: Gimp Pasted Layer Move Tool What I want to do is paste a picture to a new gimp file. I have the background layer and when I paste it puts it into the floating selection like expected. I

@Shanna688

To be sure..


Convert it to a real layer
Activate the move-tool
Choose "Move the active layer" in the settings panel for your tool
Activate/select your layer
Click once on the canvas


Depending on circumstances, you could skip different or all steps. But if done correctly, you should now be able to move your layer with your mouse or the arrow keys!

EDIT: If you can't find the move tool, goto (in the menubar) Windows > New toolbox. In the new window that popped up, click/double click on the cross symbol.

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@Murphy569

If I paste an image in an opened image, it is indeed a floating selection, but I can move it immediately with the Move tool. With Gimp 2.8 (but AFAIK it was the same in past versions) on Windows.

It still works if I convert the floating selection to a new layer, too.

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