GIMP Reviews & Product Details

GIMP is not a professional's tool but it works great for the common user. I dare say you can get the job done with it even if you are a professional photographer. There are many plugins that work with it, it can handle a bunch of file types and - best of all - it's open-source. You can run it in Linux. I like it because It's easy to use (for me at least). I do all of my graphics editing in GIMP and i havn't yet found something it can't yet do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The last version changed a few thing around and the things I got used to became something else. Also - not all PSD files open up correctly in it. When editing text you have to select the text you want to edit in the editing box whereas previosuly you could just select the editing box and apply filters to the text inside without selecting it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gimp is one of the few programs that i have found that maintain any level of competitiveness with the big dogs in the graphic arts industry. The array of tools, customizations, and flexibility make it a great system for everyone from the beginner to the industry captain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If I were to say gimp as one failing it would be the very steep learning curve. I've used gimp to do everything from create logos to coloring coloring book pages, and while the community for gimp is out there, the difficulty is sorting through the appropriate levels of different versions tools login configurations and finding the information you need to do the fancy effect you desire. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GIMP (the GNU Image Manipulation Program) includes nearly all the features that popular image editing programs have and in addition, it is free. It consists of features like layers, customizable brushes, filters, and automatic image-enhancement tools. The developer community is always active, so there are constant improvements and bug fixes. Although it may lack the depth of the commercial photo editing programs, it provides all the essential editing features and tools that might be needed by an average user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface is really complex and can be diffcult to navigate for someone who is not so familiar with picture editing softwares. The tool shortcuts get changed constantly for no reason. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GIMP is feature-rich. It does everything I need for photo and image editing. Basic changes such as cropping and recolouring. And I love working with the layers when making collages. And amazingly, it is free! I've used it for a good ten years now and it gets more powerful each version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The layout and interface can feel cluttered. For example, the icons in the tool tray are a little small and it is hard for me to find what I'm looking for. Likewise, the menu options are not always intuitively placed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that I am able to edit things out of images, resize images, crop, and make backgrounds on images transparent. I don't know how to do a lot on GIMP, but I know enough to get the job done and that's all that matters. I'm happy with GIMP and I love that it's free! I was using another program that had a monthly fee, but switched to GIMP because it can do the same thing as this other program, but for free! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel like the overall look of GIMP looks a bit outdated -- however, it's free, so I really cannot complain. It gets the job done. I do feel like it's a bit difficult to navigate, but once you get it figured out it's not too bad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Gimp is a totally free program under the GPL license of the GNU project, its programmers can tailor it to your needs.

2. Gimp and its Plugins can be obtained for Free.

3. It is available for multiple platforms and Operating Systems.

4. It has a very simple and intuitive interface.

5. It takes up very little space on our hard drive.

6. Being developed for so many platforms development is increased.

7. Endorsement of major motion picture productions has created worldwide interest in product growth and development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- Doesn't work with vectorized images. That means that if you need to print hi quality images in bigger scales it wont work.

- If you are trying to do something complex - professional, is not recommended.

- It has an interface that could be improved a little more, it is a little poor in the use of the tools in question to other image editors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cost (free), features (really comprehensive) and with a useful range of plugins available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Save vs Export workflow. Save is for the internal GIMP format, and Export for all other file formats. Can't get this to stick in my head. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a free resource, GIMP is fantastic. It has a tremendous number of tools and capabilities which would cost you a pretty penny elsewhere, and the user interface is clean and well organized. It does require a bit of a learning curve, whether you're transitioning from a similar program elsewhere, or whether you're brand new to the concept and learning from scratch. However, the investment of time and effort on the front-end, familiarizing yourself with the program and getting comfortable with its abilities and options, will pay excellent dividends moving forward. Essentially you're trading that time and effort for the savings you get by not having to purchase a commercial program elsewhere, which, to be fair, you'd have to take time to learn a purchased program as well. The community support for GIMP help with this as well, as most answers are only a google search away, meaning you're not left fumbling on your own to figure things out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are a few limitations to the program versus other similar programs which you would have to pay for. I occasionally have to pair GIMP with an additional editing program for a project which requires something I either can't do, or simply don't know how to do, through GIMP itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like GIMP because it has been the easiest thing to use to access image and originality projects. It integrates with many operating systems without any problem. It is extraordinary and makes it easy to tackle new design pieces. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very good is GIMP I have no problem with the program, it is intuitive and very effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Did I mention Free? And it works well? The interface is a bit dense and the terminology can be daunting. However, for most photo editing tasks GIMP will do the job quite well and simple Google searches walk you through the steps. The developers keep it up to date and it has a very good selection of tools and sub-attributes like fonts, brushes and export options among many others. I find that most tools are not intuitively easy to use but there is an abundance of youtube videos available that help with any project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface is crowded and if you do not know the terminology, it can be difficult to do simple tasks. It is not as easy for beginners as an application like Photoshop. The application's Help isn't easy for the novice user to read. I find I have to use Google to learn how to do new tasks. It is not intuitive and some tools are overly buried. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

-Free

-Feature rich with many supported formats.

