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To install the latest version of GIMP on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, first, you need to add the GIMP PPA to your Ubuntu 18.04 LTS system and install it. You can follow similar steps for any Debian-based distribution, including Kubuntu, Linux Mint, and Elementary OS.
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a powerful, free image editing software with versions available for GNU/Linux, OS X, and Windows. For designers, GIMP provides a plethora of sophisticated tools for their creative work. Additionally, you can integrate third-party plugins into GIMP.
1. Key Features of GIMP.
2. Installing GIMP on Ubuntu.
2.1. Installing GIMP via PPA.
2.2. Installing GIMP through Snap packages.
3. Opening the GIMP Application.
4. Uninstalling GIMP from Ubuntu.
1. Key Features of GIMP
- Enhance images, digital editing, and customizable interfaces.
- Drawing: All drawing tools including Brush, Pencil, Airbrush, Clone...; Powerful Gradient editor and Blend tool; Support for Custom Brushes and Patterns.
- Advanced Operations: Layers and channels; Multiple Undo and Redo operations; Full support for Alpha channels; Selection tools including rectangle, rounded rectangle, ellipse, freeform...
- File Formats: Support for various file formats including bmp, gif, jpeg, mng, pcx, pdf, png, ps, psd, svg, tiff, tga, xpm...; Load, display, convert, and save images in multiple formats; Import/export SVG images.- System:- Animation:- Extensions:
2. Installing GIMP on Ubuntu
You can install GIMP on Ubuntu using any of the following methods. Open Terminal from the application menu or by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut. Run the command below to install GIMP on your Ubuntu system.
2.1. Install GIMP via PPA
You need to add an external apt repository to your system to install GIMP on Ubuntu. After adding the repository, run the following commands to install or upgrade GIMP.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp
sudo apt updatesudo apt install gimp
The unofficial PPA above is maintained by Otto Kesselgicesch. This means you will install the latest version of the GIMP program on Ubuntu 18.04.
2.2. Install GIMP through Snap packages
Similarly, you can install the latest version of GIMP on Ubuntu through Snap packages.
sudo apt-get install snapd
sudo snap install gimp
3. Open the GIMP Application
Finally, GIMP has been successfully installed on Ubuntu. You can launch it from the Terminal by entering Gimp or clicking on Show Application and selecting the GIMP icon.
After opening GIMP, you'll observe the software's interface.
For effective use of this software, refer to the article on photo editing with GIMP available here.
4. Uninstalling GIMP from Ubuntu
If you want to completely remove GIMP from your system, you can use the following command:
sudo apt-get purge gimp gimp-plugin-registry
Finally, run the command below to entirely remove any unused files and free up storage space.
sudo apt-get autoremove
GIMP is an excellent alternative to Photoshop on Linux. Using GIMP, you can edit images, create drawings, enhance image quality, and resize images. Thus, with just a few simple commands, you can install GIMP on Ubuntu or remove it from your system.
