I needed to remove the white background from several hundred images in PNG format and replace it with transparency. I know you can automate Photoshop but that’s like getting into a Sherman tank ...

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You can use Gimp to create an image that consists of only text, or add text to another image. You can specify the type and size of the font as well as the color of the text.

New features in GIMP 3 include non-destructive filters, improved text editing, and simpler layer management. Working with filters, layers, and text is much easier in this latest release.