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GIMP, or GNU Image Manipulation Program, is a versatile and powerful image editing application available for Android. This free software caters to both novices and experienced users, offering a range of features for photo enhancement, retouching, and creative design. With its customizable user interface, GIMP allows users to tailor their workspace according to their preferences, making it an accessible option for a wide audience. The application supports various file formats, including JPEG, PNG, and TIFF, enabling seamless editing without the need for complex import processes.

The diverse array of editing tools includes options for painting, perspective correction, and batch processing, enhancing its functionality. While the extensive features may initially overwhelm beginners, the potential for creating high-quality images is significant. GIMP's lightweight design ensures compatibility across devices, making it a practical choice for users seeking a robust image editing solution.

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GIMP for Android

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GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
26.04.24
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Android
Operating System
Android 15.0
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
679
Downloads Last Week
8
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By UserLAnd Technologies
This really is GIMP, the amazingly capable GNU Image Manipulation Program, running on your device. It is full featured and professionally supported.Features of GIMP:GIMP has too many feature to list here. Please checkout the GIMP site: https://www.gimp.org/about/introduction.htmlThe short version of this, is that it has everything you would want from a professional photo and image editing and authoring program.How to use this GIMP Android app:Use it just like normal. But here are some specifics to the Android interface.* Tap with one figure to left click.* Move mouse by sliding around one finger.* Pinch to zoom.* Press and hold and then slide one finger to pan (useful when zoomed in).* Slide two fingers up and down to scroll.* If you want to bring up a keyboard, tap on the screen to get a set of icons to appear and then click the keyboard icon.* If you want to do the equivalent to a right click, tap with two fingers.* If you want to change the desktop scaling, find the service android notification and click the settings. You have to stop and restart the app after changing this settings for it to take effect.This is all easier to do on a tablet and with a stylus, but it can be done on a phone or using your finger as well.To access files from the rest of Android, there are many useful links in your home directory (/home/userland) to places like your Documents, Pictures, etc. No need to import or export files.If you don't want to, or cannot pay the cost of this app, you can run GIMP via the UserLAnd app.Licensing:This app is released under the GPLv3. The source code can be found here:https://github.com/CypherpunkArmory/gimpThe icon, Wilber, the GIMP mascot, comes from a vector image source (SVG) made available by Jakub Steiner, available as Creative Commons by-sa 3.0.This app is not created by the main GIMP development team. Instead it is an adaptation that allows the Linux version to run on Android.
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