Beginner-friendly GIMP basics covering the interface, core tools, layers, selections, exporting, and the habits that make editing easier.
Start here if you are new to GIMP or returning after a long break. These articles focus on the interface, basic tools, file handling, and the core concepts that make the rest of GIMP easier to understand.
The best path is to learn the workspace first, then practise one small edit at a time: add text, crop an image, make a simple selection, save an XCF master file, and export a finished PNG or JPEG.
GIMP has a reputation for being hard. Some of that is fair, some is not. Here is why it feels difficult at first - And the tips that make it click faster.
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Read More →Uninstalling GIMP is quick on both Windows and Mac. Here is how to do it cleanly and what to do if you want to remove your settings and plugins too.
Read More →GIMP does not auto-update. Here is how to check what version you have, where to get the latest one, and how to update cleanly on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Read More →You just installed GIMP and the interface looks like a cockpit. Here is a calm, step-by-step walkthrough of everything you see when you open it for the first time.
Read More →GIMP is a free image editor that can do a lot more than most people realize. From fixing photos to creating digital art, here is a plain-English breakdown of everything GIMP can do.
Read More →For a wider view of recent articles, category updates, and practical GIMP tips, go back to the GIMP blog homepage.
