![]() ![]() Gimp’s greatest strength is it’s flexibility and customization. Linux users rejoice, your photo-editor is here. Photoshop runs great on Windows and Mac OS X, but it’s nearly impossible to make it work on anything else. This is an advantage even Photoshop can’t boast. ![]() That said, it’s remarkably compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux and many other Unix style operating systems, so chances are, you’ll be able to use it. If you use any platform other than Mac, Windows, or Linux, I applaud you for your bold indifference, but I can’t tell you whether Gimp will work on your computer or not. If you’re worried about formats, don’t - it can handle just about any format you throw at it, including: For a beginner without any photo editing experience, there’s a learning curve, but not a steep one, and if you’ve used Photoshop before you’ll settle in quickly. The Toolbox is straightforward and about as simple as they come. The familiar panels of brushes, layers, paths and other tools made the experience remarkably comfortable, and learning the program was easier than learning Photoshop because of how much overlap there is between the two. To say the least, it was a surprise to find a good-looking setup similar to photoshop in most aspects. When I first downloaded Gimp, I expected to find myself immersed in an alien world of unfriendly tools and unforgiving settings, merging with the usual ugliness of free software. I’m not always the brightest bulb, but I’m happy to say that I got on board as soon as I learned about it, and it’s been a lifesaver ever since. It’s made with the freedom of the user in mind, as we’ll soon explore, and despite the fact that it was developed by people who made nothing in the process, it’s freely given to anyone smart enough to take advantage of it. Gimp was created by a community of like-minded individuals who brought this crowd-sourced creation into existence to be given freely. It’s an absolute powerhouse that works doggedly, smoothly and potently without forgetting its humble origins. Photoshop hates this little guy, because despite the name, Gimp is not a gimp. It’s basically the red-headed bastard child of the photo editing world who found himself on the throne after displacing just about every photo editing program on the market. Gimp, if you’re unfamiliar with the name, is an image manipulation program, designed for photo editing, touch ups, animations, and image creation. ![]()
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