GIMP Fuzzy Transparent Border

Another technique to soften the edge of an image is to use the “fuzzy border” option under filter–decor. This has a softer, less dramatic result than Method 1.

  • Open photo
  • Select–select all.
  • Layer–Transparent–Add alpha channel.
  • Filter–Decor–Fuzzy Border
  • In Fuzzy Border dialog box make sure “flatten image” is not checked. Adjust other parameters to taste. Click ok.
  • Select the copy made by the process.
  • Layer–transparency–alpha to selection.
  • Layer–delete layer. DO NOT PANIC!!
  • Edit–clear.
  • Save image as a .png file.