Fill with a gradient color

A gradient color is a smooth color transition between at least two colors.

The Gradient tool is used for coloring an image simply by dragging a cursor. After every dragging, a new gradient will be applied to a layer.

To use the Gradient tool, go through the following steps:

Select or create a layer.
Select an area on a layer. Otherwise, a gradient will fill the entire layer.
Activate the Gradient tool.
Chose a gradient type on the settings panel.
Chose one of the following gradient styles: Linear, Radial, Angular, Reflected, or Diamond.
To obtain a linear gradient, drag the cursor from one side of a selected area to the other. To obtain any other type of a gradient, drag the cursor from the center of a selected area to its side.

Gradient settings

A - a type of gradient

B - a style of gradient

Gradient types.

Gradient styles.

A - Linear gradient

B - Radial gradient

C - Angle gradient

D - Reflected gradient

E - Diamond gradient

Drag the cursor over a large distance to obtain a hardly noticeable color transition, or over a short distance to obtain a sharp color transition.