"How to Draw Arrows in GIMP" by Davies Media Design (2022-2024) Why it’s useful: It covers 4 distinct methods, including the one that works after GIMP 2.10.24 (when many shape plugins broke).
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While GIMP doesn’t have a dedicated "Arrow Tool" by default, you can draw one using the or by installing a helpful third-party script . Method 1: The Quick Manual Way (Paths Tool)
: Click once for the start of the arrow (the tail) and again for the end (where the point will be). Draw the Head :
The Arrow Script (often named arrow.scm or arrow_V3.scm ) is the community standard for adding this feature. How To Draw Arrows In GIMP 3.0 - The PCLinuxOS Magazine