Make GIMP Work And Look Like Photoshop

[@deechvogt1589]

Enabling the cutting of the chains that bind us to closed source software! Wonderful! Thanks Don for this liberating video!

[@pekwalker]

I used to use a program called Gimpshop years ago which accomplished the same thing for the most part. I haven't checked whether it's been updated in a while, but I really liked using it because it made following Photoshop tutorials a lot easier.

[@RakibRyan]

last update seems 2023

[@Design_no]

Adobe are making it increasingly difficult for their users to continue to support their products.

[@timballam3675]

Especially with their new licence where you have to give the the rights for derivative works....

[@RakibRyan]

they know they got an ace so they'll milk their customers for as long as possible.

[@vkpprt]

I am out of it since 2019. Best decision I’ve made, specially after I saw they was fining to CANCEL. I mean?????? People were paying to stop using it.

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

Adobe lost focus. Their CC policies are cringe, the suite is bloated, buggy, and over reaching. I’m all for propriety software, but they literally deserve to lose customers for being so greedy, manipulative and trying to take advantage of peoples belief in their brand. It’s just short of disgusting.

[@golf-n-guns]

I never learned Photoshop and I've messed around with Gimp, but it's overwhelming. I'd need to take a course on Gimp. Praying for you bro!

[@mattspawn1975]

Give GimpShop a go! It's the only way I can use Gimp. It makes Gimp feel a lot like Photoshop. It does the same stuff as this vid, only you over-write the config files in one go and it's done. Very easy.

[@ScottPlude]

Thanks!

[@DavidDavisL]

There is definitely a learning curve for new GIMP users. As a very occasional user, I find myself doing a quick search for help quite often, but there are *lots* of great tutorials available. Thanks for sharing your experiences with the transition. The topic is popular, so you will probably generate some additional traffic with more like this one! Keep on keeping on...

[@Minkiu]

Something that I find handy is using the `/` shortcut, which brings a search bar to find commands/actions within GIMP (and also tells you their shortcut).

[@NovaspiritTech]

😍

[@juniornascimento8104]

@@NovaspiritTech Is this Photoshop Service via Browser a Container or is it available in another way?

[@slimysomething]

You can get rid of the rulers too. And another thing you can try is remapping Ctrl+V to paste into a new layer to avoid getting a floating layer.

[@warezit]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *The aim is to avoid subscription plans, particularly Adobe's, and switch from Photoshop to GIMP.* 00:14 *The challenge is adapting to GIMP due to familiarity with Photoshop; modifying GIMP to resemble Photoshop helps.* 00:43 *Demonstrating how GIMP's interface can be customized to look similar to Photoshop, arranging tools and menus accordingly.* 02:20 *Adding and arranging menus in GIMP to mirror Photoshop's layout, such as layers and document history.* 03:14 *Moving and closing tabs in GIMP to create a cleaner interface that resembles Photoshop.* 04:10 *The difficulty of using different keyboard shortcuts in GIMP compared to Photoshop.* 05:16 *How to configure GIMP to use Photoshop-like keyboard shortcuts by editing configuration files.* 06:12 *The process of adding text effects in GIMP is more complicated than in Photoshop.* 07:59 *Introducing a third-party plugin called Linux Beaver that adds Photoshop-like features to GIMP.* 08:41 *Steps to install the Linux Beaver plugin and where to place the files in GIMP's directory.* 09:54 *Using the plugin to create effects in GIMP, making it function more like Photoshop.* 10:23 *The plugin includes additional features not available in Photoshop, enhancing GIMP's functionality.* 10:51 *Encouraging viewers to try GIMP with these plugins to avoid Photoshop's subscription model and offering support through comments.* Made with HARPA AI

[@pesfreak18]

I don´t use Photoshop or GIMP because I don´t edit photos. But it`s nice to know that you don`t have to pay for a license of photoshop to get a very good alternative and with some tweaking very similiar layout and functions.

[@agnelodearaujo7413]

Will you be making a series on how to transfer your workflow from photoshop to gimp ?

[@StarcoreLabs]

Great video! Please make a series showing people how to switch from Photoshop to Gimp. Also, you can use Inkscape as a replacement for Illustrator.

[@ISquishWorms]

After watching this I might try using GIMP, thanks.

[@Praxibetel-Ix]

Thank you for this! I'll have to try some of these tips out. I grew up using not Photoshop, but PaintShop Pro and now that I'm using Linux, I'll have to make due with GIMP so this helps. Hope all is well!

[@pkoprowski]

I don't use Photoshop. Hasn't been using it for something about 20 years. But as far as I remember how swatches worked in PS (these 20 yrs ago), GIMP has its analog. It just isn't called 'swatches' but 'palettes/palette editor'.

[@GraphicalRanger]

For swatches could use palette

[@matchamate]

Yeah, it's basically the same thing just different name.

[@Seyram_yak]

8:20 I can't find the continuation support. Please help

[@MultigrainKevinOs]

Wow, gimp has really come a long way since I last used it. Really hoping to drop my Adobe sub but need a solid Lightroom alternative. Gimp is more than sufficient for the amount I ever need Photoshop editing. Thanks for the tips!

