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Which of these scanning troubles do you want to overcome?
- Step 4: Fix Photo Scans Exposure Using GIMP.
- Step 3: Fix Dull, Flat, Unnatural Colours Using GIMP.
- Step 2: Remove Dust And Scratches Using GIMP.
- Step 1: Get Natural Scan And Learn What To Fix.
- Table Of Contents: How To Edit Photo Scans Using GIMP Change the Scale size so that it matches the size of the dust you're removing.Ībove: Make Heal Tool bigger or smaller by setting the Scale option to as big or small as you like. You can change the size of the Heal Tool by adjusting the "Scale" size according to the size of the dust. Sometimes you'll run into dust specks that are too small or big. So, remember to reset the Heal Tool as close to the dust area. You need to re-set the Heal Tool in an area that is close to the dust, so you don't end up doing this. If you set the Heal Tool in the wrong spot, you will get this.Ībove: Yikes. If you don't, you'll get this.Ībove: Make you don't set your Heal Tool in the wrong area. When you move to another dust area, you'll need to re-set your Heal Tool.īut be careful! Make sure when you're setting the Heal Tool, to choose an area that is similar to the dust area. Quick Tip: You'll Need To Re-Set The Heal Tool It'll take you a few clicks to get the hang of it.Ībove: Once your Heal Tool is set, use your left mouse button and click directly on dust spots to remove them.
Once your Heal Tool is set, you can start clicking away on the dust. Press CTRL and left mouse button around the dust you want to fix. Then go ahead and start clicking on the dust area with left mouse button to remove.Ībove: You need to "Set" your Heal Tool. So, find a dust spot, and beside the dust, in a "clean" area, use CTRL + left mouse button to set the area. What this means is, you need to find a "clean" area around the dust, and set the Heal Tool before you remove any dust. To use the Heal Tool, you'll need to "set image source". You'll find the Tool in your Tool Box, or press "H". The "Heal Tool" is the best way to fix dust, debris, and scratches. Press your "Z" key, and left mouse button to zoom in.ĭon't zoom in too close, otherwise you won't know what's detail and what's dust. Open Your Digital Photo Scan In GIMP And Zoom In Here's a quick snap-shot of how I setup my scanner's software:Īll right, once you've gotten a natural scan, here's the next step. Fix the copy only, just in case something messes up. And make a copy - and don't touch the back-up. Remember, you'll be working with a "natural" scan.Īnd it's a good idea to back-up your natural scans. Ready? Grab your favourite hot beverage (or a cold beer), and let's go! 1.
- You can do this with free editing software, GIMP.
- Once you know how to fix one photo scan the rest will go faster.
- How to use the Heal Tool and easily remove dust and scratches.
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