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I am trying to use GIMP 2.10 like I used the previous version but am running into problems. I been using GIMP since 2007.

The latest is that when I use Drop Shadow (under filters), the shadow is put right on the same layer as the picture I want to shadow rather than on a separate layer beneath it so I can play around with the shadow effect.

Any help will be appreciated!

Carol

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The old version is still available as Filters>Light and shadow>Drop shadow (legacy).

IMHO not worth the effort, because it's not too interactive, the effect is a bit of hit or miss. A drop shadow is easy to do manually:

  • On layer object: Layer>Transparency> Alpha to selection
  • Add a layer, fill the selection with the shadow color
  • Move the layer under the object
  • Apply Gaussian blur (which is interactive)
  • You can also shift the shadow layer a bit, and reduce its opacity.
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  • Thanks so much xenoid! I will try to find the legacy, otherwise I'll do it manually. A bit time consuming compared to how it used to be!! Oh well...progress! (?)
    – casnavy
    Apr 15, 2020 at 16:29
  • Found it right away! Thanks so much! LOVE it!
    – casnavy
    Apr 15, 2020 at 16:32
  • Please consider accepting the answer then...
    – xenoid
    Apr 15, 2020 at 16:47
  • Newbie stupid mistake - didn't know I was supposed to do that...DUH! DONE!
    – casnavy
    Apr 15, 2020 at 17:31

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