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=Introduction=
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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
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==ICT Competency==
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It is a tool for generic resource creation, used to edit images.
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==Educational application and relevance==
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==Introduction==
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==Version==
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GIMP version : 2.8.10
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==== Basic information ====
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==Configuration==
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Its GIMP is part of the Ubuntu distribution. This can be opened from Applications  → graphics → GIMP.   
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|ICT Competency
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|It is a tool for generic resource creation, used to edit images.
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|Educational application and relevance
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|GIMP can be used for multiple kind of image editing and it's a FOSS tool so there will no payment or subscription needed it can be used in education sector to teach children about image editing.
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|Version
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|Version - 2.10.34
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|Configuration
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|Its GIMP is part of the Ubuntu distribution. This can be opened from Applications  → graphics → GIMP.   
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|Other similar applications
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|[https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape]
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|The application on mobiles and tablets                                                                                                           
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|[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dandroidmobile.xgimp&hl=en_IN&gl=US xgimp]
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|Development and community help
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|[https://www.gimp.org/ The GIMP Development Team]
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==Overview of Features==
 
==Overview of Features==
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==Other similar applications==
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GIMP Inkscape , XGimp image editor, etc
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==Development and community help==
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*Tools used to perform image editing can be accessed via the toolbox, They include filters and brushes, as well as transformation, selection, layer and masking tools.
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*GIMP selection tools include a rectangular and circular selection tool, free select tool.
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*There are many tools that can be used for editing images in GIMP. The more common tools include a paint brush, pencil, airbrush, eraser and ink tools used to create new or blended pixels
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== Installation ==
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==== For Ubuntu OS ====
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# The application is part of the Ubuntu custom distribution.
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# In case you do not find it on your computer, you can install by typing GIMP on top search bar in Software Centre(App Grid).
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# If you would like to install through the terminal follow these steps below:
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## Open terminal by clicking Applications->System Tools->Terminal or through Keyboard shortcut <code>Ctrl+Alt+T</code>
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## In the terminal window, type below command and press enter to start the installation by providing your machine password:
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## <code>sudo apt-get install gimp</code>
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==== For Windows OS ====
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# Download the gimp-xxxx-setup.exe file from [https://download.gimp.org/gimp/v2.10/windows/gimp-2.10.34-setup.exe '''this link'''] to your computer.
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# Now go to '''Downloads''' folder or to the location where the GIMP downloaded file located
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# '''Double-click''' on "gimp-2.xxxxx-setup.exe/dmg" file to begin the installation.
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# Click '''Yes''' when prompted. This is required to install a new program (This indicates that you authorize the GIMP installer to make changes to your Windows system).
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# '''Click '''Install'''.''' This performs a standard installation of GIMP with all the components.
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==== For MAC OS ====
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# Download the installation file from [https://download.gimp.org/gimp/v2.10/macos/gimp-2.10.34-x86_64.dmg this link].
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# When the download is complete, find the downloaded .dmg file and double click on it and follow the above steps mentioned for windows.
    
=Working with the application=
 
=Working with the application=
 
==Functionalities==
 
==Functionalities==
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| style="width: 50%;" |Step 1 - '''Open GIMP'''
 
| style="width: 50%;" |Step 1 - '''Open GIMP'''
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'''Free select tool''' : Select a hand-drawn region with free with polygonal segments  
 
'''Free select tool''' : Select a hand-drawn region with free with polygonal segments  
 
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| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Scaling an image using GIMP.png|350px]]
 
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| style="width: 50%;" |Step 3 -  '''Crop'''
 
| style="width: 50%;" |Step 3 -  '''Crop'''
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# To reduce the size of large images.  
 
