Alternative Apps to Make Geometric Shapes I’m hoping that GIMP will overhaul this entire shape process in the next version, but until then, these are still the best methods available. Switch to the Paths tool by using the Toolbox or by pressing the keyboard shortcut B. Here’s how it works! Step 1: Make Shapes with the Paths Tool Working with the Paths Tool can be a bit tricky when you first start using it, but it’s simple enough to understand once you get a bit of hands-on practice with using it. It’s the closest thing GIMP has to actual vector shape objects, though you have to use a couple of tricks to actually draw the shape once you’ve finished creating the path boundary. You can edit the anchor points, lines, and curves that form your shape path at any time, and use the path like a stencil to create as many iterations of the shape as you need for your project. The Paths tool allows you to create a shape by placing anchor points that are connected by lines or curves which form the outer boundary of your shape. The best method to make geometric shapes in GIMP is with the Paths tool. Method 2: Make Geometric Shapes Using the Paths Tool You can even make a dotted or dashed line, and even use any of GIMP’s brush tools to draw the line. GIMP will open the Stroke Selection dialog box, allowing you to customize all the features of your outline.

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