Free Photoshop alternative

Irishwhistle · 05-14-2007, 06:24 PM

I am looking to find a free Photoshop alternative. I don't care if it is Linux or Windows software. I found Paint.NET, but I would kind of like some software that either works on Windows 2000 or Linux. Is Paint.NET good enough? Does anyone know of a free Photoshop alternative? Thanks!

~Jordan

PabloTeK · 05-14-2007, 06:31 PM

The GNU Image Manipulation Program (or GIMP) comes free on Ubuntu.

Irishwhistle · 05-14-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GCR

The GNU Image Manipulation Program (or GIMP) comes free on Ubuntu.

I've used GIMP quite a bit, but it just isn't anything near as good as Photoshop. Has anyone used Krita (comes with KOffice on KDE)? Thanks!

~Jordan

yangster · 05-15-2007, 05:50 AM

GIMP is free period, for any OS.

I don't like it and I'm new to picture manipulation stuff and it's not easy to use for beginners.

patrickv · 05-15-2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by yangster

GIMP is free period, for any OS.

I don't like it and I'm new to picture manipulation stuff and it's not easy to use for beginners.

yeah totally true. the first time i used gimp and was so confused !!

but with time i manage to find my way around it.

Irishwhistle · 05-15-2007, 09:40 PM

I like GIMP for basic stuff but when it comes to making stuff like wallpapers I have found that is not all that good for that sort of thing.

~Jordan

TFT · 05-15-2007, 10:09 PM

Worth a look maybe ?

http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/sof...us/default.asp

Irishwhistle · 05-15-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TFT

Worth a look maybe ?

http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/sof...us/default.asp

I installed it and it looks pretty good. It just isn't Photoshop though, I guess I can't expect anything that good to be free though. I wish there was a larger range of tools though.

~Jordan

DrCuddles · 05-16-2007, 11:14 AM

No.. to be honest with Photoshop your getting what you payed for, an extrememly good photo editing program, the best IMO.

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yangster Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 70	GIMP is free period, for any OS. I don't like it and I'm new to picture manipulation stuff and it's not easy to use for beginners.

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TFT Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,847	Worth a look maybe ? http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/sof...us/default.asp

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