How to Use Measure Tool

How to use image measure tool in GIMP?

Explanation


* It calculates the distance lengthwise, angle, height and width of the measured portion of the image.
* It is used to see the exact information of the measured items on the image.
* You can view the measurement information right away, when an image is measured.
How to Launch:
- Open Gimp.
- Launch a new image file.
- Now pick Measure Tool from the toolbox.
Image Measure
- Shortcut for this tool is Shift + M.
Tool Options
Measure Info
- There is only one option available in this tool i.e. Use info window.
Use info window - It displays the measurement details,when an image is measured.
How to Use:
- Simply click the check box in toolbox to enable this option.

- Now the drag the cursor over the image.
- The Measure box gets displayed.
- The measure box shows the measurement details like Distance, Angle, Height and Width in pixels. (View the below image)
Measure Distance and Angles
- Utilize this tool to measure the image.
- Finally, click "File -> Save" to "Save" the file.

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