GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open-source raster graphics editor. It is used for tasks such as photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring.
This package provides GIMP in the .xdeb format, optimized for B OS and systems compatible with Xdeb.
Features
- Full suite of painting tools (brushes, airbrush, pencil, clone, etc.)
- Advanced image manipulation (layers, masks, filters)
- Customizable interface with dockable panels
- Support for a wide range of file formats (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, PSD, and more)
- Support for plugins and extensions
- Scriptable with languages like Python, Scheme, and Perl
- Color management tools and filters
- Cross-platform (Linux, Windows, macOS)
Installation
Download the .xdeb package from:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/merdekasoft/files/apps/
Then install it with:
packagewizard gimp-x.y.z.xdeb
Replace x.y.z with the actual version number.
Usage
To launch GIMP:
gimp
Steps:
1. Start GIMP from the terminal or applications menu.
2. Open an image (File → Open).
3. Edit with layers, brushes, filters, and effects.
4. Export your work (File → Export As).
Documentation
- Official website: https://www.gimp.org/
- Documentation: https://docs.gimp.org/
- Tutorials: https://www.gimp.org/tutorials/
Contributing
You can contribute by:
- Reporting bugs
- Translating the interface
- Writing documentation
- Creating plugins
- Donating to support development
More info: https://www.gimp.org/develop/
License
GIMP is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.
See: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
