Make & keep
Compare four booth frames in one GIMP layer stack
Open chosen images as layers so you can switch between poses without building a contact sheet.
When you need to compare expression or prop placement across a four-pose set, load the images into one GIMP document as layers. This is a review stack, not a finished contact sheet: only the visible layer appears in the composite until you arrange the frames.
Load the first frame
Open the first capture as the base image. Then choose File → Open as Layers for the remaining selected frames. Each imported file becomes a layer in the current image, stacked above the previous content.
Evidence: Official product documentation
Name and inspect layers
Rename each layer with its capture number or pose, then toggle visibility one at a time. Check that the images share the same framing before comparing facial expression; if their dimensions differ, note that before judging relative crop.
Evidence: Official product documentation
Make a review copy
Save the layered comparison as a separate XCF or keep it temporary. If you later make a grid, duplicate the document first and move the layers into a layout there. Verify each layer shows the expected capture before exporting any selected frame.
Evidence: Official product documentation
Sources & further reading
Sources for the specific facts and product descriptions above. Our worked examples, interpretations and practical suggestions are original editorial guidance.
- GIMP 3 User Manual — Open Image as LayersOfficial product documentation