Free Photo Editors and Free Painting Software

[0lBaldy]

A List of Free Photo Editors (Online and Software) and Free Painting Software Compiled by DeskTopPublishing dot com

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[zakum]

Quite a few worth looking at, I think I`ll start with Tux Paint its about my entry level. lol
Thanks for the great post

[bazza64]

Thanks OB,
Looks like a lot of 'goodies' to try out.

Barry.

[0lBaldy]

It would be helpful to the other members, to report back in this thread on whether they are worth the price or a waste of time by posting a brief synopsis or even a picture you worked on with one of these freebies

[lkroll]

Beside's GIMP, I've not tried any of the other freebies, but I can vouch for the GIMP. It is my main editor of choice.

[Kraellin]

i've put this up as a sticky. i'd prefer it didnt get lost. it's not locked; you can still post pertinent posts. and thanks, OB

[darrelll]

I've heard it's powerful but difficult to install?

[lkroll]

It use to be, but, since the are now including both gtk+ and the GIMP into a single install, it's quite easy now. The extras are challenging though. To get Photoshop compatible filters to work, you need to get the separate PSPI plugin and place it where needed (the instructions are easy; no need to repeat here). Learning curve is like any other editor of this complexity (heck; I'm still learning). Still worth the download and you just can't beat the price.

[Kraellin]

there is also Gimpshop, which is the gimp supposedly made to work and act pretty much exactly like photoshop. i tried it out when it first came out, but i didnt have photohsop back then so couldnt really compare.

[plugsnpixels]

The GIMPShop concept seemed to die after a single release. I was kind of hoping they'd keep it up. Maybe GIMP purists didn't appreciate it; I recall some sort of controversy (separate from the GIMP binary packaging for Mac drama).

[lkroll]

The new release defaults to a PS like interface so that means GIMPShop won in a way. I liked the old interface (my personal choice) so I had to edit the config file to give it back to me. Choice; that's what its all about.

[Kraellin]

i hadnt realized gimpshop only had one iteration. i'm somewhat surprised at that since it had such a huge reception when it came out.

i'm thinking of making an editor that is nothing but an interface with layers for running .8bf filters

[plugsnpixels]

That's a great idea, a headless plug-in host-! Call it "Plug-in house" or similar.

[Kraellin]

FilterShop

oh, and i'd have blend modes, only more of them

[lkroll]

Layers, blend modes, filter capabilities. Hmmm; sounds like Photoshop (or GIMP). lol

[Kraellin]

hehe, well, the idea is a very baseline interface that can handle layers and blend modes and then nothing else but filters, .8bf filters and an unlimited capacity to add more. oh, and of course you could open images and save results.

you wouldnt need sharpens and blurs and all that. users would simply add those filters in. the whole thing would be highly customizable just because one person would add some filters, while others would add others. the base price could be fairly low, like around $50 and it's total worth would be what each user added in ohter filters. in other words, it would be a user-made editor. one wouldnt be tied to adobe or corel for updates and fixes and so on; you'd simply add and delete filters

[plugsnpixels]

I think due to the stripped-down nature of this idea, the need for user contributions and the open source competition that support plug-ins, filters and more, you're realistically looking at a offering it as a freebie.

[BarnArt]

I find it quite surprising that more people here are not using The Gimp. Having learned on it, I use it even though I now have PS. I find Gimp easier to use, and the new version is an easy download. Plug ins, scripts, and help can be found at Gimptalk if you are patient enough to wade through all the nonsense posted by teens with whatever agendas they have that day.

The price is right, so give it a try, it doesn't bite.

[secretagents]

Craig, If ever you make any, it should be able to open a plugin dialog by drag and drop the 8bf from windows explorer (or present a dialog asking which effect to load in the case the 8bf contains multiple filters).

Basically this would allow to test out new plugs quickly without needing to install them.

[lkroll]

Originally Posted by BarnArt

I find it quite surprising that more people here are not using The Gimp. Having learned on it, I use it even though I now have PS. I find Gimp easier to use, and the new version is an easy download. Plug ins, scripts, and help can be found at Gimptalk if you are patient enough to wade through all the nonsense posted by teens with whatever agendas they have that day.

The price is right, so give it a try, it doesn't bite.

I frequent GIMPtalk too. Very good resource for the GIMP. Also, I do have CS2, but I like GIMPs interface better too. lol