GIMP - Photoshop Alternative
I just read about GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), I had never heard about it before. Supposedly it's a good free alternative to Photoshop. I'm going to download it and play around with it later. If you wanna check it you can do so here www.gimp.org/
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Megan posted this at 14:54 — 2nd May 2009.
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Hi anverdolerama,
I have been using Gimp for a few years now. It is a suitable Photoshop alternative for what most of us need to do. It doesn't include all the same functionality as Photoshop, but most of it's there.
The interface can take awhile to get used to, and it's really best if you have multiple desktops so you can put it in it's own space.
Megan
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decibel.places posted this at 18:54 — 2nd May 2009.
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Hi anverdolerama,welcome to TWF!
I agree with Megan, the Gimp is a workable tool for most of the tasks needed for web development and design.
However, there are some features developed specifically for Photoshop that advanced graphic designers use, and are not available for the Gimp.
FYI, there is also a good open source vector graphics app named Inkscape (similar to Illustrator, and reads .ai files)
the Gimp and Photoshop are raster graphics apps
cathy dow posted this at 17:49 — 30th May 2009.
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GIMP is a really good software. you can say the junior version of photoshop like adobe. That's need less primary memory & less disk space.
try & enjoy it.
iPhone Fan posted this at 09:55 — 5th July 2009.
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I can do everything with the Gimp that I normally do in Photoshop. I do not need CMYK or Pantone for my photo retouching.
orc_dragoon posted this at 04:28 — 17th July 2009.
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GIMP is a very good Photoshop alternative, considering its missing one of my favorite tools ( Pen Tool). Ive been using GIMP for about 1 year now and I have to say, when switching from Photoshop I was completely confused, because it seems to me that GIMP is a little more complex.
Abhishek Reddy posted this at 09:38 — 17th July 2009.
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From what I can tell about Photoshop, the GIMP has a path tool that is similar. You may want to look again.
Then again, it's not a good idea to directly compare the GIMP to Photoshop, since the GIMP is not developed as an imitation. If you expect it to clone Photoshop's features, you'll quickly be disappointed. For me, the GIMP's critical selling point is that it is free software -- unlike Photoshop.
orc_dragoon posted this at 11:45 — 17th July 2009.
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Well GIMP does have a pathtool, but Photoshop's Pen Tool is a little bit better.
Renegade posted this at 04:36 — 19th July 2009.
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Have to agree there, the GIMP path tool seems quite awkward to use while the Photoshop version is slightly easier to work with.
Of course, comparing GIMP and Photoshop to me is a little like comparing apples with oranges. Both from the same family but are for slightly different audiences/users.
NickD posted this at 01:03 — 28th July 2009.
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Hmm Ive never used the Gimp, I have used photoshop, but I quite like Paint.net for any basic stuff.
stephy123 posted this at 07:39 — 3rd September 2009.
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I learned about GIMP here only.as am learning photoshop..i think I would like to compare them.
fiberglass posted this at 21:25 — 4th June 2010.
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Thank you for the tip guys! Is GIMP lighter than photoshop? My not-so-new-PC should be happy to hear that. Where can I find reviews comparing all kinds of similar softwares?
webwiz posted this at 00:05 — 5th June 2010.
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Not exactly reviews of the kind you meant, I suspect, but these lists should give you a start:
10 Excellent Open Source and Free Alternatives to Photoshop
20 Vector Graphics Editors Reviewed
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madjr posted this at 01:14 — 8th June 2010.
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gimp is getting a new single window mode, which am looking forward to in next version.
most people will be happy with the traditional and new mode
Megan posted this at 12:35 — 8th June 2010.
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I'm happy that they're finally doing this. I used to have to remember to start Gimp on a separate desktop, which isn't always convenient.
shariq222 posted this at 06:27 — 8th June 2010.
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Gimp is really very good software but we cannot compare it with photoshop .
madjr posted this at 20:19 — 9th June 2010.
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actually we can, specially when the latest ps has been taking features that have been available in gimp for years and making it as if they invented them and then charging quite a lot for them.
like Resynthesizer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2gonFtc1yc
and then there's cinepaint (gimp fork) used in a good amount of movies.
anyway i would agree that in the commercial aspect we cant compare them, because gimp is not commercial and was meant to be free for people/companies/institutions in need that can't afford ps. i would say that for this audience it does 98% of things they will use it for.
it amazes me what some good hearted developers can accomplish in their spare time without nothing in exchange
bartonisium posted this at 18:11 — 12th June 2010.
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I am really interested to hear your replies as I am mulling a completely open-source content creation box to save on costs. Adobe is expensive for hobbyists!
mnemonic posted this at 03:32 — 14th June 2010.
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I only use adobe photoshop and thanks for this post! now I know that there's an alternative free image manipulation program that we can use, don't ask me where in the hell I came from hehehehe... thanks you
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SEO Company posted this at 05:42 — 11th August 2011.
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First time heard about GNU Image Manipulation Program in here, Thanks for all of this stuff. I am learning some different thing. Thanks for giving a best idea.
brett1425 posted this at 07:31 — 19th October 2011.
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it's also my first time to hear GNU, but i would prefer PS
madjr posted this at 15:21 — 20th October 2011.
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for those that want to learn gimp fast, there is a new version just for that: Adaptable gimp
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/adaptable-gimp-gimp-easy-windows-linux/
Gurmeet posted this at 06:22 — 21st February 2013.
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I always use Adobe Photoshop for image editing.
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