Inkscape vs GIMP: Complete Comparison for New Users

[@Ali_Aquiles]

So both of them complete each other

[@dlux1867]

The best free adobe cloud

[@apatkany49]

Your channel is a huge help for me. I have very... limited equipment for photomanipulation. It's only a hobby I usually use GIMP for making semi-shitty book covers. But I wanted to improve so I started to watch tutorials and the ones I found on this channel had helped me the most. Thanks for it. Soooooo now I realized I kinda need GIMP and Inkscape as well. For the titles and some cover-styles Inkskape seems as a better option. I have some videos to binge through... And Nick keep up the good work! Your content can save life and some RAM on weak notebooks. Thanks for the help again and cheers from Hungary!

[@evionlast]

This is my favorite design channel for practical examples, Nick is a great tutor and I have found that in every video upload there's an useful piece of information whether a tip on a keyboard shortcut or an entirely new workflow. The videos are very informative and high quality, shootout for the dedication 🎉

[@rumsdums5274]

Absolutely love the intro song and the way you start Nick! Very informative video by the way.

[@SteveInQLD007]

Hey Nick, just letting you know you're my go-to Gimp tutor! Everything is well explained and easy to follow and I've been able to go from a Gimp Noob to somewhat reasonable all because of your lessons - thanks man and keep up the good work!

[@fightingstrawberry4964]

Your channel has been a huge help to me, thanks!

[@AZS-y7d]

It's great to finally get a video with real information. I like how you explained the goal of each program without any bias and put things in order, amazing work!

[@sonyaharris4651]

Such a timely video for me, thank you!!!

[@hadafoxer9563]

This is so helpful thanks for sharing 😇💜...

[@MyCrystalPlaid]

I've taken rudimentary classes for both GIMP and Inkscape, but this is the first time someone has clearly explained the difference between raster and vector graphics in a way that was useful, and that I could fully understand and may actually be able to remember! Thank you!

[@Robm19551]

I've watched most of your Gimp videos, and found them very useful, as is this. I've never looked into Inkscape. I wasn't even aware, it was free. Thanks for that.

[@mattbabcock9417]

I wondered what Inkscape was for, and if I needed to learn it too. Graphics and graphics design is a real struggle for me and your videos really help.

[@kendallemory8455]

Inkscape really comes in handy when creating the vector files you'd want to use with 3d design programs, 3d printing, and laser cutting. I use both programs in my workflow.

[@Polaris5664]

Was going to use GIMP to replicate vector graphics, you saved me TONS of fustrations! I cannot thank you enough!

[@rookieillustration]

The software I learned basic and know the tools are Photoshop and Illustration but as the high cost to use them I cut Illustration and keep Photoshop. I am learning to use Inkscape. I learned many new things from your video, thank you

[@shater1164]

Would you guys love to see the collaboration between Nick and David? A : YES!

[@SlayerQc93]

There's not a single videos on this channel that is not worth watching! Nick ; you are a true hero !

[@OfficialOffsideBall]

Brother why you are so underrated only 238k subs you should have gained millions now😟😟😟😟😔😔 Love your tutorials.brw

[@desirdesigns]

You're a godsend for self made graphic designers, it's already great we have this opensource software. And you provide the community with the extensive tutorials. Much thanks!

[@Knoight]

You are such an inspiration to me for my antique laptop! And you've made my life easy. Please create a tutorial on making grids on inkscape for icon design

[@Machtyn]

2:57 If not already stated, GIMP stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program. And GNU stands for "GNU Not Unix" (And GNU is pronounced with a hard G sound. Those silly geeks!) (And, yes, I did see the text correction on the video.)

[@shater1164]

Gahnew slash or plus Leenax ;D

[@heraclito3114]

He isn't completely wrong, the original name was "general image manipulation program".

[@Filiaris1]

You literally compared successfully apples with pears! This video is great, thank you

[@xDiaz103]

Hey Nick! Been watching your videos for over a year yesterday finally decided to enroll in the premium complete bundle for half the price!. Really excited to learn from the master himself 🙏🏼

[@GaurAV90855]

Your inkscape tutorials are best❤️

[@spacewargamer4181]

This video is so good...finally someone explains it in a way that even a layman can understand

[@wealthwithathena]

I just finished Nick's Inkscape course (awesome and highly recommended), and my last question to him was about the differences between the two programs. This video answered all my questions. Thanks Nick, see you soon in your GIMP course :)

[@damofx]

Just discovered your channel Nick and your content is amazing. Will definitely be doing some of your courses this year

[@CamperJohn]

Great video...exactly what I was looking for. Very well explained and easy to understand. Thanks for taking the time to post.