-Easy to use and works well for the non-artists.

-Updated often Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

-Some features are hard to find

-The UI is clunky and not very intuitive to newcomers.

-Seems very slow to load. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- It just works! It has plenty of tools to edit and improve the quality of your photos.

- Its architecture allows the creation and use of plug-ins to do interesting things (like filters, automatized work-flow operations, etc).

- It's free software, so you can download, install and use it with no worries about what the license allows and what doesn't.

- It's multi-platform, so you can install and use it on Windows, MacOS X, GNU/Linux up to Sun OpenSolaris and FreeBSD.

- It's lightweight and it's hardware requirements are not high. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- It could look hard to use for non expert users, but it is not different from other famous (and proprietary) software.

- Recent updates changed the way the software saves images. Now the "Save" command saves the file only in its own native .XCF format. If you want to save the file in one of the common image formats, such as .JPG or .PNG, you have to use the "export" command, while in the previous version the "save" command did the whole job. I liked the old behaviour... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's free! Adobe's Photoshop's kinda expensive, but GIMP offers all the features at no cost. As long a you understand the concepts of editing photos, you can figure out how to accomplish it with very little effort. Quite powerful enough when you need something more than MS Paint. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I work with Photoshop occasionally enough to be able to do basic operations, but when I started using GIMP, I feel like I had to relearn all the interface again. It sometimes feels like Photoshop from 10 years ago, but it's not that big of an issue once you start using it and get used to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gimp has most of the features of Photoshop and its completely free. This can be a lifesaver when you're working on projects and when you need to quickly edit a photo. I personally find that for someone who just needs basic features it solves my needs. I also like that the program supports numerous file types and makes it easy for me to convert files to formats that I need. It's also great for compressing images or resizing them down which tends to be an issue whenever I want to send an email or post something on a website. The software is really stable too and doesn't use up too much RAM which is nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For my needs Gimp actually is really effective so I don't really have any dislikes about it. One thing it probably cannot do as simple as Photoshop is open as many files with some CPU slowdown, I remember having tons of files open on Photoshop at a time and sometimes Gimp might slow down if there is too many files open so I had to shift to focusing on the tasks at hand instead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that GIMP is a free version of Photoshop, and it's just as easy to use. Sure, it may not have all the bits and bobs that Photoshop does, but it does pretty much the same exact things. I enjoy using GIMP to make little promo teasers for my book, or cover photos for Facebook. Stuff like that. Being able to manipulate photos in GIMP is relatively easy, but it's not as extensive or as nifty as Photoshop. However, if you're looking for something basic and easy to use, then GIMP is definitely the way to go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It isn't quite as fancy as Photoshop, and sometimes it's a little more difficult to find tutorials for doing things in GIMP, but those are just my fusses with the product. I don't really dislike anything, per se. I do wish it did a few more things that Photoshop does, but overall, it's not a bad program to use for graphic design. GIMP is a little difficult to get used to at first. If there were more tutorials on how to do certain things, like with Photoshop, it might be better. I know GIMP is nowhere near as extensive as Photoshop, but even being able to do simple blending without it looking bad would be nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GIMP is a great free tool for photo editing and artwork/digital painting. It provides all the basic editing tools such as layers, transparencies, effects, and brushes; as well as photo editing tools like brightness, saturation, exposure, curves etc. The open-source nature of the software is great for students, freelancers, and those who are new to digital editing.

I think that GIMP is most useful for the ability to quickly resize/crop images, convert between file types, and do minor photo retouching at no cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While most of the tools can be found in GIMP, it does not necessarily have the full capabilities of Photoshop, which is the current industry standard. Since GIMP is not as widely used, it can also be more difficult to find answers and tutorials/guides as you are learning the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GIMP is a very popular tool for image editing because it is lightweight and completely free. It has very professional functions to highlight and add effects or elements to the images. The toolbar is friendly and has different filters to make photos more attractive. It runs on Windows, Linux and Max, which makes it very complete software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My experience with the portable version is not very good, because sometimes it tends to crash and close without saving the edits I have made to the images. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a very simple program to use, very intuitive, light and totally free without limitations. It is not a program that requires many requirements, making it compatible with low-resource computers, which can be a very strong advantage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is very little documentation and what there is may be out of date. Even in user-made tutorials, you can't always find the information you are looking for about a tool. As it has in favor that it is not very demanding in terms of resources, this limitation is reflected in the capacity and scope of the tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I can't do a project without the help of GIMP, it has many tools that I like and help me develop my experience every day making extremely creative designs. Their templates are well defined and clearly created under a unique concept. Their support helps me to make everything work as it should. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like that GIMP is a bit heavy, you need a good computer to work without any problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The program is free and has all of the features that I need for digital art and design. I use it to make designs for Redbubble and I've never had any issues with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I honestly can't think of anything I dislike about GIMP. For certain types of art I like to use a different program because it works better with my tablet, but when I'm not using my tablet GIMP is my go-to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.