GIMP Portable for Windows

User Reviews

• Fully-featured GIMP doesn't depend on the computer

  michaelbuleex523/18/2016

  Pros

  One can perform nearly all image editing tasks with GIMP portable.

  Cons

  One need to open a folder that contains GIMP executable and start it manually.

  Summary

  Very useful when you work to two or more computers simultaneously.

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• Simply good

  Raoul_Soibelmann12/17/2013

  Pros

  Simple but puts the big names of Photoshop in the corner. Very simple to use.

  Cons

  A few common features are missing, like corners.

  Summary

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• DOESN'T EVEN START-UP

  Lucien_Sabre10/18/2012

  Pros

  Same as normal version = none.

  Cons

  I could see none, since the program froze on start-up splash.

  Summary

  GIMP is the same for normal and portable version: UTTER CRAP. Just like when I tried to install the normal version, once installed the program won't start: the start-up splash freezes up and the software has to be closed via Windows Task Manager. You can try several times to start-up, you can even delete and re-install it; nothing changes. I first saw this error on GIMP version 2.6, but now version 2.8 has been released...how come did they not see this?!?

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• Like a free version of Photoshop

  sanity936/15/2011

  Pros

  *Free *Take It with you, no install required *Photo Retouching *Transparencies *Layers *Adjustment Layers *Layer Operations (Overlay, screen, multiply, many many more) *Brushes, Pens, Lines, Curves *History Pane with History *Batch Resize, Watermarks

  Cons

  *Unsuitable for someone who is not capable of learning a new feature rich application.

  Summary

  I really cannot say anything bad about this application. You can replace the layouts to actually mimic Photoshop, google "GIMP Photoshop Layout for GIMP Portable". I also like the fact that you can go File -> Create -> Logos -> Starscape type a bit of text and job done! Well maybe depending on what the job is for, but the point is that for a novice user, it doesn't get any simpler than File -> Create -> Logos. the script engine allows you to take this concept to the extreme and build your entire web theme / application theme portfolio of images algorithmically in Script-Fu. The built in tools and filters for GIMP are extremely flexible, offering much the same flexibility found in Photoshop. I have used GIMP for many projects, eg. Creating an iPhone App style icon. I have always recommended it to co-workers and friends. It may take a little time to get use to, but so does Photoshop .. and for free you cannot go wrong!

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• Well featured portable image editor.

  cd527phd2/3/2011

  Pros

  Wide variety of plugins available. Portable version integrates easily with the PortableApps.com control panel.

  Cons

  Very slow to load on a slow machine or one with less than a gigabyte of RAM available. Confusing conglomeration of tool bars for the newcomer.

  Summary

  Since I am not a regular at using any graphics programs I was looking for something portable and easy to use. It is portable enough, but can be a bit confusing to use. Searching through the help files provides some relief, but the help files also mention or show earlier iterations of the GIMP so a user is not confident they are getting the correct answer desired.

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• Outstanding program

  yet_another-user10/3/2010

  Pros

  It does everything i need it too or want it too. I used to have Adobe Photoshop CS3 and i have to say that this program isn't too big of a step down.

  Cons

  Well there is one but it really depends on how you look at it. The program opens in 3 different windows making it a bit hard to get used to.

  Summary

  If you really do not want to pay for anything then this program then it's perfect. It is very nice, you can download plugins and make or download brushes for this program. It also allows you to easily create animated gifs. Some people like to say that it is better than paint and i would have to say that it is way better than paint and probably allot of programs. I also love that it is a portable app which makes it perfect for on the go.

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• it does the job

  keyb235/24/2010

  Pros

  I like the effects...

  Cons

  cloning is sub par

  Summary

  All in All a good product ..

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• Amazing program love the filters

  ajdope4/13/2010

  Pros

  Filters. Brushes. Customizing

  Cons

  Space. Speed.

  Summary

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• this might be difficult to some users

  SangreNegro3/3/2010

  Pros

  great for effects like lightning, lightsabers, and glowing objects

  Cons

  too many windows

  Summary

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• Pretty good for free!

  jestertheclown1/5/2010

  Pros

  Does a lot of tings that you'd normally expect to find only in more powerful (and paid for) software.

  Cons

  Slow to load. Interface is difficult to understand / navigate.

  Summary

  GIMP does a pretty good job as a freebie once you've mastered the dreadful interface and worked out where the various tools are located.

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