Install GIMP

GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program) is a free, open-source Photoshop alternative that is available for all operating systems. You can download GIMP from the developers' website. Installing GIMP is very similar to installing most other programs.

Steps

Windows

  1. Download the GIMP installer. You can download this for free from gimp.org/downloads
  2. Run the GIMP installer. You can find this at the location you saved it to, usually your Downloads/My Downloads folder.
  3. Follow the prompts to install GIMP. Most users can leave the settings at the defaults.
  4. Select what file formats you want to associate with GIMP. Again, most users can leave this at default.
  5. Finish the installation. After selecting the file formats, GIMP will install. This may take a few minutes.
  6. Start using GIMP. Once GIMP has finished installing, you can start using it. See Use-GIMP for tips on getting started.

OS X

  1. Download the GIMP installer. You can download this for free from gimp.org/downloads.
    • Make sure to download the latest "Native build" available.
  2. Open the DMG file. You can find it in your Downloads folder. You will see the GIMP icon when you open the DMG file.
  3. Drag the GIMP icon into your Applications folder. Wait a few moments while the program copies.
  4. Open GIMP from the Applications folder. If you receive a message informing you that GIMP cannot be opened because it was downloaded from the internet, read on.
  5. Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
  6. Open the "Security & Privacy" option. At the bottom of the window, you should see a message indicating that GIMP was blocked.
  7. Click ..
  8. Start using GIMP. Once GIMP has finished installing, you can start using it. See Use-GIMP for tips on getting started.

Linux

  1. Start your package manager. GIMP can be downloaded through your Linux distribution's package manager. This utility allows you to search for, download, and install new programs for Linux.
  2. Search for "gimp". It should be the first result in the search results.
  3. Click the "Install" button. GIMP will be downloaded and installed automatically.
  4. Start GIMP. You can find GIMP in your Applications folder. Double-click it to get started. See Use-GIMP for tips.

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