GIMPshop 2.2.8

Publisher's description of GIMPshop

GIMPshop is a modification of the free/open source GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), intended to replicate the feel of Adobe Photoshop. Its primary purpose is to make users of Photoshop feel comfortable using GIMP.

It shares all GIMP's advantages, including the long feature list and customisability, while addressing some common criticisms regarding the program's interface: GIMPshop modifies the menu structure to closely match Photoshop's, adjusts the program's terminology to match Adobe's, and, in the Windows version, uses a plugin called 'Deweirdifier' to combine the application's numerous windows in a similar manner to the MDI system used by most Windows graphics packages. While GIMPshop does not support Photoshop plugins, all GIMP's own plugins, filters, brushes, etc. remain available.

Due to the changes to the interface, many Photoshop tutorials can be followed in GIMPshop unchanged, and most others can be adapted for GIMPshop users with minimal effort.

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Editor's review of GIMPshop

GIMPshop is a remixed version of the open source, free GIMP image editor. Using plug-ins, it unifies the separate editing panes of the GIMP under one main window, so that the program functions similarly to every other standard app. It also renames most of GIMP's unique terminology with labels more familiar to Photoshop users. This has the great benefit of making many of Photoshop's tutorials applicable to this GIMP and Photoshop mashup.

Although the bogarting of Photoshop tutorials is cool, the BackgroundWindow plug-in isn't the most stable. Also, the current GIMPshop is built off of an older GIMP. The newer version loads faster, processes images faster, has a cleaner layout, refined tools, and comes with better preloaded plug-ins. Newer extensions either won't work well with GIMPshop, or they won't work at all.

GIMPshop strikes a hard bargain between the upgrade sacrifices and the Photoshopesque style, but for users who can accept that GIMP can do for free most but not all of what Photoshop can, we'd recommend giving GIMPshop a pass.

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  I downloaded the GIMPshop and then recieved an email requiring jpg.

  by: americanflyer1 on 02-Nov-2007 03:37:13 PM

  Pros: I saw a little bit of good with the way it might allow you to edit photo's.

  Cons: I did not like the way GIMPshop completely took over the setup of downloaded jpg's so I have removed this software from my computer completly along with all other files that go with this software.

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  It's a really good idea, and they got it down, but...

  by: buzz1170 on 05-Sep-2007 04:57:26 PM

  Pros: It didn't work the first time, but after i ran the "Enable Photoshop Shortcuts" it worked. And it did what it said it does.

  Cons: It'd be better if there was an option to make the windows locked in place, like the real photoshop. Also, as I said, they need to make it work without running the "Enable Photoshop Shortcuts" first.

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  Four Star - Easy and will enjoy learning to use this one.

  by: LynneM on 07-Sep-2007 07:33:22 PM

  Pros: [Four Star - the program won't allow me to vote by using the stars, so--FOUR STAR

  This program is easier to use than the regular one. When I used the original, three separate windows popped up and I didn't know where I was supposed to be when I was trying to use it. This one is so much more like the Photoshop and other art programs that I have used, I should be able to use this one easier. Thank you for creating it!

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  I think people are missing the point

  by: NCWeber on 23-Aug-2007 08:35:47 AM

  Pros: Menus and tools have been rewritten to reflect the names used in Photoshop. The whole point of GIMPShop is to offer those folks who are using bootleg copies of Photoshop a legal alternative. Most functions in Photoshop are duplicated in GIMP, but the names of those ******** are sometimes unrecognizable (i.e. Auto Levels in Photoshop is called Normalize in GIMP). GIMPShop uses the PS naming conventions to make the transition easier for long time Photoshop users. This is not for GIMP enthusiasts. If you know and use GIMP well, this is not the program for you.

  Cons: As in regular GIMP, the multiple Windows for Tools, Layers and Workspace can be cumbersome as you can only use one window at a time. There is a plugin to remedy this, but if you are comfortable with using plugins, it can be a hassle.

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  COOL-BEANS!!!!!

  by: flippsflopps on 31-Oct-2007 10:33:34 AM

  Pros: THIS IS SO COOL. THIS IS SUCH A FABULOUS ADDITION TO PAINT, THAT PAINT WILL BE OBSOLETE. I LIKE IT.

  Cons: N/A

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