PhotoGIMP: A Free Community Patch That Makes GIMP 3+ Feel Like Photoshop
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Summary
PhotoGIMP is a free, community-driven patch that modifies GIMP 3+ to mimic Adobe Photoshop's layout and user experience, making the transition easier for Photoshop users switching to the open-source image editor. The project, hosted on GitHub by Diolinux, provides a familiar interface while keeping GIMP's free and open-source nature intact. It covers features like tool organization, keyboard shortcuts, and visual design that resemble Photoshop's workflow.
Key quotes
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If you're switching from Photoshop to GIMP and want to feel at home right away, PhotoGIMP is for you.
GIMP is a free and open-source image editor available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
It can do most things Photoshop can — photo retouching, image composition, graphic design, and more — all for free.
PhotoGIMP just makes it look and feel more like Photoshop.
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