Gimp an open-source Image editor and designing software and it the biggest alternative to Adobe Photoshop. It is available for all Operat...
Gimp an open-source Image editor and designing software and it the biggest alternative to Adobe Photoshop. It is available for all Operating systems Windows, Linux, and macOS.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to install the latest version of GIMP 2.10.20 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS and Linux Mint 19.3.
Step 1: Install Flatpak using the setup guide.
Step 2: Install it.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to install the latest version of GIMP 2.10.20 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS and Linux Mint 19.3.
Changelog in 2.10.20
- Tool groups now expand on hover rather than click by default
- Non-destructive cropping now available by cropping the canvas rather than actual pixels
- Better PSD support: exporting of 16-bit files now available, reading/writing channels in the right order
- On-canvas controls for the Vignette filter
- New Filters: Bloom, Focus Blur, Lens Blur, Variable Blur
- Over 30 bugfixes
So how to Install GIMP in Ubuntu / Linux Mint?
3 ways to install GIMP in Linux
- Method 1: Via PPA
- Method 2: Via SNAP
- Method 3: Via Flatpak
Method 1: Via PPA
As of now, PPA is not updated we will update you once it is available
Step 1:Add the PPA for GIMP
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimpStep 2:Update the Repository
sudo apt updateStep 3:Install Gimp 2.10.20 & Plugins
sudo apt install gimp gimp-plugin-registryMethod 2: Via SNAP
Step 1: Install SNAP using the below command if not installed and install gimp
sudo apt install snapd && sudo apt install gimpMethod 3: via Flatpak
Step 1: Install Flatpak using the setup guide.
Step 2: Install it.
flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMPStep 3: Start the GIMP
flatpak run org.gimp.GIMP
Removing Gimp
For removing GIMP completely run the below commands in terminal
sudo apt-get purge gimp
sudo ppa-purge ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp
The cited repository is deprecated and results in a failed installation by reason of several unmet dependencies.
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