[@freeelectron8261]

Checked out LBN years ago - nice to see Nick's still going strong!

[@danieltellez835]

Great Video Man! I appreciate the time that you invest to make the differences between programs this clear so we can choose.

[@kellingc]

Thank you for putting this information out there. Another thing I find lacking in my abilities to see the shapes. For example, the part where the pumpkin stem was being composed - I would have never thought to use the circles to create the negative space on the rectangle. I would be sitting there trying to use a curve tool to crop out the shape I was looking for. I've come to the conclusion I am very technically orientated, and provide and use tools to accomplish something. However, my artistic side is under developed and trying to figure out how to create an image that I'm thinking of is not a process I'm used to.

[@ElimRawne]

Very nice explanation. Here's a bitmap and vector *Thanks* for you!

[@forgottenperson1605]

Thank you for this. I've been using GIMP for a long time now, even in making logos. I would try to learn Inkscape.

[@LogosByNick]

GIMP technically can be used to make logos (I've even done so for tutorials on this channel) so long as you design it at a really large size, but even then, there's better tools.

[@podjy6289]

you are bloody amazing and screw the 14 people who disliked

[@edcones2948]

Thank you so much. I've been struggling to learn GIMP and this video has told me that I'm trying to learn the wrong tool for my purposes.

[@mkm1015]

Could you make a video for beginners getting into logo design? - what to learn (theory, typography etc.) - what books/courses do you rexommend - your tips & tricks for better progress I would love to see your thoghts about this

[@SkulleySlayer]

I myself am a designer, I finished school in 208 and honestly haven't been doing to well trying to find a job in the field, but I wanna get back into drawing and having these is going to help me out a lot. eventually i wanna save up to have money to get a new computer and do design jobs.

[@TheEulerID]

Those are two very different tools, but my main reaction is that, quite apart from the fundamental difference between vector and bit map editors, that Inkscape is much the easier to use. I use Inkscape a lot, and I will use GIMP only if I have to because I need more complex bit image editing than simpler programs can manage.

[@cruxcrew-international6664]

Thank you so much Nick , never realise how powerful is GIMP

[@saiyajin_broly]

Your explanations were so smooth. Thank you soooo much!!!

[@mr2meows]

the background footage of inkscape is amazing you make cool thing with simple shape

[@hjmack7388]

This is fantastically useful! Wow - off to buy your master course bundle!!

[@approxahmed]

7:18 Or if you would like to print it on a planet! (For legal reasons, I am told to mention that this is in theory)

[@laurentvj]

In one of the Spirou comic (it is a series from Belgium, in case you wonder), the bad guys at the end print a logo on the moon... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorglub

[@decalpals8496]

Thanks, Nick. As always, excellent job of explaining these two awesome software applications.

[@GaDawg84]

Thank you for all of your videos. I just started learning graphic design and your videos are awesome

[@ProjectAtlasmodling]

Do you have any compression videos for blender? Be interesting to see your opinion, especially for grease pencil

[@PhungVanHuong_Trekking]

Thank you for this really educational video. I'm on Linux now using both tools for daily work.

[@cheemus1275]

Hey nick. I’m currently using your esports tutorial for Inkscape, changing a few things to suit my logo, but I would love a tutorial for a devil or demon vector to use instead of the shield

[@erichobbs4042]

If I have a situation where I need both raster graphics and text, I usually edit the rasters in Gimp, and import them into inkscape to add the text. The text tools in Inkscape seem like they are a lot easier to use and more powerful than the ones in Gimp.

[@LogosByNick]

Agreed. I do the same.

[@JesusFreak98]

Are you gonna make Krita turorials?

[@MicroRotors]

A great comparison of the two programs. Thank You!

[@Rothew1]

Nick have you ever had to deal with converting color images into B/W or grey scale for laser engraving? If so what software would you recommend one uses?

[@venkataraghavansolium5423]

Excellent details and explanation. To top it great illustration to match the explonations.

[@williamdoeksen1870]

This help is amazing. I am grateful to you Nick.

[@CaptainCretaceous91]

My process is drawing on paper, scan, ink with vector graphics, open vector lineart in raster program, then color with raster graphics. In other words, I use raster and vector programs together. Can I do that with GIMP and Inkscape too? In other words, is it possible to open an Inkscape file into GIMP?

[@AavegS]

Thank you for clearing confusion from my mind.

[@SalsaBro]

I liked this video before I even watched it! Nick is the man 🙌 thank you

[@chunkyking7200]

I can't seem to figure out how to adjust my tool box size in Gimp. They are really tiny. Can you explain how to make them larger? If you have a video for this please send me a link.

