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Chapter Profile
Chapter Profile
3 Features of GIMP
Starting GIMP
Components of GIMP Window
Creating a New File
Introduction to Opening an Image for Editing
Saving a File
GIMP
GIMP is a free and open-source graphics editor software used for image retouching and editing,
free-form drawing, cropping, converting between different image formats and more. GIMP is an
acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. To download the GIMP software, type the URL:
https://www.gimp.org/downloads/. in the address bar of the Web browser and press the Enter key.
FEATURES OF GIMP
Following are the features of GIMP:
User friendly interface
Image manipulation can be done quickly
Powerful tools are used to change the colour of an image by adjusting brightness, contrast,
colour balance, hue and saturation levels
Create graphics for web applications with reduced file size, thus helping to load websites faster
Layer effect preserves the original state of the image
Support for a wide range of file formats, including GIF, JPEG, PNG, XPM, TIFF, TGA, MPEG, PS, PDF,
PCX, BMP and more
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The first version of the GIMP was created by Peter Mattis and Spencer Kimball. It was
released in 1996.
STARTING GIMP
To start GIMP, click on Start button → Scroll to find letter G → Click on GIMP 2.10.28.
You can also double-click on GIMP icon on the desktop to start GIMP.
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