GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

GIMP is an advanced, free Open Source raster graphics editor.

Simply install the following package(s):¹⁾

• gimp (main)

There are some additional packages, providing special functionality:

• gimp-dcraw (universe) – for importing RAW files from cameras
• gimp-gap (universe) – for creating animations

You may like to have the comprehensive help in your language. To get it, install the fitting gimp-help-<lang> package, e.g.

• gimp-help-de (main)

for the German files. To list all available gimp-help packages, open a terminal and run

apt-cache search gimp-help-

After installation, you can start the program by clicking “Applications→Graphics→GIMP Image Editor”. Or open a terminal and start it via gimp.

Simply download the Windows installer²⁾ and execute it with administrator privileges. Please note that the user manual is an extra package, downloadable on the same page.

• Inkscape – Open Source vector graphics editor.
• Dia – Open Source diagram creation program.
• Scribus – Open Source DTP program.
• Shutter – A feature rich Open Source screenshot tool, including a basic image editor.

General

• Official GIMP Project Website
• Official GIMP Documentation (different languages)
• GIMP
• GIMP

Tutorials

• Gimpusers.com - News and tutorials
• Gimpusers.de - News and tutorials
• GIMP User Group - Community. There are also tutorials.
• http://www.youtube.com/miwalder - Many GIMP screencasts