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GIMP is gearing up for a massive upgrade
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You want a vector editing software like inkscape. GIMP only does rasterized graphics.
@SaharaMaleikuhm @spartanatreyu As of GIMP 3.2, we have vector layers: https://www.gimp.org/release-notes/gimp-3.2.html#vector-layers
You can also export to vectorized PDF or SVG (with an option for Inkscape SVG to retain shared project settings). Inkscape is definitely the better choice for dedicated vector work, but vectors as part of a composition is possible now in GIMP.
Raster editing programs can support vector shapes. They are rasterised during export, not when the shape is created.
Look at how to create, move and transform a circle in photoshop (or if you don't want to give adobe money, use photopea).