How to Fade a Photo Using GIMP
If you have a photo that you want to give an old, faded look to, you might think that you need either access to an expensive commercial photo-editing application or a professional do the work for you. However, you can also use the freeware program GIMP to do this.
Instructions
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Load the photo you want to fade onto your computer.
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Start the GIMP application. Select "File" from the menu and choose "Open." In the dialog box, locate and open the photo you loaded.
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Select "Filter" from the menu and choose "Decor." From the options, choose "Old Photo." In the dialog, select "Defocus" and "Sepia" and set the "Border Size" to 0. Click "OK."
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Select "File" from the menu and choose "Save."
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References
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