GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software, you can change its source code and distribute your changes. Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. Oct 23, 2020 GIMP is mentioned in best photo editing software of 2021. The 2.10 version of GIMP is available as a free download on our website. In users' view, the benefits of it are: GIMP has an intuitive interface, has a great price, has lots of features, is extremely powerful, there are frequent updates, this tool is really helpful and works well.
RATING
'Why Does Gimp Continually Change the Functions with Each Update?'
by: shipmaae
GIMP 2.10.18.1
Cons:
After learning Gimp 2.8 and 2.10, along comes Gimp 2.10.18 and I can't even scale an image. What is the point?
Other Thoughts:
I've already looked at the tutorials, thank you.
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'Been a staple on my computer for years'
by: compmend
The GIMP 2.8.22 / 2.9.6 Beta
Pros:
Comprehensive program that has lots of plugins available to extend its functionality. I liken it to the 'average man's' Photoshop. I do recommend that first time users click on Windows--->Single-Window Mode a the top. This brings together all of the floating toolbars into a single coherent interface that most are used to.
Cons:
The interface is clunky by default.
Other Thoughts:
This program gets better and better each year like a fine wine.
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'In response to 'allan'
by: manwithaplan
The GIMP 2.8.16
Pros:
-
Cons:
-
Other Thoughts:
If all you want to do is 'fix a photo', then look for a simple photo editor. You're using an advanced program to do what seems to be a simple job, and then complain about it. Don't damage a program's reputation because of your own incompetence.
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2014-04-03
Pros:
free
Cons:
Gimp 2.9.3 Samj
lets make a simple job bloody hard, thats gimp.try to put a photo on and the screen blows up to 5-8 times bigger and you cant load nothing.tried a older model and it loaded nothing.
Other Thoughts:
tried gimp years ago,it did work then,
but its so badly written, it will make you scream.try using the help or go online and its clear as mud.i dont want
to go back to school to fix a photo.
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2013-12-25
Pros:
Not likely
Cons:
The most user UNfriendly program I've ever had the misfortune of installing on any computer.
Other Thoughts:
You betcha!
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'too many missing features'
by: redsnappa
The GIMP 2.8.6
Apple hard drive clone software. Pros:
Still no adjustment layers or equivalent.
Cons:
Nearly as good as Adobe Photoshop v3 which was released in 1994 so it still has a way to go to match Photoshop.
Other Thoughts:
None
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2012-04-10
Pros:
Great software! I've used it for years. Don't shell out big bucks for Adobe until you try The Gimp.
Cons:
none
Other Thoughts:
None
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'Just as good as photoshop?'
by: redsnappa
The GIMP 2.7.4 Dev
Pros:
I've just tried Gimp & I can honestly say it is Just as good as photoshop, yeh photoshop v2!!!
Cons:
A gui that looks like it was created by Stevie Wonder.
Other Thoughts:
No Adjusment layers.
no layer masks
strugles to open a 120mb image
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2010-10-07
Pros:
Excellent software!
Cons:
no
Other Thoughts:
None
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'Gimp is a extremely great toolbox!'
by: Bjorn Lundahl
Other Thoughts:
Gimp is for the photographer like a toolbox for the carpenter.
The toolbox for the carpenter does not make him a skilful carpenter but it is a condition for his work and his skills, the same goes for a photographer, Gimp or alternative professional editing program is a condition for his work, but you yourself must be skilful to do skilful editing. Gimp gives you just the tools.
It has total flexibility.
The programs total flexibility is one reason why it is so great.
People who says that Gimp is complicated or that the GUI is bad etc. do not actually know what they are talking about.
Gimp is a very simple program to edit professional work with. If you find it complicated, it is not because the program is complicated but because the task you are going to do is complicated.
That Gimp opens in three windows might be a good or might be a bad thing, but I find this debate about this as a extremely minor issue.
I think that Gimp is a gift from heaven as you get this great program for nothing.
