Wall Text with Gimp

Working with Gimp shareware

Gimp is available for free download.
Check their help pages for more details on working with text.

They have a (simpler) text tool as well, and their export of files with transparency works similarly to the other ones, with a quick export as png.

You can also remove the background from text or logo in an existing file with Gimp: 

  1. Select the icon “Select by Color” from the panel on the left-hand side. 
  2. Select the part of the image you want to make transparent / wish to delete. 
  3. In the Layer window that displays your image, select Layer – Transparency – Add Alpha Channel. 
  4. Go to “Edit,” then select “Clear.” 
  5. the cleared area or background is now appear transparent 
  6. save the file.