To uninstall a program, use the “apt-get” command, which is the general command for installing programs and manipulating installed programs. For example, the following command uninstalls gimp and deletes all the configuration files, using the “-purge” (there are two dashes before “purge”) command. Sudo apt-get -purge remove gimp. Or run commands one by one in terminal to install or upgrade GIMP: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install gimp. Tip: apt update command is not required for Ubuntu 18.04 since it automatically refresh repository caches after adding PPA.
The Free & Open Source Image Editor
- GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software, you can change its source code and distribute your changes. Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done.
- Sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp-edge also you can go for the other steps down here. Sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install gimp -y this will display the current version of gimp. Sudo gimp -version.
- In this tutorial I attempt to upgrade my GIMP 2.10.14 version to version 2.10.18 which is the latest stable release at the time of this video. I try using a PPA to upgrade with the Ubuntu apt-get.
This is the official website of the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP).
GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software, you can change its source code and distribute your changes.
Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. You can further enhance your productivity with GIMP thanks to many customization options and 3rd party plugins.
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High Quality Photo Manipulation
GIMP provides the tools needed for high quality image manipulation. From retouching to restoring to creative composites, the only limit is your imagination.
Original Artwork Creation
GIMP gives artists the power and flexibility to transform images into truly unique creations.
Graphic Design Elements
GIMP is used for producing icons, graphical design elements, and art for user interface components and mockups.
Programming Algorithms
Apt-get Install Gimp
GIMP is a high quality framework for scripted image manipulation, with multi-language support such as C, C++, Perl, Python, Scheme, and more!
Key Component in a Desktop Publishing Workflow
GIMP provides top-notch color management features to ensure high-fidelity color reproduction across digital and printed media. It is best used in workflows involving other free software such as Scribus, Inkscape, and SwatchBooker.
Inkscape
Extensibility & Flexibility
GIMP provides extensibility through integration with many programming languages including Scheme, Python, Perl, and more.
The result is a high level of customization as demonstrated by the large number of scripts and plug-ins created by the community.
Header image: Niagara Rainbow by Ville Pätsi (cba)
High Quality Photo Manipulation background image by Pat David (cba)
Original Artwork Creation background image by David Revoy (cb)
Graphic Design Elements background image by Ollin Bohan (cba)
Gimp is the best open source alternative to Adobe Photoshop to run on Linux operating systems. The latest version while writing this article was Gimp 2.10.8. You cannot only install it via Ubuntu terminal but also on other Linux OS such as Linux Mint, Redhat, Fedora, CentOS, Puppy, etc. including Windows and MacOS. It is a great free and open source graphic designing and image editing software for photographers and developers.
However, here we are only showing you how to install the GIMP on Ubuntu 18.04, 17.04, 16.04. 15.04, 12.04, 14.04; Ubuntu mate, Linux Mint, Debian or other Ubuntu based OS such as Elementary OS Freya.
Gimp install on ubuntu via command Terminal
- Go to Ubuntu Linux operating system.
- Open the command terminal.
- Add GIMP PPA Repository by this command: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp
- Run the System update command: sudo apt-get update
- Install GIMP on terminal using: sudo apt-get install gimp
- If you want to uninstall gimp on ubuntu, just fire this command: sudo apt-get install ppa-purge
- Go to Ubuntu Applications.
- Click on the GIMP icon.
- And start using the GIMP to edit and create graphics.
Full Tutorial with screenshots:
Step 1: Open the Ubuntu Terminal and Add the repository to install the GIMP. Type the below command:
After executing the above command something like below will appear. Press ENTER when it asks for.
Output:
Step 2: Run the Ubuntu System update command, so that it can update repo in its database.
Step 3: Now use the below single command to install the GIMP 2.10 on Ubuntu 18.04.
Apt Get Install Gimp
sudo apt-get install gimp
When you use the above for the GIMP installation, it will ask for your permission to install, just type Y and hit the ENTER button.
The output of the above command:
Step 4: Finally you will see the installation is done. Now go the Ubuntu Applications and click on the GIMP icon.
(Optional step) If you are not satisfied with it and want to uninstall gimp on ubuntu then follow the below command:
For GIMP uninstalltion use this one:
And t remove the GIMP repository execute this one on terminal:
In this way, we can install and uninstall GIMP 2.10 version on Ubuntu 18.04 or older versions.
Apt-get Gimp
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