Subsections
2.7 Combining Layers
It is often necessary to combine several layers into one. This is
particularly useful prior to saving an image to a
non-GIMP format such as JPEG or GIF. There are two ways of combining
layers in the GIMP. The method to use depends on the final use of the
resulting image.
2.7.1 Merging
It is possible to merge a subset of layers from an image into a single
layer. This is accomplished by choosing Merge Visible
Layers from the Layers menu or
by simply typing C-m in the image window. Alternatively, it is
sometimes convenient to merge just two adjacent layers in the layer
stack. This can be done with Merge Down, found in the Layers
menu. The use of this function merges the active layer with the next
visible layer down in the stack. Merge Down can be conveniently invoked by typing C-S-m in
the Layers dialog. A nice use of Merge Down is illustrated in
Section
9.1.4.