I also think that it is great that it is open source. No nagging about upgrading. You can install it in how many computers you like. No one cares! That is worth a lot!
Bjorn Lundahl
Gothenburg, Sweden
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2010-06-24
Other Thoughts:
New version gives a mng.exe message not being able to create a dinamic link to libmng.dll otherwise works well.
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2010-06-23
Other Thoughts:
After reading some of the reviews, I noticed most of the complaints were about the interface. I've been using Gimp for years, and I have Photoshop Elements 3 as well. True, Gimp's interface does take some getting used to, as the toolbar, main window, and layers window are all floating. And yes, there are a lot of menus. However, just because a program doesn't use the same interface as Photoshop, doesn't mean it's a bad program. And as for the dig that it takes too many steps to do simple operations, you know you can set up keyboard shortcut, don't you? After having used both Gimp and PS Elements, I find myself in Gimp most of the time. Once I get it set up how I like it (takes 30 min or so) I know where everything is. So, the question is this: do you want to spend $300 plus on Photoshop, or do you want to take a little extra time learning the program? The choice is yours.
P.S. There are plugins that allow you to use Printshop brushes and other goodies.
P.P.S Paint.net didn't have a brush editor in the last version I tried.
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'The same procedure as every year, mylady..?'
by: Kurt
Other Thoughts:
It's always the same: A lot of kidding 'toys' and the few potential interesting image manipulating tools are implemented without a simple sense of logic and against all intuition.
I also write applications from time to time and usually I don't need an explanation for much more than 90% of all programs I use (and I did never consult a lot of user guides for the programes I've been using), since a common menu structure is mostly self-explanatory (at least if one knows roughly the functions of a program).
But Gimp..? No chance to use logic. One simple example:
Usually I would load an image, copy it to a different layer and apply a (for example) sobel operator to this copy. The result - transfered to absolute values (simply by killing the sign) - I would smooth using a simple mask operator. This result is now to be used as a mask for a sharpening, which can be realized using lateral inhibition with exponential decreasing weights to another copy of the original on a separate layer.
But none of the layer functions is able to offer the functionality for the procedure I described above.. (athough this is a r e a l simple procedure!).
You know what? Fans - go on using GIMP!
To those ones, who want to spend their time in working on images instead of searching for functions of a program which doesn't exist at all (because the so called 'fans' of it did not need them yet..) go on searching for alternatives.
As long as the development of GIMP is simply interested in satisfying its fans there is no chance to expect GIMP turning into a producive and effective tool.
Possibly I'll give it a further try as soon as 2.8 comes out.. but surely not before.
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2009-12-16
Other Thoughts:
This program is beyond amazing. I would definitely hold this app in contention for the absolute best freeware application available. People who come on this website and berate this masterclass application have no idea what they are talking about. When you read, 'unintuitive' 'not user friendly'.. that translates to 'uninformed user' and 'didn't take any time to learn the program'. Let's face it, half of the Pro-Photoshop camp stole the program off a torrent website. Maybe more.. someone offers a program of this magnitude for FREE, you smile and say thank you. So.. thank you, developers. Keep up the excellent work.
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2009-07-24
Other Thoughts:
I've had Gimp on my computer for years but only used it occasionally, being confused by the many option. Like Photoshop you need to learn the program.
After I upgraded from Gimp 2.2 to 2.6 I started to get it. The menus were cleaned up and are organised very well now. Much more logical then Photoshop if you ask me.
All it took me to get familiar with this program was taking a few tutorials. When you google Gimp tutorials there are too many to start with.
I'm still learning but I have already learned so much and can do so much with it that's it's a lot of fun learning it better and better.
Gimp, in functionality is very much like Photoshop but without some of the bells and whistles. The important tools are there but often they are just a little bit less refined. If you would actually miss that depends on your usage.
Apart from that, there are so many plug-ins and scripts that you can so easily add that this software is endless in what it can potentially do.
Strong points-
Solid program that can replace photoshop for many users who don't need it for advanced printing.
