Hello everyone,
I'm planning on installing GIMP, an imaging tool similar to Photoshop. Before I install it, I'd like to hear the average user's experience with it.
A couple of questions:
Can GIMP make pictures transparent?
Is GIMP malware-free?
Are there any strings attached to the program?
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I can answer question 2 and 3.
GIMP is malware free, and many of our Members use it.
No strings attached; it is an open source application. Be sure to read the installation instructions carefully, though.
Cheers,
John
GIMP is malware free, and many of our Members use it.
No strings attached; it is an open source application. Be sure to read the installation instructions carefully, though.
Cheers,
John
Can it run on Windows XP?
GIMP should run on any NT-based version of Windows (NT4, 2000, XP or Vista)
http://download.cnet.com/GIMP/3000-2192_4-10073935.htm
You might be interested in the user comments; I think that if you download GIMP from the link, an installer is included.
John
http://download.cnet.com/GIMP/3000-2192_4-10073935.htm
You might be interested in the user comments; I think that if you download GIMP from the link, an installer is included.
John
Apparently, it requires some learning, and isn't easy to use, unlike Photoshop.
Do I have to install the GTK+ 2 Runtime Environment before installing GIMP?
And is GIMPshop a seperate program or a plugin?
GIMP is pretty simple to use. I learned to make userbars and sigs with it pretty quickly. You can find plenty of tutorials for it on youtube.
As for GIMPshop, it seems to be standalone but I am not positive.
As for GIMPshop, it seems to be standalone but I am not positive.
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GIMPshop is a modification of the free/open source GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), intended to replicate the feel of Adobe Photoshop. Its primary purpose is to make users of Photoshop feel comfortable using GIMP.
It shares all GIMP's advantages, including the long feature list and customisability, while addressing some common criticisms regarding the program's interface: GIMPshop modifies the menu structure to closely match Photoshop's, adjusts the program's terminology to match Adobe's, and, in the Windows version, uses a plugin called 'Deweirdifier' to combine the application's numerous windows in a similar manner to the MDI system used by most Windows graphics packages. While GIMPshop does not support Photoshop plugins, all GIMP's own plugins, filters, brushes, etc. remain available.
Due to the changes to the interface, many Photoshop tutorials can be followed in GIMPshop unchanged, and most others can be adapted for GIMPshop users with minimal effort.
It shares all GIMP's advantages, including the long feature list and customisability, while addressing some common criticisms regarding the program's interface: GIMPshop modifies the menu structure to closely match Photoshop's, adjusts the program's terminology to match Adobe's, and, in the Windows version, uses a plugin called 'Deweirdifier' to combine the application's numerous windows in a similar manner to the MDI system used by most Windows graphics packages. While GIMPshop does not support Photoshop plugins, all GIMP's own plugins, filters, brushes, etc. remain available.
Due to the changes to the interface, many Photoshop tutorials can be followed in GIMPshop unchanged, and most others can be adapted for GIMPshop users with minimal effort.
Thanks xblindx.
Did you install the GTK Runtime Environment when you installed GIMP?
Did you install the GTK Runtime Environment when you installed GIMP?
Honestly I don't remember having to install anything else. I may be wrong, but I am pretty sure I just downloaded the GIMP setup file.
You no longer need the GTK engine for GIMP (it is now bundled in the GIMP For Windows Package).
Does Transparency, Malware Free, Open Source, Free. i've used it in both windows and in its native *nix and its almost as good as PhotoShop
best download is here at the source. http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html some plug-ins have to be added on after installing GIMP, check them out here. http://registry.gimp.org/
Does Transparency, Malware Free, Open Source, Free. i've used it in both windows and in its native *nix and its almost as good as PhotoShop
best download is here at the source. http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html some plug-ins have to be added on after installing GIMP, check them out here. http://registry.gimp.org/
Which plug-ins do I have to install.
You only need the plugins if you want to use them.
I've used GIMP in contrast to Photoshop, and quite honesty I can get things done faster and more efficiently on GIMP. If you've learned Photoshop, its a bit of a move to readjust to where everything is, but not too bad.
GIMP handles almost every major file format out there, including PS file formats, even if they come out strangely, and the blending settings aren't the same. If you know what to do when saving formats, then it'll come out transparent.
Quite honestly, unless you go into larger photo editing, you'll never need half the features of GIMP.
I've used GIMP in contrast to Photoshop, and quite honesty I can get things done faster and more efficiently on GIMP. If you've learned Photoshop, its a bit of a move to readjust to where everything is, but not too bad.
GIMP handles almost every major file format out there, including PS file formats, even if they come out strangely, and the blending settings aren't the same. If you know what to do when saving formats, then it'll come out transparent.
Quite honestly, unless you go into larger photo editing, you'll never need half the features of GIMP.
Thanks everyone!
I finally installed GIMP, and it's working great.
How do I download and install the user manual?
I finally installed GIMP, and it's working great.
How do I download and install the user manual?
If I can remember correctly (I'm at school and no GIMP on these computers :D ) , go to Help in the top toolbar and then "online help" or something similar
doesnt the manual come with the installation?
It doesn't come with the Windows installation. I was supposed to download it.
They haven't kept up well on the user manual, and i don't know where exactly to download it on the site, and it seems like the files i've found are outdated.
I know you can view it on the site though - http://gimp.org/docs/
I know you can view it on the site though - http://gimp.org/docs/
The user manual didn't help me much since it has been written by people who know about photo editing etc. so often it's too technical or goes too fast (not sure this is English, but I hope you know what I mean)
Looking at your questions I assume you're like me: a newbie. Search for practical manuals/tutorials, there are a lot of them available. I've been through a lot of videos/sites and am convinced this a great program, but, like me, you will have to take the time to learn it in order to profit.
Have fun.
Looking at your questions I assume you're like me: a newbie. Search for practical manuals/tutorials, there are a lot of them available. I've been through a lot of videos/sites and am convinced this a great program, but, like me, you will have to take the time to learn it in order to profit.
Have fun.
One of the clearest tutorials for basic Gimp jobs I've seen is on the travian.co.uk forums. It's an online game but a few members do sig design for people. You can also download additional brushes from the links on there. It's worth googling. Gimp is very good but not user friendly. The best way is to just experiment and look around for tutorials, try youtube.
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