Is GIMP any good for photo editing?

Posted on by David Darling

Is GIMP any good for photo editing?

GIMP (opens in new tab) (the GNU Image Manipulation Program) is our top pick for the best free photo editor, and comes with a huge array of professional-quality functions for fine-tuning snaps and creating your own artwork from scratch.

How do I edit a photo in GIMP professionally?

How to Edit a Photo in GIMP (10 Steps)

  1. Step 1: Open Your Image. You’ll want to start by opening your photo into GIMP.
  2. Step 2: Adjust the Levels.
  3. Step 3: Adjust Shadows-Highlights.
  4. Step 4: Adjust Saturation.
  5. Step 5: Spot Heal Using the Heal Tool.
  6. Step 6: Sharpen Your Image.
  7. Step 7: Crop Your Image.
  8. Step 8: Add a Vignette.

How do I soften an image in gimp?

How to Smooth in GIMP

  1. Launch GIMP from the desktop or Start menu shortcut.
  2. Open the “Filters” menu at the top of the screen and select the “Blur” category.
  3. Click “Blur.” GIMP applies a simple blur filter to soften the image.
  4. Apply the blur filter repeatedly as needed to continue softening the image.

How do professionals edit photos?

  1. Develop a personal style. There is no “right” way of editing photos like a professional.
  2. Choose a photo editing program.
  3. Use filters and presets.
  4. Take advantage of automatic modes.
  5. Crop the scene.
  6. Straighten lines.
  7. Bring colors to life.
  8. Adjust the white balance.

How do I smooth sharp edges in GIMP?

How do I smooth pixelation in GIMP?

How to Remove Pixelation With GIMP

  1. Open your image in GIMP. Use the tools to select an area from which you want to reduce or remove pixelation.
  2. Choose a filter. You can try both the Gaussian blur and despeckle filters to see which has the best results for your image.
  3. Configure your filter.
  4. Check the results.

How do you make a Warhol effect in gimp?

How To Create a Pop Art Effect In GIMP

  1. Open Image in GIMP. Use File>Open…
  2. Duplicate Layer.
  3. Desaturate The Duplicate Layer.
  4. Create a Selection.
  5. Invert The Selection.
  6. Fill The Selection With White Color.
  7. Apply Colors Posterize.
  8. Smoothen The Lines With The Despeckle Filter.

Can GIMP Unblur photos?

Here’s how to unblur an image using GIMP: Open the image in GIMP. Select Blur/Sharpen from the Toolbox. Select Sharpen and drag your mouse over the image to sharpen it all, or select a portion to sharpen just part of it.

What is GIMP photo editing?

GIMP is described first and foremost as a free photo editor – helping you improve the color, sharpness, lighting, etc. of your photos with myriad tools and features that are all beginner friendly. In this video tutorial list, I provide what I think are the best GIMP photo editing tutorials for photographers.

What can you do with GIMP?

Use GIMP for simple graphics needs without having to learn advanced image manipulation methods. This tutorial walks through some basic image and layer manipulation techniques. How to create a circular-shaped image. How to create a heart-shape with selections. An introduction to using layer masks to modify the opacity of a layer.

Is there a non destructive crop tool in GIMP?

This tutorial covers the new non-destructive feature, as well as some basics that will help beginners with using the crop tool for the firs time in photo editing. 4. 5 Tips for Sharper Photos in GIMP Looking to make your photos more crisp, more in-focus, or just sharper in general?

How to use Dodge and burn in GIMP?

Dodge & Burn GIMP Tutorial 1. Create a new layer. 2. Fill it with gray (# 808080). 3. Switch layer mode to Grain Merge. 4. Use Dodge tool on highlights you want to look brighter. 5. Use Burn tool on shadows you want to look darker.