Tip: Open eps files with Gimp

Categories: Imaging Tips
For the past few months I’ve been doing a lot of work editing images in .eps format. Since I really like my Gimp, I spent weeks trying to find a nice way to edit these images with this program, instead of running to Photoshop. Well, I was finally able to find a solution I now share with you. The steps you’ll need to follow are actually quite simple: Download Gimpand install it; Download Ghostscriptand install it; Go to the /bindirectory of where you installed Ghostscript copy all .

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Tip: Upload images from Gimp to Flickr or Picasaweb

Categories: Imaging Tips
As mentioned previously, Gimp is a very good open source program for your image editing needs. What is even better about Gimp is its plug-in structure which allows for a greater usage of the program. One of these plug-ins, called GimpPublishr,will allow you to upload your images to Flickr or Picasaweb automatically. It is quite simple to use, to install it just drop the extracted files inside your Gimp plug-in folder.

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GIMP – Image editor

Categories: Imaging
Have you hear of Photoshop? Who hasn’t, right?! Although this piece of software is incredibly good, it is too powerful for the vast majority of users. Why spend so much cash on such software if you’re only using about 10% of its real functions? GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) handles image manipulations task extremely well. It works for the newbies who just want to resize or convert an image file, up to more advanced users who would like to build complex images.

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