Gimp

[Photocol]

Anyone here using GIMP instead of Photoshop. Just downloaded it for the macbook. Quite impressed with it... but a lot of learning to do...

[rjd]

I've tried it a few times, OK not spent so much time with it but it doesnt seem to work the way I like, far prefer photoshop.

[SteveB]

There's a version with a Photoshop like interface (? Gimpshop). It used to be limited to 8 bit images which may or may not matter to you. Price is good.

[mesodan]

I use both. GIMP is good for basic stuff, but for anything more, even dodging/burning or adding a gradient fill, Photoshop eats it for breakfast.

[rjd]

I'd be lost without content aware fill now

[sooshee]

Hi, yes I use Gimp a lot for major re-touching and has met all my needs so far. Otherwise I just use Light Room for minor changes.
There's quite a few plugins available as well, which I never bothered installing, including one for content aware fill

Interface is clunky if you are not used to it, but after using it for a couple of years, I find it a breeze.

I don't like the size of the native file format (.xcf) though, which can turn a 5mb jpg into 80mb if there are layers, etc.

[jyphoto.co.nz]

Bring out the gimp!!!!

[Paul.]

but the gimp's sleepin ....

Seriously, if anyone wants to come down to Thames and give my photography group a talk on it i will pay your petrol they keep asking me how to use it, i thought it was like photoshop and told them all to download it ....... i actually gave it a go and was completely flummoxed ...

[rjd]

Theres a new (ver 2.8) version of GIMP out now, with an easier to use single window mode. Apparently.