- The many free plug-ins.
- It is free.
Weak points-
The text tool. But it's being worked on and supposedly a lot better in the next version.
- It just cannot replace photoshop for pro users yet.
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'Downloadable User Manual for GIMP 2.6'
by: WellOiledPC
Other Thoughts:
GIMP is as good as PhotoShop, yet occupies a fraction of the space and loads up a lot faster as well! Like PhotoShop though, you CANNOT master it without a User Manual.
While a downloadable manual is available for Version 2.4, none existed for Version 2.6. We at WellOiledPC have compiled the PDF version of the GIMP 2.6 User Manual. It comprises of over 950 pages in the final draft and occupies nearly 30 MB. While compiling the User Manual, we have faithfully adhered to the HTML version's structure and flow, though we have corrected a few Grammar and spelling mistakes..
We are pricing the downloadable, password-protected PDF version at an affordable US$ 9.95 and you may securely order your copy by visiting the link http://www.welloiledpc.com/images.htm. You will also be able to view the ToC as well as check out a sample Chapter (Chapter 5) on this page.
Once you make your payment, we will send you the link for the complete User Manual as well as it's password, within 24 working hours. Trust you are convinced of our authenticity!
We look forward to your order!
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2009-05-06
Other Thoughts:
This software is fantastic. It has, by some so called experts, a reputation to be nearly as good as Photoshop but by some others to be better or as good as Photoshop.
This does not surprise me, though, as in the world of software many people use what they are told by others to use or what they have only heard by others to be a good thing to use. I guess it is so because they themselves lack the knowledge to decide and tends therefore to stick to famous brands (like sticking to Norton when it comes to anti-virus software). Market share alone does not, in other words, prove anything
I have talked to several professional photographers here in Sweden and they had a respect for the quality of this software. I am an amateur but easily and in a short time I have been doing amazing and quite professional stuff. Go to YouTube and search Gimp and you will easily find some advice on how to use it. You can also download a lot of plug-ins. Why pay a lot of money when you can get absolutely professional software for free?
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2009-02-16
Other Thoughts:
Paint.net is available here on FreewareFiles:
http://www.freewarefiles.com/PaintNET_program_13607.html
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2009-02-16
Other Thoughts:
Terrible UI, obscure features buried deep in unintuitive menus... Do yourself a favor and buy Photoshop. Or if you have no $$$ google paint.net.
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2009-02-16
Other Thoughts:
sure, it all sounds good but let's face it, this application needs a lot of work to be anywhere user friendly or productive. I tried this and found what I already had was far superior. Don't have time to navigate a poor user interface to get even simple jobs done. I'll stick to what I have.
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Download The GIMP Portable. It is a free application for photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It can be used as a simple paint program, an expert quality photo retouching program, an online batch processing system, a mass production image render, an image format converter etc. Here you can find new as well as old version of the GIMP portable version.
Publisher- GIMP Team & Portable apps
Gimp 2.0 Software
Last Update – 24-June-2020
Categories– Image editing & Graphics tool
[adinserter block='1″]GIMP Portable for Windows
Version: 2.10.18
OS Supported: Windows 10, 8.1 and 7
GIMP Portable for MAC OS
Version: 2.10
OS Supported: Mac
GIMP Portable for Linux
Version: 2.10
OS Supported: Linux, Ubuntu
HOW TO INSTALL GIMP PORTABLE
Gimp 2 Free
GIMP Portable version is a plug-n-play type application you don't have to install it on your system. Just run the file and you will good to go. You will have all the options available which are available in the full setup of GIMP.
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a open source, cross platform image editor software available for Windows, linux and MacOS. If you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. You can further enhance your productivity with GIMP thanks to many customization options and 3rd party plugins.
Features
FEATURES OF GIMP PORTABLE
GIMP has loads of features for the advanced user including filters, Bezier curves, layer masks, and an animation package. You can use pre-installed and downloadable plugins just as Photoshop. Overall, the software is a force to reckon with among the best free image editing applications, and the ideal package for geek photographers who like to keep their editing space under control.
