How to Create a 3D Photo Effect in GIMP. Although the instructions in this step-by-step tutorial are for the GIMP for Windows, you can accomplish this same effect in other image editing software.

Download and install GIMP, and open it. Open the image that you want to turn into a pattern. Resize it to a smaller size. Change the size of the pattern tile.

And with that said, let's get to the features. 1. Layers . Layers are essential. Without them, I wouldn't be able to do what I do. If you've never worked with layers, consider them as a way to ...