[@googlereviewguy7574]

I am so happy that you uploaded this. I have been trying to find something to use for 2D design 'VECTOR' for my current game project.

[@Sefa_On_Deck]

I've only use Gimp for my tee-shirt designs because it easier to use but I guess I'll start learning inkscape

[@LogicBob]

This is such a great channel. Thanks for making this content Nick. 🥰

[@sosasees]

After watching this video, I still design with mostly just Inkscape because I like the comfort of not having potentially low-resolution images. The only time I don't use Inkscape is when I'm making Pixel Art because the Rasterization is fundamental for this and it actually looks great in Low-Resolution because that's the entire point. When starting to type this paragraph, I got reminded that I have used Raster Programs for different types of Raster-Format-suitable designs (alongside some designs that I should've done in Inkscape instead but I didn't knew that Vector Graphics even existed) in the past, and I have just switched out the types of design I make entirely and not looked back since because I have switched from Raster Programs to Inkscape entirely and not looked back since because I naïvely thought that Inkscape was the one ultimate graphic design program. So, maybe I'll install Gimp to make more Raster-Format-suitable designs in the future, so thanks for this video I guess?

[@nindajuka8427]

how about corel draw vs inscape? what do u think

[@carlosvilla2002]

Hello! I love your tutorials. I've been wanting to dedicate myself 100% to the creation of infographics for a long time. I've already set my goals for this year and I want to achieve it. I would like to consult you, would it be recommended that to create professional quality static infographics you use the 2 software? Or will just one of them suffice? Thank you very much for all the input you give!

[@caseywinters3021]

I use both. I love these programs

[@jackyrachman233]

I learned a lot from this channel, thank you Nick

[@BlizGt]

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! Greetings from The Netherlands!!

[@MindNot]

Very good Video. Now I'm gonna install both of them

[@mikedall1925]

THANK YOU!!! TNice tutorials is such an amazing

[@digidownlo]

Thank you for this video, I once had a plugin for GIMP it has preset artistic text styles, great for t shirts but unfortunately it vanished, so plugins are good.

[@cerealrakist7360]

Could someone tell me the easiest software to learn and use for making line art and illustrations to animate? Krita, Lunar, Blender, Gimp, Inkscape, Photopea? I’m aiming for free programs. Also what is Figma good for other than Web design? Canva as well?

[@fossfix]

WOW you talk really fast, looking forward to learning. Thank you.

[@ronniekoomba922]

Another great video. Thank you. Now it's time to be overwhelmed again learning Inkscape lol.

[@Das0000]

Thanks for the video but which one of this is better for making a design or drawing on it

[@tafkour]

I'm using Inscape to create forms and objects for laser cutting. And GIMP to prepare photos for laser engraving. And there are very useful.

[@mr.action3532]

What is this software that you use to edit?

[@louis840]

Great video. Keep it up. PS : dynamic voice and great sound. Did you edit your video on Davinci ?

[@LogosByNick]

Thank you. I use Premiere Pro, and I edit the audio with Audacity.

[@themanysirs1814]

Damn, been using Gimp for digital art/illustrations for a couple years now... and here I learn that vectors art isn't just something from power point...

[@ygr4943]

You can use a combination of both. Make items with vector with inkscape and use them on images with gimp. Or the opposite, manipulate images with Gimp, and use them in Inkscape

[@jg7525]

Hey nick can you do a video on creating album covers?

[@loredo97]

Cool video! I have a question though, for someone like me who is searching for a free program to create some geometric layout (I'm thinking of illustration on some aluminum enclosures) or drilling template which one do you suggest? I tried Gimp following along your tutorials and it kinda works but it's a little bit sloppy sometimes to move around objects and modifying things on the same level. Is it worth to learn Inkscape?

[@bidyutchakraborty2433]

You can try 'DesignSpark Mechanical', a free software for mechanical object design. However it doesn't give colorful drawing, but you can use measurements and precise mechanical drawing. Well it can also be used for small architectural drawings too. Hope this helps you

[@dezeraydavis8766]

I use GIMP already and have been looking into learning Inkscape to make logos and decals. Is there a version of Inkscape that you personally prefer?

[@Sembazuru]

Another use case for Inkscape (that is probably out of scope for your channel, but may be intellectually interesting) is for creating SVG path files for many low cost laser cutters/engravers and Cricut type vinyl/paper cutters. (Though, this might be of interest for people who design logos who want a different way of "printing" their designs for their end customers.)

[@ondiseen1682]

Good as always. Keep up the good work.

