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The GIMP Resources and Tutorials
The GIMP, or GNU Image Manipulation Program is a free, open-source image editing application for photo retouching, painting, compositing, and image creation. The GIMP originated as a program for UNIX and X, but has been ported to many other platforms including Linux, Macintosh, and Windows. Often lauded as the "free Photoshop," GIMP does have an interface and features similar to Photoshop. Here you can find links to tutorials and other resources for the GIMP user community.
How to Use Photoshop Plugins in GIMP
Learn how to use Photoshop plugins in GIMP using the PSPI plugin. There are already many GIMP plugins offered for free on the web, but the ability to use Photoshop plugins in GIMP opens up an even larger range of options for GIMP users.
Great New Features of GIMP 2.8
GIMP 2.8 will bring a number of great new features including single window mode.
User Reviews of the GIMP Image Editor
The GIMP is one of the most popular free photo editors available, but it is not without some controversy. Some feel it a powerful alternative to Photoshop, while others are bothered by its less-than-traditional user interface, and open-source status.See submissions
The GIMP Review and Rating
GIMP is a bitmap/pixel based image manipulation program for photo editing and retouching, and creating images and animations.
Poll: GIMP Standard GUI or GIMPshop?
"If you are using the GIMP, I'd like to know if you are using the standard GIMP user interface, or Scott Maschella's GIMPshop hack that makes The GIMP more like Photoshop."
GIMP: Like it or Lump it?
Readers comment on what they like and dislike about The GIMP.
GIMPshop - Linux Graphic Software Review
Read the GIMPshop review from About.com Linux Guide.
GIMPshop
From Scott Moschella: "What I've done is renamed and reorganized GIMP's tools, options, windows, and menus to closely resemble Adobe Photoshop's menu structure and naming conventions. Many of the menu options and even whole menus were recreated to faithfully reproduce a Photoshop-like experience. After running my GIMPshop hack, you'll find that Photoshop and the GIMP are strikingly similar."
The GIMP Homepage
"This site contains information about downloading, installing, using, and enhancing the GIMP. This site also serves as a distribution point for the latest releases, patches, plugins, and scripts."
GIMP for Windows
The source for information on the Windows port of The GIMP.
An Introduction to the GIMP
This article provides a good introduction to The GIMP including its history, how to get it, and how to start using it. From ACM Crossroads Student Magazine.
OpenOSX.com: Gimp Installer for Mac OS X
Install The Gimp in minutes on Mac OS X.
Gimp-Savvy.com - Grokking the GIMP & Photo Archive
Gimp-Savvy.com offers two major resources to the community of GIMP users... an intermediate/advanced guide entitled 'Grokking the GIMP.' Written by Carey Bunks and published by New Riders, it is available in its entirety on this web site under an open publication license." and "an archive of over 15,000 copyright-free photos and images in an easy to browse format."
Color Palettes for Gimp
GIMP palettes from TIg3rt Labs.
Film Gimp Brushes, Series 1
"75 natural-media brushes for the open-source image editor" by David Nagel for Creative Mac.