How to create custom gradients?

racer-x · **Joined:** Apr 15, 2017 **Posts:** 1837

GIMP Version: 2.10.22
Operating System: Linux
GIMP Experience: Experienced User

Just curious as to how to make custom gradients and save them. I was unable to figure out how to export gradients. I did manage to make my own by copying existing gradients using a text editor and then editing them in Gimp. This does work, but seems so convoluted. I was wondering if I had missed something obvious....

You would think you could export as a .ggr, but that doesn't work.

oldmangrumpy · **Posted:** Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:51 pm **(#2)**

Under the Gradients Menu for the Gradients Tab, there are two standard functions allowing you to create a new or amend a current gradient.

For my part, I normally create my custom gradients using a script (Sample gradient along a path) or a TIn Tran plug-in (SVG Gradients) - I have attached them both for you in the zip folder below. When installed they will both appear in the Gradients Menu for the Gradients Tab.

racer-x · **Joined:** Apr 15, 2017 **Posts:** 1837

I see now, I was working in the wrong window. Thanks for the info.

sallyanne · **Posted:** Sun Feb 28, 2021 10:03 pm **(#4)**

Another way is to make a palette first with the colours in the order you would like in your gradient.
Most Gimp have inbuilt - right click on your palette - palette to gradient. I turn most of my palettes into gradients.

Blighty II · **Joined:** Sep 23, 2016 **Posts:** 317

Use the gradient tool to start a gradient. The default black to white will do. Click on the Start point and change the colour. Click on the End point and change the colour. Click in between to create a new stop and set the colour. Add more stops as required.

This gradient will show as the first gradient in the list, called Custom. Select it and click on "Duplicate this gradient". Give it a new name. Saved.

rich2005 · **Joined:** Mar 04, 2011 **Posts:** 2603

FWIW - someone asked if it is possible to have an area of transparency in a gradient. Of course it is possible, this is one way using the gradient editor https://youtu.be/PeyoLLqa-sU and applies equally for more complex gradients just keep splitting it.

....or the easy way. Use gmic

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