[@szihu]

Can Gimp be anyhow compared to Clip Studio Paint? I've recently got myself a tablet and CSP license, but wanted to know whether Gimp might do something that Clip is unable to, or should I just stick to one program? I want to focus on conceptual art (CSP for sure), but will also do some image editing and creative stuff (for design i guess Inkscape will do anyway). Thanks!

[@LogosByNick]

I've never used CSP so I wouldn't know. Sorry!

[@JahidulIslam]

CSP is more of a digital drawing, painting software. It also does comic/manga and animation. Krita is the alternative. Krita also does those things. You can look up David Revoy. He is using Krita for about a decade and used to create concept art for various Blender open movie. He has also done a web comic named Pepper and Carrot. It will be available as a book pretty soon.

[@hunterbenoit3484]

Would you advise learning one or the other 1st or both at the same time ?

[@sbee413]

Hi! I love your videos and really appreciate you taking the time to help us technologically challenged folks. I design for POD like redbubble and Amazon merch. I have been using canva but its really basic and I want to increase the complexity of my designs. Which would be better for use for t shirt and other product designs? Thank you

[@francootaola9172]

hi nick, i couldnt find where to post it in your page (even when already logged) could it be possible to make a tutorial for doing pixel art? like recreating a portrade or something similar in this style? not even sure it would be more easily donne with ink or gimp as i have only used ink for the moment/ thanks! a lot :)

[@bruhmoment1835]

Don't use a vector app for pixel art

[@davidmedia689]

s and a couple EDM and Dubstep goals for myself, and I guess I better start learning sowhere. Thanks for the great vid!

[@MarcMcRae]

VERY cool video share, useful and to the point. Thank you.

[@yeerboi]

Hi Nick. Great video! I'm trying to expand my skill set to do basic logo design for my construction business. So things like screen savers and vehicle signage. After watching this i see that i should get into Inkscape over GIMP. Would this be correct that Inkscape will be easier to make things like corporate screen savers and logo templates ect?

[@LogosByNick]

Logo templates, absolutely. Screen savers - it depends on the design. If there's lots of photography involved then I would use GIMP. If it's mostly illustrations, Inkscape would be preferred.

[@caseywinters3021]

These programs work so well in tandem

[@EtherealZaftig]

Which program would you suggest for typography designs?

[@LogosByNick]

Inkscape would be better for that

[@saltymashedpotatoes]

*GOD BLESS THE NERDS !!!*

[@themagicalmyth8036]

hey i learn does it mean nerd? and please make fun of nerds due to nerds you are living like farmers became nerds and if they are not nerds you cant eat anything.

[@speedygonzalez2158]

HELP PLEASE: Im buying an ebay ''Refine EH721'' vinyl cutter that comes with Signmaster software, can I simply use Inkscape instead? I cant see on the Inkscape website that its compatible with this vinyl cutting machine. Cheers in advanced! This chanel has been super helpful for inkscape and Gimp tutorials, there is nothing like this that I have found for Signmaster, hence why I want to use Inkscape to run my cutter.

[@LogosByNick]

I can't say for sure whether or not it would be compatible with a vinyl cutter, sorry. Inkscape can output all the standard vector formats though - .svg, .eps, .pdf

[@speedygonzalez2158]

@@LogosByNick thanks for the reply, the seller said i can't so I'll need to stick with Signmaster it looks like, maybe one day you can create tutorials around Signmaster, but ill stay subscribed cause your tutorials are awesome and I'm sure some of the trick cross pollinate!🙌

[@tinroofrelics]

Do you have a tutorial on the bear thing you did in Inkscape?

[@metermorphose]

Brilliant information, Nick, helped a lot! For me the pictures could run a bit slower. I'm sure I' ll come back now and then.👍Thank you so much ✔️

[@agerray]

Do you think there will always be 2 separate applications or will they eventually merge such that you can do both vector and raster editing,

[@billkinton]

I have been using gimp for about 2-3 years and i use it all the time. On school i always ask if i can make it on my laptop. But recently i saw a video about adobe illustrator and thought: "wow why doesn't gimp have that" and then i saw a free alternative inkscape. I am going to keep both because i draw a lot but i also edit photo's.

[@joannacort6492]

you made this so easy

[@jlc-xr4hu]

thanks man . you helped me so much thank you again

[@jaredfrahm7679]

If I were new to tcg card design and I wanted ti make template for cards which would be betfer to use? Im looking to have fun and work on a card game and I was wanting to make my own cards and not sure which is the best option.

[@sonoftroy8572]

Hey Nick, what are your toughs on Figma compared to Inkscape