GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is distributed free and is used for photo editing/retouching and image composition. Sometimes referred to as the poor person's Photoshop, it boasts an impressive array of features and capabilities and enjoys widespread support.
The GIMP was the 2010 About.com Reader's Choice Winner in the Free Desktop Publishing Software category.
Available as of 2011: GIMP 2.6.1 for Windows and Linux, Mac, FreeBSD, OpenSolaris
2.6 is the most stable version. There is a 2.7 development release. Version 2.8 has no confirmed release date but you can read about the expected features.
GIMP Overviews and Reviews:
- The GIMP Review at About.com Graphics Software (About.com Rating 3 stars)
- GIMP Image Editor User Reviews at About.com Graphics Software (Average User Rating 3 stars)
- GIMPshop Review at About.com Linux (GIMPshop is a more Photoshop-like version of The GIMP) (About.com Rating 3.5 stars)
- GIMP vs. GIMPshop poll and reader comments.
- GIMP: Like it or Lump it? Reader comments on the pros and cons of GIMP.
GIMP Tutorials:
- GIMP Tutorials at About.com Graphics Software cover drawing hearts, ghosts, and Christmas trees, creating special effects, installing brushes, using rotate, text, and color tools and more.
- Tutorials at gimp.org organized by beginner, intermediate, expert, photo editing, web, and script authoring tasks.
- Create a 3D Photo Effect with the GIMP from About.com Desktop Publishing
Download GIMP:
Get GIMP and the GIMP User Manuals at gimp.org.
- GIMP for Mac OS X
- GIMP for Windows
- GIMP for UNIX (GNU/Linux; BSD; Sun Solaris)