5 GIMP features you just can't ignore
GNU Image Manipulator is the full form of GIMP and is a free space image editing elucidator that undergoes the field of comparable open-source programs. It provides the user with the flexibility to manage its distributed changes and its source code. This marvellous application is free, but that doesn't change the fact that it doesn't compromise on its aspects. GIMP avails all the refined and sceptical tools for the utter satisfaction of graphic designers, photographers, and cartoonist, considering the most efficient way of getting their job fulfilled.
The overview of the GIMP key features to introspect it's usage better.
- File handling
GIMP gives backing to several variant formats to file types inclusive of GIF, JPEG, TIFF and PNG. Since it is an expandable application, it supported by many plugins for file type support. It's even feasible to save the files in an abstract format, like ZIP or GZ, to avail space on your hard drive. Gimp will simultaneously shaft the abstractness of this needless of one's help.
- Customizable user interface
The user interface creates an environment that creates a pathway for the sole interaction and control over the software. This software can be used for a wide range of tasks due to its customizable interface with which we get the ease of access. It provides a feature that aids the accessibility of full-screen editing mode. These make it viable to edit large photographs.
- Support
Gimp back up various types of hardware devices. It supports most of the input devices such as scanners, graphic tablets and stylus and many more. There is also a possibility to accustom the control panel of the GIMP.
- Photo enhancing
Digital photos have a range of incomplete aspects which can affect them, but still, they can be seamless. Gimp portraits a variety of enhancement tools which can be made use to generate the most of your photographs. It's possible to discard barrel distortion and manage colour balance.
Gimp 2.6 Download For Windows
- Extensible
It consists of a Procedural Database for pointing it towards internal GIMP functions from external programs like in Script-fu. With plugins that permit the easy compiling of new file formats and new effect filters along with over 100 plugins already available. It also consists of advanced scripting capabilities such as Scheme, Python and Perl.
Though GIMP requires the depth of the commercial photo editing programs, it still administers all the critical editing commands, tools, and features. Thus the application goes farther the backbone base to have some advanced editing tools likewise channel manipulation. It also has an 'open as layers' command, which is a noteworthy feature which is used to locate an image into the layer of another layer.
These features help build worthy software efficiently compared with other overrated application
Plugins
PLUGINS OF GIMP PORTABLE
The GIMP plugin scene is a bit of a mess. Plugins used to be collected together in the GIMP Registry, but that no longer exists. Which means they're now scattered around the internet. Below are some plugins which are compatible with GIMP Portable edition. You can install it just like you do in Photoshop.
Before you download the plugins please checkout how to install it on portable edition. so below is the exact method to install plugins.
- Open the application
- Go to Edit>Preference. A dialogue box will popup.
- Now click on '+Folders' on the left side bar
- Locate the Plug-ins and Scripts sections.
- There are two folders in each section. One is a system folder, the other a user folder. Select the latter then click Show file location in the file manager to open it.
- If your downloads are in the PY format move them into the Plug-ins folder.
- If they're in the SCM format move them into the Scripts folder.
- Now restart GIMP portable.
Gimp 2 Free
GIMP Portable version is a plug-n-play type application you don't have to install it on your system. Just run the file and you will good to go. You will have all the options available which are available in the full setup of GIMP.
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a open source, cross platform image editor software available for Windows, linux and MacOS. If you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. You can further enhance your productivity with GIMP thanks to many customization options and 3rd party plugins.
Features
FEATURES OF GIMP PORTABLE
GIMP has loads of features for the advanced user including filters, Bezier curves, layer masks, and an animation package. You can use pre-installed and downloadable plugins just as Photoshop. Overall, the software is a force to reckon with among the best free image editing applications, and the ideal package for geek photographers who like to keep their editing space under control.
