2. Selection Tools

To access these tools, select ToolsSelection Tools from the main menu.

2.1. Common Features

Selection tools are designed to select regions from the active layer so you can work on them without affecting the unselected areas. Each tool has its own individual properties, but the selection tools also share a number of options and features in common. These common features are described here; the variations are explained in the following sections for each tool specifically. If you need help with what a selection is in GIMP, and how it works, see Selection.

This category includes the following tools: