the Layers dialog with an “eye” icon. With this command, the original visible layers disappear.
How do I combine multiple layers into one?
Make sure that the layers and groups you want to merge are visible. Select the layers and groups you want to merge. Choose Layer > Merge Layers.
What is merge down in gimp?
The Merge Down command merges the active layer with the layer just below it in the stack, taking into account the various properties of the active layer, such as its opacity and layer mode. The resulting merged layer will be in Normal mode, and will inherit the opacity of the layer below.
How can you flatten all visible layers?
Flatten all layers
- Make sure that all the layers you want to keep are visible.
- Choose Layer > Flatten Image, or choose Flatten Image from the Layers panel menu.
What does a layer mask do in gimp?
Layer masks are a fundamental tool in image manipulations. They allow you to selectively modify the opacity (transparency) of the layer they belong to. This differs from the use of the layer Opacity slider as a mask has the ability to selectively modify the opacity of different areas across a single layer.
Can you apply blending options with only one layer?
Group blend effects However, you can choose to have the blending mode of the bottommost layer apply only to that layer, allowing you to preserve the original blending appearance of the clipped layers. (See Reveal layers with clipping masks.)
How do I merge layers in Photoshop without losing effects?
On a Windows PC, press Shift+Ctrl+Alt+E. On a Mac, press Shift+Command+Option+E. Basically, it’s all three modifier keys, plus the letter E. Photoshop adds a new layer and merges a copy of the existing layers onto it.
How do you merge visible?
If you hold Alt (Mac: Option) while selecting “Merge Visible” in the Layer menu (or in the Layers panel flyout menu), you will merge the visible layers onto a new layer; leaving the original layers intact. You could also press Ctrl Alt Shift E (Mac: Command Option Shift E) to get the same result.
How do you hide layers?
You can hide layers with a single quick click of the mouse button: Hide all the layers but one. Select the layer you want to display. Alt-click (Option-click on the Mac) the eye icon for that layer in the left column of the Layers panel, and all other layers disappear from view.
