CNET Editors' review
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.
Publisher's Description
From Scott Moschella:
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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All versions:
2.8 starsout of 47 votes
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Current version:
2.8 starsout of 47 votes
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"CRAP! Don't - I repeat - don't try it!"
Version: GIMPshop 2.2.8
Pros
- it appears to have lots of options;
Cons
- changing the paper from standing to laying, has no effect;
- can't make a selection to really delete it; selection stays around to mess with everything you do thereafter;
- can't crop the image;
in short: it works counter intuitive.Summary
don't even try it. It looks like a good one, its a very bad one. In Dutch: KUT programma.
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"Not worthy of 1 star for the rating."
Version: GIMPshop 2.2.8
Pros
can't think of one.
Cons
just too unstable. kept crashing, and cannot even my jpg files.
Summary
i don't think it's worthy of 1 star! stick with GIMP.
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"Very Good Photoshop Alternative....."
Version: GIMPshop 2.2.8
Pros
Many Photoshop features.
Cons
new learning curve.
Summary
I recommend it as a free alternative to photoshop, can do many functions photoshop does, not all, but it's FREE.
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"Very quick with many features and free."
Version: GIMPshop 2.2.8
Pros
Like the professional style of the program, and all of the features that are provided for free. Thanks
Cons
The program is easy to use, and very professionally made.
Summary
please continue to provide this product for free because many people are using it all over the world, due to it's very professional look and feel, as well as many features
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"Nice idea, but too unstable"
Version: GIMPshop 2.2.8
Pros
* Easy to use
* A good compromise for people who are used to Photoshop at work or through college but who can't afford their own copy
* Contain a lot of features that affordable software like Photoshop Elements doesn't containCons
* It's just too unstable
Summary
When I first heard about this product I jumped at the chance of downloading it. I've used Photoshop before and am used to the interface, but I can't afford to buy a copy of my own, and while I liked the features provided Gimp I just couldn't get on with the GUI, or the way that it calls common controls and features by non industry standard names.
However, I found Gimpshop to be too unstable. It crashed so much that I just gave up and went back to Gimp because it was easier for me to struggle with the interface than it was for me to keep reloading Gimpshop and redoing the unsaved work between the crashes.
It's not even as if I'm using some ropey old PC with a copy of XP that's been hacked and slashed for years. I've got a stable system.
Sorry, great idea, but not usable on my PC. If it didn't crash I'd give it 4 or 5 stars. -
"great idea"
Version: GIMPshop 2.2.8
Pros
I am prefer gimp instead, but I think it is a great idea to make gimp look more like photoshop.
Cons
crashes sometimes
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"GIMPshop - No Good!"
Version: GIMPshop 2.2.8
Pros
None to report, unfortunately. Depending on your style, you're better off to just go and download Photoshop or GIMP seperately.
Cons
Crashes and freezes constantly. From what I managed to see and use before I angrily uninstalled it and reinstalled the regular GIMP, it was missing key components. It's unfortunate.
Summary
Don't bother!
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"Doesn't seem to "do what it says on the tin""
Version: GIMPshop 2.2.8
Pros
Not a lot. At least it's free so I haven't wasted any money.
Cons
Well I can't find out how to configure it to look like the Photoshop we already have on one computer. About 95% of expected links is missing
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"A useful package"
Version: GIMPshop 2.2.8
Pros
It is a very useful and better than many photo editing packages
Cons
Tried and felt very easy to use and user friendly toolbar and providing many features to edit pictures. I am happy with it.
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"it OK, i like it because I usually use photoshop"
Version: GIMPshop 2.2.8
Pros
It seem easy than original GIMP
Cons
- please make this software can be zoom out and in by using scroll of mouse + [alt] key