[@randoguy7488]

I've seen people recommend Darktable as an alternative to Lightroom but I've never used it myself

[@whoismikeq]

I'd recommend checking out darktable

[@thealligator6187]

I recommend Darktable but it has a learning curve so be prepared

[@rangelovd]

You will like GIMP 3.0. It will have Non-destructive editing and main menu merged in header (as an option)

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

Great vid for helping me refine some stuff. Adobe lost me in 2024…I have basic/mid image editor needs but have used Photoshop for 20 years. First time I opened a PSD file in GIMP I was blown away and like, yo I’m out…and killed my CC sub within a month. long live open source communities. 😂🖤

[@RandomGreymane]

I don’t know if it still exists but years ago there was an interface plugin for Gimp that made it act and look like Photoshop. I think Adobe might have sued them but my mental archive bits are rotting so I’m not sure.

[@lenni-builder]

I think you mean Photogimp. It hasn't been updated in 4 months :/

[@matchamate]

I started with GIMP. Learned Adobe in college. Now going back to GIMP lol.

[@DavidRobertLewis]

Is there no way to automate the alternative setup via gimprc? Or a bash script?

[@tripplegracing8276]

Yes please Don, this came at the right time

[@davidhealdjr.513]

You are amazing, facing your own mortality and out here still teaching us cool stuff from the experience.

[@robertleeimages]

You should be able to collapse/make it narrower the history panel by clicking on the 3 dots mid way down its border line and drag

[@TomChuiStudio]

This is perfect solution. Been looking for another program to replace PS.

[@mikeg4172]

I agree. I've been using Photoshop for 25 years and I'm struggling with the way Gimp handles layers. Like for example, every time I move a layer, it flattens it to the image. There other issue I have with Gimp (and are things I use all the time) is, there is no "Transform Selection" that lets you rotate and reshape the actual selection. Also, where is the "Via Cut Layer" option in Gimp? In Photoshop you can draw a selection over a layer and then cut the layer making two layers. And last, where is the "polygonal lasso tool", or the "Healing brush."

[@skarlok1]

That looks promising. I wonder if they will add anything like smart objects into Gimp. That warehouse app is nice.

[@blaze3495]

FOSS will rule the world one day.

[@AlessandroTischer]

I'm still looking for something to replace lightroom for adjusting raw batches (I don't use it for cataloging)

[@RafaCoringaProducoes]

there is also the photogimp by brazilian youtuber diolinux, as its unmantained ive heard there are some forks active

[@NovaspiritTech]

Yea I used to use that but diolinux version is outdated so rather started my own

[@Seyram_yak]

@@NovaspiritTech Please check my comment please. I want to get the shortcut running

[@kennyheimbuch8686]

Photopea is also excellent. Online app. Sort of like Photoshop CS5-ish.

[@RevenMoodley]

yeh for anyone whos even in a pinch or arent at there main computer and need to do some photoshop. Its also great because it can open psd files and save as psd files iirc so you can even share work with people that have photoshop

[@kennyheimbuch8686]

@@RevenMoodley Yes, the import/export as you say is flawless. Have you ever had issues with GIMP when editing text on a layer? Affinity's offerings are a good alternative too (anything to get people off of the horrible rent-seeking Adobe).

[@Numenor7]

Isn't it easier with PhotoGIMP? Or does this go beyond that?

[@mattspawn1975]

PhotoGimp is easier, I think.

[@gwbid224]

In Photoshop when I click image it stay with the image I click, in Gimp we have to keep it. idk how to click the image i want because it always return with the top image/bg

[@mcameron1981]

Ok, that's cool and all, but what we really want to know is what those liitle hexagonal animations on your windows and menus are.

[@NovaspiritTech]

Check my last video for Linux desktop

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for sharing Don.

[@unlaustion]

I need the link for the plug in. May you be of service to little ol' me? Please?

[@Techonsapevole]

i use inkscape for text, good to know

[@lewislane1143]

Good suggestion. Thanks

[@mattspawn1975]

PhotoGimp over-writes the Gimp config files an accomplishes this really easily.

[@Sma-v4y]

What Linux do you use?

[@ronaldvargo4113]

I moved from PhotoShop to Affinity Photo, I tired GIMP and couldn't get into it. Affinity was the closest to how I used PhotoShop.

[@JackyTran]

I’m sure I’ve asked before and you already covered this but what flavour of Linux are you using here?

[@NovaspiritTech]

ubuntu 24.04 stock with few extensions

[@AshishRrr]

Nice 👍 . How are you feeling now?

[@richardmaayir3419]

Please can you create more gimp tutorials for us?

[@blackstar_1069]

wow phyton pluggins now dat video would be interesting to see too :)

[@EmRe71GD]

Great Video thx 🙏

[@treypop123]

I used photo gimp a while ago it's basically this

[@mattspawn1975]

Same here and agree.

[@mohdforever007]

did you try photoGIMP??

[@ScottPlude]

Come on guys! He lost his job and he has stage 4 cancer!!!! Donate a few bucks and like/share/subscribe the hell outta his videos. If we value his videos at all we would honor him by making sure youTube continues sending checks to his surviving family. If you see this message and still don't donate a few bucks, shame on you!

[@mikeprice820]

Gimp is Photoshop for Arch users.

[@evilMaid1984]

I love the idea of moving over to GIMP, but the usage of that plugin made me cringe :(

[@realmadera]

Affinity photo one time payment

[@aegisgfx]

ugh what a hassle, just use krita

[@swagatochatterjee7104]

Bruh use photo gimp