[header] How to use drop shadow in gimp [title] Select the object you want to add a drop shadow to. [step] You can add a drop shadow to virtually anything, but it works best with large, bold text and basic shapes. The simple lines will provide the clearest shadows and make the image stand out more. 
[substeps] To make an entire image pop out, select the whole image to add a drop shadow around the border. To select text, click the text layer in your layers window.