Has any one used GIMP as an alternative to photoshop

I have downloaded and installed GIMP, I just want to know how good is it comparing to photoshop. I know nothing could be compared to PS. But comparing it as an opensourceproject how good is it??

 

Yes if we compare then Photoshop is good but as a open source GIMP is good. It has most of the features as photoshop has.

 

Once youre good in photoshop, you will also be good in gimp. And what you can do with photoshop can also be done in Gimp.
Been using gimp since 2008. And its the only i know how to use too.

 

GIMP is very similar to Photoshop, I wouldn't say that it is equal though, but it is very similar.

 

GIMP is similar to photoshop but not as intuitive and significantly "weaker" in terms of ability. GIMP however is a good free tool to use, if not the best free image manipulation tool, but when compared with photoshop, it really pales in comparison. Not only in ability, but also in tutorials and resources, which are much more plentiful for photoshop.

 

GIMP can be considered as a replacement for Photoshop if you're really considering the 'open source' thing as a governing factor. Also, GIMP is smaller in size and takes up lesser memory and resources from your system. But when it comes to advanced professional photo manipulation, there is not match to Photoshop whatsoever !

 

I don't like GIMP'S UI. Photoshop feels more organized.

 

what about native CMYK in GIMP ?

 

Nah, I'm using only Photoshop. I've tried Gimp but I'm not feeling comfortable with it, so I quit. When I'm lazy to open up PS, I always use the classic Paintshop for simple work like cropping and resizing images.

 

I don't think GIMP can compare with Photoshop...PS is known all over the world, and if you ask me, it's much easier to use.

 

If you're used to photoshop don't use gimp but if you are starting fresh you need to decide from them both.

 

I am a big gimp fan I have it on both my windows laptop and on my Linux box it can do everything Photoshop can do and every aspect of it can be customised to work how you want it. I understand people loving Photoshop I did when I was in college but quickly adopted gimp after college at first it was for financial reasons but once I had it all mastered I didn’t see the point paying for Photoshop when I can do exactly the same thing in gimp for free.

I think at the end of the day it comes down to personal choice I think anyone should be happy with either.

 

although I use linux but I can not leave the photoshop. gimp can not replace the function of Photoshop

 

Yes, maybe Photoshop easier or maybe better than GIMP, but if we talk about their price, we'll say otherwise. So if you have much money to buy Photoshop just use Photoshop but if you don't, I think GIMP is the way out. just information for the uninitiated, there is software called Gimphoto and GimPad. They're GIMP that has been modified in order to make as close as photoshop, interface and shortcut. Thanks for the programmer.

 

Try GimpShop if you are familiar with PhotoShop:

http://www.gimpshop.com/

 

Great idea why didnt i recommend that

 

Yes, you're right.You can try GimPad (as known as Gimphoto) too. www.gimphoto.com

 

I have more suggestions if you want, as I am in digital photography for more than 12 years
For example, if you need software for editing picture but you are in internet cafe or in any pc which doesnt have photoshop or other, than you can try editing online with: www.pixlr.com (amazing online software, similar to photoshop). No need for installation.

 

I haven't read all the replies so this might have been said already..

but GIMP sucks compared to PS.
It takes a lot longer to do things in GIMP, and I mean even simple things that take 2 seconds in PS take 2 minutes in GIMP..
if you never used photoshop before then you might not feel the same way.. its just hard to switch to gimp i guess.