# To reduce the size of large images.  
 
# To remove unnecessary areas in a photo.
 
# To remove unnecessary areas in a photo.
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| style="width: 50%;" |Step 4 - '''Scale''':  
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| style="width: 50%;" |Step 4 - '''Scale''': Select the image. Go to the menu bar on top and click on the 'Image' option. Then click on 'Scale image...'This would show you options of 'width and height' along with 'X resolution' and 'Y resolution'. Enter in 72 pixels in both X and Y spaces. This would help reduce the file to a small size. <br>
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Open the image that you want to work on in GIMP. Select the scale tool. A box will pop up, as above. You can insert the measurements that you want in this box. Or you could manually drag with the help of clicking one of the sides and reduce to the size you want.<br>
   
The tool is used:
 
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* To reduce the size of heavy images. It makes uploading on websites easier.
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* To reduce resolution which helps in file size.
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* To make photos for uploading on websites (should not be used for printing).
 
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| style="width: 50%;" |Step 5 - '''Move'''<br> After scaling an image, if you want to add another image to the frame, you would have to move the first image to the side. This can be done using the move tool. Select the move tool. Select the image. Click and drag to a suitable location.<br>
 
| style="width: 50%;" |Step 5 - '''Move'''<br> After scaling an image, if you want to add another image to the frame, you would have to move the first image to the side. This can be done using the move tool. Select the move tool. Select the image. Click and drag to a suitable location.<br>
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* When there is more than one element in the window you are working on
 
* When there is more than one element in the window you are working on
 
| style="width: 50%;" |Step 6 - ''' Add Text'''<br>Select the Text tool (a capital A). Now, drag the tool to were you want to insert text. A tiny box pops up. Type your text in the box. The size, colour, style of the text can be changed in the settings below the tool box. The length of the text box can be adjusted after you finishing typing your text by selecting the corners and dragging.<br>The tool is used:<br>To add a title or caption explaining the text is useful.
 
| style="width: 50%;" |Step 6 - ''' Add Text'''<br>Select the Text tool (a capital A). Now, drag the tool to were you want to insert text. A tiny box pops up. Type your text in the box. The size, colour, style of the text can be changed in the settings below the tool box. The length of the text box can be adjusted after you finishing typing your text by selecting the corners and dragging.<br>The tool is used:<br>To add a title or caption explaining the text is useful.
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| style="width: 50%;" |Step 7 - '''Grayscale'''<br> Select the image. Go to the menu bar on top and click on the 'Image' option. Then click on 'Mode' and finally click on 'Grayscale'. This would make the image grey.<br>
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Select the image. Go to the menu bar on top and click on the 'Image' option. Then click on 'Scale image...'This would show you options of 'width and height' along with 'X resolution' and 'Y resolution'. Enter in 72 pixels in both X and Y spaces. This would help reduce the file to a small size. <br>
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==Advanced features==
 
==Advanced features==
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#Customizable Interface- Each task requires a different environment and GIMP allows you to customize the view and behavior the way you like it. Starting from the widget theme, allowing you to change colors, widget spacings and icon sizes to custom tool sets in the toolbox.
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#Customizable Interface- Each task requires a different environment and GIMP allows you to customize the view and behavior the way you like it. Starting from the widget theme, allowing you to change colors, widget spacing and icon sizes to custom tool sets in the toolbox.
 
#Photo Enhancement- Numerous digital photo imperfections can be easily compensated for using GIMP.
 
#Photo Enhancement- Numerous digital photo imperfections can be easily compensated for using GIMP.
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#File Formats- The file format support ranges from the common likes of JPEG (JFIF), GIF, PNG, TIFF to special use formats such as the multi-resolution and multi-color-depth Windows icon files.
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| From Ubuntu Software Centre || Steps - type GIMP and install
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=The application on mobiles and tablets=
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Currently there is no GIMP app but alternative many image editing App available at an Android play store.
      
=Ideas for resource creation=
 
=Ideas for resource creation=
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=References=
 
=References=
 
# [https://www.gimp.org/ GIMP Official Website]
 
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[[Category:Explore an application]]
 
[[Category:Explore an application]]
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