Here are the fastest steps to make a poster with GIMP:
- Open GIMP and create a new document by clicking on « File » > « New ». Set the width and height to the desired poster size and click « OK ».
- Choose a background color or image by selecting the « Bucket Fill » tool from the toolbar and clicking on the canvas to fill it with color, or importing an image by clicking on « File » > « Open ».
- Add text to your poster by selecting the « Text » tool from the toolbar and clicking on the canvas to create a text box. Type your text and customize the font, size, and color from the options in the « Text » dialog box.
- Add images or graphics by importing them from files or by using the drawing tools such as the « Rectangle Select » tool, « Ellipse Select » tool, or « Free Select » tool to create shapes and then filling them with colors or patterns.
- Arrange all the elements of your poster by selecting the « Move » tool from the toolbar and dragging them around the canvas to the desired positions.
- Once you are satisfied with your poster, save it by clicking on « File » > « Export As » and choosing a file format such as JPEG or PNG.
- Print your poster or share it online to showcase your design!