3.3. Gaussian Blur

3.3.1. Overview

Рисунок 17.11. Example for the «Gaussian Blur» filter

Example for the «Gaussian Blur» filter

Original

Example for the «Gaussian Blur» filter

Blur applied


The Gaussian Blur plug-in acts on each pixel of the active layer or selection, setting its Value to the average of all pixel Values present in a radius defined in the dialog. A higher Value will produce a higher amount of blur. The blur can be set to act in one direction more than the other by clicking the Chain Button so that it is broken, and altering the radius. GIMP supports two implementations of Gaussian Blur: FIR and IIR. They both produce the same results, but each one can be faster in some cases. They are complemented by the default Auto setting, that automatically picks the optimal choice.

3.3.2. Activating the Filter

This filter is found in the main menu under FiltersBlurGaussian Blur….

3.3.3. Options

Рисунок 17.12. «Gaussian» filter parameters settings

«Gaussian» filter parameters settings

Presets, «Input Type», Clipping, Blending Options, Preview, Merge filter, Split view
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These options are described in Розділ 2, «Common Features».

Size X, Size Y

Here you can set the blur intensity. By altering the ratio of horizontal to vertical blur, you can give the effect of a motion blur.

Filter

Auto: Try to select the best filter automatically. In most cases this default is best left alone.

FIR: stands for «Finite Impulse Response».

IIR: stands for «Infinite Impulse Response».

Abyss policy

Abyss policy (border management) is treated with Abyss policy.

Clip to the input extent

Should the output extent be clipped to the input extent: this option removes unwanted pixels created on borders by blurring.

Рисунок 17.13. Example

Example

Right-up corner of the image, zoom x800

Example

«Clip to the input extent» unchecked

Example

«Clip to the input extent» checked


The Gaussian Blur filter doesn't preserve edges in the image:

Left: Original image

Middle: Median Blur filter applied

Right: Gaussian Blur filter applied