GIMP: Scanning an Image into GIMP The information below is devoted to scanning into the GIMP software program. Please note that you must have a scanner installed by

the technology department in order to scan an image into the GIMP program.

Open GIMP 2 and go to the file menu, then select Create and then select Scanner/Camera.

Open GIMP 2 and go to the file menu, then select Create and then select Scanner/Camera.

Highlight the scanner that is currently attached and powered. Then click the select button

Highlight the scanner that is currently attached and powered. Then click the select button.

If you are scanning a color image for such uses as printing or PowerPoint/presentations, change the source to photo color using the drop down arrow. Otherwise choose the source that you feel would give you the best result for what you are scanning.

If you are scanning a color image for such uses as printing or PowerPoint/presentations, change the source to photo color using the drop down arrow. Otherwise choose the source that you feel would give you the best result for what you are scanning.

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Click Preview to preview your image. Make sure that Destination is Print.

Click Preview to preview your image. Make sure that Destination is Print.

For more advanced options click the Advanced Mode tab and use the preview button.

For more advanced options click the Advanced Mode tab and use the preview button on the bottom of the window.

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The dotted lines (called the marquee) around the preview of the image constitute the selection area. Click on the dotted lines and drag to increase or decrease the selection area. Please note that only the part of the image within the selection area will be scanned into GIMP. Once you have set the selection area, click the Scan button.

The portion of the image selected will appear as a new window in GIMP. Before you begin working with the image save a copy so you will always have a fresh, top-quality image to work with. If you intend to resize the photos, this copy will come in handy if you need to print the image (higher quality, larger image) and also use it in a PowerPoint (lower quality, smaller image).

The dotted lines (called the marquee) around the preview of the image constitute the selection area. Click on the dotted lines and drag to increase or decrease the selection area. Once you have set the selection area, click the Scan button.

The portion of the image selected will appear as a new window in GIMP. Before you begin working with the image save a copy so you will always have a fresh, top-quality image to work with. 

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When deciding what destination resolution to use, consider these guidelines (default is 300 dpi):

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1. If you are scanning for a PowerPoint presentation and will NOT be using the images for any other project, use 100 dpi

2. If you are scanning for a PowerPoint presentation and will be using the images for another project, like printing, use 150 – 300 dpi (150 dpi if source is larger than 4x6, 300 dpi if smaller than 4x6 as a general rule of thumb)

3. If you are scanning images for printing purposes, use 300 dpi

4. If you are unsure what the use of the images will be, scan at 150 dpi, and resize the image to a smaller size later if necessary.

5. For additional information, please refer to the handout titled ‘Digital File Resolution and Image Size.’ This handout has further resolution guidelines to use and directions on resizing an

Please note that you can only change the destination resolution in the Advanced Mode tab.

Click File> Save As to save your image.

Click File> Save As to save your image. 

Give your image a name and choose where you want it saved by clicking the arrow.

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Give your image a name and choose where you want it saved by clicking the arrow. 

Click the + next to Select File Type.

Click the File Type JPEG image. This changes the file extension in the name to jpg. Please note that you can also type .jpg after the image name to make it a JPEG image. In order to send an image that was scanned into GIMP, the image needs to be a jpeg. The default file extension is xcf, which doesn’t send well with email.

Click the File Type JPEG image. This changes the file extension in the name to jpg. 

Click the + next to Select File Type. 

When finished, click the Save button.

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When finished, click the Save button.