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• TigerAce@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I cannot understand anything from gimp. It’s so counter intuitive, I even prefer ms paint over gimp. Sad, because I would love to have a proper alternative to PS.

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  • cley_faye@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    That’s probably for three reasons:

    • some “interesting” UI decision in GIMP
    • force of habits
    • GIMP is not a replacement for photoshop

    Photoshop merges two very different things, editing and drawing. If you do only editing, GIMP is great. If you also do drawing/painting, GIMP is completely subpar, but Krita is fantastic.

    There’s also other tools of course. But GIMP, by itself, is not close to be a remplacement for all of photoshop.

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    • Feathercrown@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      “Use gimp to replace photoshop!” - Linux users

      “GIMP is not a replacement for photoshop” - Also linux users

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      • bstix@feddit.dk ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Maybe there are as many different Linux users as there are Photoshop alternatives.

        At least 2-3…I mean, some day, there will be as many Linux users.

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  • HerbGrower@slrpnk.net ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    I felt that when I had to try using Photoshop at work once. Then after 20 minutes I just installed gimp.

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    • TigerAce@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      Maybe I should give it another try. Thanks!

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  • Bhaelfur@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    I found that the PhotoGIMP patch helps transition from Photoshop to GIMP.

    this patch transforms GIMP’s interface by mimicking Photoshop’s layout, reorganizing tools, adjusting canvas settings, and reassigning keyboard shortcuts to match Adobe’s documentation.

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    • TheHonorableT@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Saving this for the next time I’m trying to convince a friend to move from Photoshop to GIMP

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    • TigerAce@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      Wow that’s amazing! Thanks!

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  • stinkytofuisgood@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    Same here. I use Gimp but I don’t like the UI at all.

    Also the name makes me think of a Gimp suit every fucking time. I know it’s an acronym but guys that’s a poorly thought-out acronym to use…

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