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How to Install GIMP

GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program) is a free, open-source Photoshop alternative that is available for all operating systems. You can download GIMP from the developers' website. Installing GIMP is very similar to installing most other...
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Windows

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    Download the GIMP installer. You can download this for free from gimp.org/downloads
    1. Click the "this link" link to download the file. Clicking the "Download GIMP" link will download GIMP using BitTorrent.
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    Run the GIMP installer. You can find this at the location you saved it to, usually your Downloads/My Downloads folder.
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    Follow the prompts to install GIMP. Most users can leave the settings at the defaults.
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    Finish the installation. After selecting the file formats, GIMP will install. This may take a few minutes.
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    Start using GIMP. Once GIMP has finished installing, you can start using it. See this guide for tips on getting started.
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OS X

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    Download the GIMP installer. You can download this for free from gimp.org/downloads.
    1. Make sure to download the latest "Native build" available.
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    Open the DMG file. You can find it in your Downloads folder. You will see the GIMP icon when you open the DMG file.
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    Drag the GIMP icon into your Applications folder. Wait a few moments while the program copies.
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    Open GIMP from the Applications folder. If you receive a message informing you that GIMP cannot be opened because it was downloaded from the internet, read on.
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    Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
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    Open the "Security & Privacy" option. At the bottom of the window, you should see a message indicating that GIMP was blocked.
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    Click .Open Anyway.
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    Start using GIMP. Once GIMP has finished installing, you can start using it. See this guide for tips on getting started.
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Linux

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    Start your package manager. GIMP can be downloaded through your Linux distribution's package manager. This utility allows you to search for, download, and install new programs for Linux.
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    Search for "gimp". It should be the first result in the search results.
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    Click the "Install" button. GIMP will be downloaded and installed automatically.
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    Start GIMP. You can find GIMP in your Applications folder. Double-click it to get started. See this guide for tips.
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