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Jagged edges on Alpha to Select - EDD - 02-05-2022
I am getting jagged edges when I add an outline to text using the following method.
1. Type text
2. Layer > Transparency > Alpha to Selection
3. Select > Grow (3 pt)
4. Layer > New (Transparency)
5. Fill Selection using Bucket Fill Tool
6. Arrange layers so that the new layer is beneath the original text layer
The problem arises in Step 5 when the selection is filled. The filled selection has jagged edges. How do I prevent these jagged edges?
RE: Jagged edges on Alpha to Select - Ofnuts - 02-05-2022
What type of image? It color indexed?
By the way a much cleaner way (can also produce sharp angles, unlike the "Grow selection" method
- Layer > Text to path
- Add new layer
- Edit > Stroke path (Line mode, width=6px, you may want to reduce the "Miter limit" to 5 or less)
- Drag layer below
Otherwise there is also this script that automates this.