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A filter is a special kind of tool designed to take an input layer or image, apply a mathematical algorithm to it, and return the input layer or image in a modified format. The GIMP uses filters to achieve a variety of effects and those effects are discussed here.
The filters are divided into several categories:
Blur
Colors
Noise
Edge-Detect
Enhance
Generic
Glass Effects
Light Effects
Distorts
Artistic
Map
Render
Web
Animation
Combine