5 GIMP features you just can't ignore
GNU Image Manipulator is the full form of GIMP and is a free space image editing elucidator that undergoes the field of comparable open-source programs. It provides the user with the flexibility to manage its distributed changes and its source code. This marvellous application is free, but that doesn't change the fact that it doesn't compromise on its aspects. GIMP avails all the refined and sceptical tools for the utter satisfaction of graphic designers, photographers, and cartoonist, considering the most efficient way of getting their job fulfilled.
The overview of the GIMP key features to introspect it's usage better.
- File handling
GIMP gives backing to several variant formats to file types inclusive of GIF, JPEG, TIFF and PNG. Since it is an expandable application, it supported by many plugins for file type support. It's even feasible to save the files in an abstract format, like ZIP or GZ, to avail space on your hard drive. Gimp will simultaneously shaft the abstractness of this needless of one's help.
- Customizable user interface
The user interface creates an environment that creates a pathway for the sole interaction and control over the software. This software can be used for a wide range of tasks due to its customizable interface with which we get the ease of access. It provides a feature that aids the accessibility of full-screen editing mode. These make it viable to edit large photographs.
- Support
Gimp back up various types of hardware devices. It supports most of the input devices such as scanners, graphic tablets and stylus and many more. There is also a possibility to accustom the control panel of the GIMP.
- Photo enhancing
Digital photos have a range of incomplete aspects which can affect them, but still, they can be seamless. Gimp portraits a variety of enhancement tools which can be made use to generate the most of your photographs. It's possible to discard barrel distortion and manage colour balance.
Gimp 2.6 Download For Windows
- Extensible
It consists of a Procedural Database for pointing it towards internal GIMP functions from external programs like in Script-fu. With plugins that permit the easy compiling of new file formats and new effect filters along with over 100 plugins already available. It also consists of advanced scripting capabilities such as Scheme, Python and Perl.
Though GIMP requires the depth of the commercial photo editing programs, it still administers all the critical editing commands, tools, and features. Thus the application goes farther the backbone base to have some advanced editing tools likewise channel manipulation. It also has an 'open as layers' command, which is a noteworthy feature which is used to locate an image into the layer of another layer.
These features help build worthy software efficiently compared with other overrated application
Plugins
PLUGINS OF GIMP PORTABLE
The GIMP plugin scene is a bit of a mess. Plugins used to be collected together in the GIMP Registry, but that no longer exists. Which means they're now scattered around the internet. Below are some plugins which are compatible with GIMP Portable edition. You can install it just like you do in Photoshop.
Before you download the plugins please checkout how to install it on portable edition. so below is the exact method to install plugins.
- Open the application
- Go to Edit>Preference. A dialogue box will popup.
- Now click on '+Folders' on the left side bar
- Locate the Plug-ins and Scripts sections.
- There are two folders in each section. One is a system folder, the other a user folder. Select the latter then click Show file location in the file manager to open it.
- If your downloads are in the PY format move them into the Plug-ins folder.
- If they're in the SCM format move them into the Scripts folder.
- Now restart GIMP portable.
The second way is the automatic method. Some plugins come packaged with their own installer. Just double-click this and install it as you would any other application.
- Photoshop plugins for GIMP (PSPI)
- Dark Table
- Hugin
- Wavelet Decompose
- Duplicate to Another Image
Once you've installed your GIMP plugin it will show up in one of several locations. It may appear under the Filters menu, or one of the submenus there. It may be under Image or Layers, or you may get a whole new menu called Script-Fu. Sometimes, plugins (like a RAW editor) run as a separate app, triggered to launch whenever they're needed.
FAQ
or
add -no-fonts -no-data to shortcut of the application as shown in picture.
Completely delete the files and reinstall it, must perform a restart. if it doesn't work do checkout Error Log: You could check in GIMPPortableAppgimpbin or somewhere in data. You can also check the error console. If you don't mind storing settings locally (just foe now), you can run GIMP directly in that bin directory to ensure it isn't an issue with the portablization then later delete the .gimp directory in USERPROFILE
