How to Make a Double Photo on Gimp

You can combine two images in GIMP to create a multiple exposure look.

A double photo effect is created when multiple exposures are developed on the same space, creating a result different from what was actually present since two separate scenes have been combined. You can use the free graphics design program GIMP to digitally create the look of a double photo by merging two images together. Once you have two files selected, you are ready to begin editing.

Instructions

1. Launch GIMP and open the photo you want to appear as the background of your multiple exposure by clicking "File" and "Open." A GIMP workbook will open featuring your photo.

2. Click "File" and "Open as Layer" to insert the second photo you want to appear in your final product into your workbook.

3. Select the "Move Tool" to double click and drag the second photo to where you want it to rest. Click "Layer" and "Scale Layer" if you need to re-size the second photo.

4. Click on the "Layers" dialog to activate the window. Double-click and drag the Opacity scroll bar to the left to decrease the opacity and make your second photo semi-transparent. This will cause your background layer to become partially visible. Decrease the opacity to around 30 percent or until you like the visual effect created.

5. Save your double photo using the "File" and "Save As" function. Use a picture file extension such as ".jpg" or ".png."

Tips & Warnings

• You can also re-color one of the images in your double photo if desired. After opening the image, click "Colors" and "Colorize." A dialog will appear letting you adjust the Hue, Saturation and Lightness of the layer.

• When you save the GIMP workbook as a picture file, the multi-layered image will be compressed into one layer before the save will be finalized, so you will not be able to edit them separately again.

References

• GIMP: Open as Layers
• GIMP: Layer Modes
• GIMP: Save As

Resources

• GIMP