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=Introduction=
=Introduction=
GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. It is a free software.
==ICT Competency==
==ICT Competency==
It is a tool for generic resource creation, used to edit images.
It is a tool for generic resource creation, used to edit images.
==Educational application and relevance==
==Educational application and relevance==
==Version==
==Version==
Stable release 2.8.20 (February 1, 2017)
==Configuration==
==Configuration==
Its GIMP is part of the Ubuntu distribution. This can be opened from Applications → graphics → GIMP.
Its GIMP is part of the Ubuntu distribution. This can be opened from Applications → graphics → GIMP.
==Overview of Features==
==Overview of Features==
#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.
#GIMP selection tools include a rectangular and circular selection tool, free select tool.
#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.
==Other similar applications==
==Other similar applications==
GIMP Inkscape , XGimp image editor, etc
GIMP Inkscape , XGimp image editor, etc
