Free Photoshop alternative

[Irishwhistle]

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]

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

 

[Irishwhistle]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Worth a look maybe ?

http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/PhotoPlus/default.asp

 

[Irishwhistle]

Worth a look maybe ?

http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/PhotoPlus/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]

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