The Free & Open Source Image Editor
How to Create a Mini-Lanyard Keychain: (Lanyard Instructions Also Given) Select either the Diamond or Spiral braid. Continue doing your chosen BRAID STITCH until: If making a Mini-Lanyard Keychain, your FINISHED braid is between 8 and 9 inches long, or If making a Lanyard, your LOOSE STRANDS are about 12 inches (1 foot) long. To avoid any editing regrets when learning how to use GIMP, it's best to edit on a copy of the original photo. Or you can use layers for the changes. GIMP Editing Basics. GIMP offers many editing features, but let's go over some editing basics to get you started learning how to use GIMP. Check the Split View box to see your adjustments in. Once GIMP is open, create a new file by going to File - New (Ctrl+N). Again, make sure to use a square image on your pattern. To create a square image, use the same values on the height and the width then you can click the OK button to start creating your pattern. If you have a drawing skill, you can use the GIMP tools to create the pattern. Really, this is one of the best GIMP tuts you'll find online. You can use this program for photo editing, icon design, and plenty of other things. But if you want to use GIMP for artwork then you'll really enjoy this introductory video. It spans about 20 minutes with guided tips & techniques for anyone just learning the GIMP.
This is the official website of the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP).
GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software, you can change its source code and distribute your changes.
Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. You can further enhance your productivity with GIMP thanks to many customization options and 3rd party plugins.
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High Quality Photo Manipulation
GIMP provides the tools needed for high quality image manipulation. From retouching to restoring to creative composites, the only limit is your imagination.
Original Artwork Creation
GIMP gives artists the power and flexibility to transform images into truly unique creations.
Graphic Design Elements
High Quality Photo Manipulation
GIMP provides the tools needed for high quality image manipulation. From retouching to restoring to creative composites, the only limit is your imagination.
Original Artwork Creation
GIMP gives artists the power and flexibility to transform images into truly unique creations.
Graphic Design Elements
GIMP is used for producing icons, graphical design elements, and art for user interface components and mockups.
Programming Algorithms
Gimp String Design Instructions Tutorial
GIMP is a high quality framework for scripted image manipulation, with multi-language support such as C, C++, Perl, Python, Scheme, and more!
Key Component in a Desktop Publishing Workflow
GIMP provides top-notch color management features to ensure high-fidelity color reproduction across digital and printed media. It is best used in workflows involving other free software such as Scribus, Inkscape, and SwatchBooker.
Inkscape
Extensibility & Flexibility
GIMP provides extensibility through integration with many programming languages including Scheme, Python, Perl, and more.
The result is a high level of customization as demonstrated by the large number of scripts and plug-ins created by the community.
Header image: Niagara Rainbow by Ville Pätsi (cba)
High Quality Photo Manipulation background image by Pat David (cba)
Original Artwork Creation background image by David Revoy (cb)
Gimp String Patterns
Graphic Design Elements background image by Ollin Bohan (cba)
